Methotrexate Questions (Page 4)

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Can I take a probiotic while I'm taking Methotrexate?

Can I take aspirin while taking methotrexate ?

I have psoriatic arthritis and just started methotrexate. Have a lot of joint pain. Any suggestion on calming the pain?

Can I just stop taking methotrexate completely?

Hi I've been on metoject 20mg nearly 2 years for psoriatic arthritis, and it really does not agree with me. My symptoms range from tiredness, dizziness hair thinning and bad stomach cramps especially day 1 and 2 after injection. But now I feel so depressed it's been coming on awhile but I... read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Taking Methotrexate for the first time tomorrow. Afraid of the side effects?

... Doctor said I could split the 6 pills, taking 3 in a.m. and 3 in p.m. How fast do the side effects occur? Should I stay home all day?

Can I use turmeric with Methatrexate for arthritis?

Does methotrexate cause vaginal thrush?

Took 10mg methotrexate for 2 weeks third week went to 15mg have vaginal thrush very for bad for last week

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - I was diagnosed with PMR 8 months ago and was started on prednisolone....

... but it had little impact on the pain. I've been on methotrexate and Arcoxia for 6 months now but the pain and stiffness is not improving. In fact it's worse. Is this usual in the early months?

For those on Xeljanz, how has it compared to use of other DMARDs and Biologics?

I have previously been on Methotrexate (with relative success but terrible nausea and hair loss), leflunomide (with no success), and Humira (with limited success but hair loss and anxiety over the injection recoil). I'm wondering how Xeljanz has compared with other drugs, specifically... read more

Does methotrexate cause sores on your anal area?

I have been on methotrexate for 2 weeks and ever since I started taking it I immediately developed blister like sores around the anal area. Is this common or just a strange side effect.

Substitute for methotrexate for RA?

I have been on methotrexate since 2017 and I am getting Rheumatoid Nodules. My doctor says that I need to go off of it, but my Medicare Supplement plan has a co-pay of $1,880.00 or the biologic drugs, which I cannot afford on Social Security income. She also tried Cinzia and Enbrel and they would... read more

What happens if you have to stop methotrexate suddenly?

I’ve been on methotrexate injections for 3 months, and my pharmacy has been out of syringes! Pharmacies near me have a needle shortage, said due to covid vaccinations & have been waiting for them to get back in stock. I have not been able to give myself the injection and It’s been 1... read more

Is methotrexate dangerous?

I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis which I have had for about 20 years quite mildly and not used medicines apart from naproxen, I've recently had an attack affecting knees and wrists and now have been advised to go on methotrexate, having read lots of comments about I am terrified... read more

Can methotrexate cause more pain as a side effect. I had one injection of methotrexate for...

... inflammation from inflammatory osteoarthritis. I am having way more pain than I ever had before. It’s so bad that I can’t even stay in bed laying down. The pain feels multiplied many times more than normal. I’m on opioids for my pain but they aren’t helping at all.... read more

Why replace methotrexate with Humira?

I was on 7.5 mg methotrexate & 12.5 mg of prednisolone a few months ago. But due to my two recent infections & hospital admissions (shingles & pneumonia), my doctors have withdrawn the methotrexate and replaced it with Huimira 40mg /2 weeks. I understand that both medications work by... read more

Drug Interactions between metformin, topamax, methotrexate and nurofen?

I just wanted to check on the implications and health education needed for a patient who is taking metformin, topamax, methotrexate, and Nurofen who stopped taking her contraceptive pills because she wanted to become pregnant?