Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 I had a lot of fatigue on MTX until I increased my folic acid from 1 mg to 2 mg. My rheumy said that some of her patients take 4-5 mg. a day. Sierra > > Hello everyone, > I saw my GP prior to Christmas re fatigue and whether Mtx 20mg( which was doubled from 10mg in late Nov) or Endep 10mg(which I started in Late Nov) was to blame he said that their was no way it was the Endep that if gave relieve at night and did not carry on to the day leaving you feel tired so he felt it was the mtx but didn't want to change the dose until I saw the Rheumy in late Feb.. > Today I saw another GP in the clinic (the one who was oncall) after nearly passing out on my hubby last night just going from lounge to bedroom I am that exhausted top it off it was my sons birthday and I was not well all day!!! > This GP said that it could most definately be the Endep, ordered another lot of bloods and said to reduce the Mtx back to 10mg, when asked if I could get anything for the pain ( which is all over so dont know if its the Fibro or the RA) > she said no that I was on enough meds....hmm. > Just would like to know if anyone else has had Endep??? and if so did you have any side effects I just don't know which way to go now...reduce the mtx or not???? I'm so new to this Fibro thing also so if anyone has any experiences to share please do. > Thanks for reading > > > ps both my feet have been swollen since New Years Day have only just been able to get shoes on today, GP wasn't worried about this (which has never happened before) any thoughts?? > > > > > > > > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 I would call the rheumy's office and tell them what you want to do. Or, describe the problem and ask for suggestions. The nurse will most likely talk to the doctor and call you back with the answer. Or, if you're lucky, the doctor will call you back. They're used to getting calls from patients between visits. Sierra > > > > Hello everyone, > > I saw my GP prior to Christmas re fatigue and whether Mtx 20mg( > which was doubled from 10mg in late Nov) or Endep 10mg(which I > started in Late Nov) was to blame he said that their was no way it > was the Endep that if gave relieve at night and did not carry on to > the day leaving you feel tired so he felt it was the mtx but didn't > want to change the dose until I saw the Rheumy in late Feb.. > > Today I saw another GP in the clinic (the one who was oncall) > after nearly passing out on my hubby last night just going from > lounge to bedroom I am that exhausted top it off it was my sons > birthday and I was not well all day!!! > > This GP said that it could most definately be the Endep, ordered > another lot of bloods and said to reduce the Mtx back to 10mg, when > asked if I could get anything for the pain ( which is all over so > dont know if its the Fibro or the RA) > > she said no that I was on enough meds....hmm. > > Just would like to know if anyone else has had Endep??? and if so > did you have any side effects I just don't know which way to go > now...reduce the mtx or not???? I'm so new to this Fibro thing also > so if anyone has any experiences to share please do. > > Thanks for reading > > > > > > ps both my feet have been swollen since New Years Day have only > just been able to get shoes on today, GP wasn't worried about this > (which has never happened before) any thoughts?? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Send instant messages to your online friends > http://au.messenger. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Thanks, Sierra for all your help snowdrift52003 <snowdrift52003@...> wrote: I would call the rheumy's office and tell them what you want to do. Or, describe the problem and ask for suggestions. The nurse will most likely talk to the doctor and call you back with the answer. Or, if you're lucky, the doctor will call you back. They're used to getting calls from patients between visits. Sierra > > > > Hello everyone, > > I saw my GP prior to Christmas re fatigue and whether Mtx 20mg( > which was doubled from 10mg in late Nov) or Endep 10mg(which I > started in Late Nov) was to blame he said that their was no way it > was the Endep that if gave relieve at night and did not carry on to > the day leaving you feel tired so he felt it was the mtx but didn't > want to change the dose until I saw the Rheumy in late Feb.. > > Today I saw another GP in the clinic (the one who was oncall) > after nearly passing out on my hubby last night just going from > lounge to bedroom I am that exhausted top it off it was my sons > birthday and I was not well all day!!! > > This GP said that it could most definately be the Endep, ordered > another lot of bloods and said to reduce the Mtx back to 10mg, when > asked if I could get anything for the pain ( which is all over so > dont know if its the Fibro or the RA) > > she said no that I was on enough meds....hmm. > > Just would like to know if anyone else has had Endep??? and if so > did you have any side effects I just don't know which way to go > now...reduce the mtx or not???? I'm so new to this Fibro thing also > so if anyone has any experiences to share please do. > > Thanks for reading > > > > > > ps both my feet have been swollen since New Years Day have only > just been able to get shoes on today, GP wasn't worried about this > (which has never happened before) any thoughts?? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Send instant messages to your online friends > http://au.messenger. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Hi , I am very sorry to hear your having such problems. I have never taken Endep, so can't help you out there. I know with mtx, it makes me feel the same way. I can't imagine how you go with the 20mg of mtx, and then if Endep makes you tired, gosh:( I hope the rheumy can help you with answers. My rheumy takes care of most of my needs including my meds, thank God. Sometimes, I think it's better to deal with rheumies for your meds, they know what your going through. My prayers are with you, Tawny > > Hello everyone, > I saw my GP prior to Christmas re fatigue and whether Mtx 20mg( which was doubled from 10mg in late Nov) or Endep 10mg(which I started in Late Nov) was to blame he said that their was no way it was the Endep that if gave relieve at night and did not carry on to the day leaving you feel tired so he felt it was the mtx but didn't want to change the dose until I saw the Rheumy in late Feb.. > Today I saw another GP in the clinic (the one who was oncall) after nearly passing out on my hubby last night just going from lounge to bedroom I am that exhausted top it off it was my sons birthday and I was not well all day!!! > This GP said that it could most definately be the Endep, ordered another lot of bloods and said to reduce the Mtx back to 10mg, when asked if I could get anything for the pain ( which is all over so dont know if its the Fibro or the RA) > she said no that I was on enough meds....hmm. > Just would like to know if anyone else has had Endep??? and if so did you have any side effects I just don't know which way to go now...reduce the mtx or not???? I'm so new to this Fibro thing also so if anyone has any experiences to share please do. > Thanks for reading > > > ps both my feet have been swollen since New Years Day have only just been able to get shoes on today, GP wasn't worried about this (which has never happened before) any thoughts?? > > > > > > > > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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