Re: methotrexate by injection

[Guest guest]

Shirley,

I totally agree. To bad everyone can't do injections.

Jay

> Jay,

> I have been on metho. via injection

> for 3 years. My RA/MD has RA also and

> feels this is the best method for 2

> reasons. #1. He knows the exact dose

> is getting into the system, there is

> no effect on stomach. #2. It is an

> inexpensive way to get a great result.

>

> Shirley

[Guest guest]

When I switched from oral methotrexate to injections, my side effects decreased

noticeably!

I was not able to take this drug orally because of the side effects. For me,

the abdominal pain

has been the most troublesome. The sick feeling you are concerned about was

also a problem

for me, but when I switched to injections, it was more tolerable. However, I

still feel quite

sick and wiped out the day after my injection. And most days when I woke up, I

felt the

woozey in my stomach. I was on it for 4 years and unfortunately had to stop

Methotrexate

due to a sun sensitive reaction. Then I flared and and realized Methotrexate

was

definately helping me !

Good Luck

blessings

Dawn

[ ] Methotrexate by injection

If my new doctor starts me on injections, are they likely to make me as

sick as the pills did?

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[Guest guest]

>

> If my new doctor starts me on injections, are they likely to make me

as

> sick as the pills did?

>

I switched from the oral methotrexate to injectable kind and it has

made it so I can keep taking it. I was very sick with the pills, upset

stomach,diharea,chills and in general feeling very bad. Once I got

switched over to the injectable I was able to go to a lower dose. The

reason for this is because a lot of the medicine is lost in your

digestive tract. I do get a little extra tired for one day but none of

the other side effects. Thank the lord! I hope it works as well for

you. Hope your having a less pain day. Betty