Re: Lung problems from methotrexate? Holly

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Hi Holly:

That sounds like a bad reaction to the methotrexate,

IMO. How awful to not be able to breathe, and be

feeling so sick. I don't think that lung problems

related to Mtx develop that quickly, it sounds more

like the medication is just not agreeing with you.

There are other DMARDs that you can switch to that

might be more easy on your body. It also may be that

you are getting sick from something else, but to have

the same reaction with two doses of Mtx, and getting

worse with each dose, is definately more allergic

sounding to me. I hope that your doctor's office gets

back to you soon, and that your symptoms subside.

Kathe in CA

--- Holly <hollybgroovin2003@...> wrote:

> Hi everyone. I haven't posted much lately. I have

> some questions for

> those who have/or do take methotrexate. I took my

> second dose of 3

> pills of methotrexate a week ago (at night) and woke

> up with my throat

> feeling like it had closed, I couldn't even cough

> and it took me a

> little while to take a gasp. My dad said that it

> was probably acid

> reflux (which I have never experienced before). So

> I did not worry

> about it. I took my third dose Tuesday and awoke

> with the same

> problem, except it continued. I have shortness of

> breath, I am

> coughing up stuff and gaging. I am achy and had a

> fever of 101.4,

> that has come down to 99.6. I know many of you have

> posted about lung

> problems due to this medication before, but I was

> just wanting some

> feedback on whether anyone has experienced this

> because of the med, or

> if I was just coming down with something I did not

> know about. I have

> called my doctor and am waiting for her nurse to

> call back. Thanks

> everyone, and best wishes, Holly

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Kathe

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