Re: Milk Thistle and Folic Acid

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I was told by my dr to take folic acid because it helps with the kidneys and

liver which can be affected by the drugs we take for RA. I take methotrexate and

also take folic acid to protect my kidneys and liver. Probably the same reason

your co-worker was told to take it. I too have heard that milk thistle helps

with the organs. Make sure he takes it. Hope this helps. Peggy

eandsspivey <ereese@...> wrote:

A man that I work with is on Plaquenil also for RA and his doctor told

him to take Milk Thistle and Folic Acid. Does anyone know anything

about this?

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Hi :

I am on Mtx, and take Folic Acid daily because it is

supposed to help with the side effects of Mtx. I also

take Milk Thistle for it's liver aid benefits. I have

always had good liver enzymes on my blood work, and

think that these two meds are helpful to me.

Kathe in CA

--- eandsspivey <ereese@...> wrote:

> A man that I work with is on Plaquenil also for RA

> and his doctor told

> him to take Milk Thistle and Folic Acid. Does

> anyone know anything

> about this?

> Thanks!

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Kathe in CA

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[Guest guest]

Kathe,

I too have good liver enzymes, but I have a friend who does not. What is

the dosage of Milk Thistle that you take.

Hugs,

Carol M. in CA