Guest guest Posted July 20, 2002 Report Share Posted July 20, 2002 I have been on MTX for 4 months and have had my first 2 treatments of Remicaid. I'm also on 2 meds for hypertension (this started at the same time RA was diagnosed.) I keep having the most awful flushing/sweating spells....my entire scalp and face gets soaking wet for no reason at all. It will last about 30-45 minutes and comes back several times per day. What do you think this is related to? It's driving me crazy. Sheree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2002 Report Share Posted July 20, 2002 Hi Sheree, I get this too. Having it right now as a matter of fact. I think mine started when I started taking the mtx. I usually leave a wet spot on any chair that I sit in from the sweating and have wet hair on the back of my neck. Right now I am sitting in front of the air cond. and I am still soaking wet. Hope its not too bothersome for you. Love and Hugs Stacey in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2002 Report Share Posted July 21, 2002 Hi Sheree, I hate to ask the obvious, but do you think it could be hormonal? When my hormones are out of whack (I've had a hysterectomy) I get the sweats. Even if you're not at an age for menopause, you can get perimenopausal symptoms, which are caused by estrogen dominance. will know better if it could be med related. Anyway, I hope it clears up soon. Hugs, Carol Re: [ ] I need some help. I have been on MTX for 4 months and have had my first 2 treatments of Remicaid. I'm also on 2 meds for hypertension (this started at the same time RA was diagnosed.) I keep having the most awful flushing/sweating spells....my entire scalp and face gets soaking wet for no reason at all. It will last about 30-45 minutes and comes back several times per day. What do you think this is related to? It's driving me crazy. Sheree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2002 Report Share Posted July 21, 2002 Hi Sheree: I have been on MTX for about six months now and have not had any sweating spells like you describe, but have noticed that I sure do sweat a lot more than I used to with my usual chores. I'm talking sweating like I have never sweated before! I'll do something outside or be cleaning in the house and I will just start sweating up a storm - sweat dropping down my face, into my hair from my scalp, just running down my body - very weird. Never really associated it with the MTX but who knows? I am 48 so am near menopause age but am still on BC pills so my hormones should be in check, shouldn't they? Anyway, just thought I'd put in my 2 cents worth - Kathe in CA __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2002 Report Share Posted July 22, 2002 Hi Sheree. RX List has sweating listed as a less common reaction of MTX. http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/mtx_ad.htm Do you think it can be menopause related? Have you mentioned it to your doctor? a > I have been on MTX for 4 months and have had my first 2 treatments of > Remicaid. I'm also on 2 meds for hypertension (this started at the same time > RA was diagnosed.) > I keep having the most awful flushing/sweating spells....my entire scalp and > face gets soaking wet for no reason at all. It will last about 30-45 minutes > and comes back several times per day. What do you think this is related to? > It's driving me crazy. > Sheree > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2002 Report Share Posted July 22, 2002 Hi, My rheumy said he didn't think it was the MTX or Remacaid. He said it was probably the Prednisone (15mg) daily. I don't think my primary care MD cares. Sheree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2002 Report Share Posted July 22, 2002 Sorry you are having trouble, Sheree. From what I read at various sites, it is possible that any one of the three - prednisone, MTX, or Remicade - can cause flushing or sweating. So can certain antihypertensives. I'm not sure which ones you are on, but maybe you should run this problem by your pharmacist. It's really hard to tell when a person is on multiple drugs which medication is responsible for which side-effect. Sometimes, too, it is an unfortunate combination of meds that produce the adverse reaction. I'm sure it's frustrating and annoying. I hope you can get some relief soon. Re: [ ] I need some help. > Hi, > My rheumy said he didn't think it was the MTX or Remacaid. He said it was > probably the Prednisone (15mg) daily. I don't think my primary care MD cares. > Sheree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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