Re: Re: Effects of 1st Methotrexate

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Mike,

Hang in there, it is going to take awhile, I would not expect any results for at least 8 weeks and then they probably will be real subtle, then another month and again more progress.

Are you also on Folic Acid to help with the side effects. I was scared to death after reading about the drug, but it is working fine for me at this point, 6 months and no ill effects.

I am a little fatigued the day after I take it, but I rest more and then am fine the next day.

I never took prednesone (sp), but I understand it is good for quick relief.

Good Luck to you. Keep a positive attitude and get on with your life the best you can.

Regards,

Becky Pacey

Eagar, Arizona

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From: magic886

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 4:24 PM

Subject: Re: Effects of 1st Methotrexate

Good luck Jay.After getting a rash from the Plaquenil, I've just been put on Methotrexate. I took my first dose this last Saturday 7.5mg. Reading about Methotrexate on the Web, it looks to help many people, but I am very nervous about the potential serious side effects.When will some of the more common side effects like nausea, fatigue, etc. really start happening if it does happen?After taking the first dose, I haven't noticed any side effects at all. My aches and pains haven't gotten better either though I understand that will take a minumum of a couple of weeks.Mike> I took my first dose of Methotrexate last nite, 10mg. I slept about 5 > hrs and woke up hurting, a Vicadin helped finish the nite, but woke > up hurting ans very stiff. A big change from the previous morning.> > Today I have felt aching all day and a little more tired than normal > and a loss of appetite. When I do eat the taste seems different.> > I'll see what tomorrow brings.> > Jay

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Jay,

I'm glad to hear this last weekend was an improvement over the prior two weekends. Possibly this is going to be the trend with you -- that of feeling better and better.

You said food tastes a little different: Metallicy? Can you explain it?

Good luck there Jay,

nJay Bishop <jbirdak@...> wrote:

Mike,I took my third dose of Methotrexate last Fri nite 10 mg. This weekend was better than the second weekend. I actually did some yard work on Sat and shampooed carpet on Sun afternoon!!I have not had any stomach problems but food seems to taste a little different.Best of luck with it,Jay> > I took my first dose of Methotrexate last nite, 10mg. I slept about > 5 > > hrs and woke up hurting, a Vicadin helped finish the nite, but woke > > up hurting ans very stiff. A big change from the previous morning.> > > > Today I have felt aching all day and a little more tired than > normal > > and a loss of appetite. When I do eat the taste seems different.> > > > I'll see what tomorrow brings.> > > > Jay

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Mine was getting kind of metallicy and they thought I had I think diabetes or something like that - then it wasn;t -- it was from the medication. I'm glad you have gone 6 hours without pain med!

nJay Bishop <jbirdak@...> wrote:

Not metallicy, maybe bland would fit. It just tastes a little off, might just be lack of appetite but it happens each time I take the Methotrxate. Nothing serious, just odd.I had a bad night last nite, took extra meds to get to sleep, but today I haven't had a pain med in over 6 hours!!!!!Some days are just better than others and this is one of em!!Best to you all,Jay> > > I took my first dose of Methotrexate last nite, 10mg. I slept > about > > 5 > > > hrs and woke up hurting, a Vicadin helped finish the nite, but > woke > > > up hurting ans very stiff. A big change from the previous morning.> > > > > > Today I have felt aching all day and a little more tired than > > normal > > > and a loss of appetite. When I do eat the taste seems different.> > > > > > I'll see what tomorrow brings.> > > > > > Jay> > >