Re: Re: Getting back on track....

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Hi , So glad to hear that you are feeling better. I have taken MTX for

years and whenever my rheumy tries to increase the dosage I feel a little sick

to my stomach.

as well. I have to be careful about the dosage because to high an amount

effects my liver and then I have to reduce the amount and then I am fine. No

stomach problems. Hope the MTX keeps working for you. Take Care

snowdrift52003 <snowdrift52003@...> wrote:

Glad to hear you're feeling better! Methotrexate is a very helpful

medicine. A little tinkering (perhaps switching to injectible, like

you mentioned) could make things even better. Be sure to communicate

well with your doc for best results.

Sierra

--- In , " eandsspivey " <emilyspivey185@...>

wrote:

>

> Hello everyone. I've not had the strength for a while to be very

> active here but I am beginning to feel human again. I started on

> Methotrexate 3 weeks ago and I believe I am beginning to feel some

> effects. I actually got out of bed this morning without help!

The

> methotrexate is really getting to my stomach though. Does anyone

have

> experience with that? My doctor explained that I had to go through

the

> steps with it to see if I could tolerate it before the insurance

would

> approve one of the newer, more expensive meds. I think I may could

> tolerate it if I could try the shot instead of the pills. I'm

going to

> ask her.

> Thanks for listening guys. My husband asked me tonight why I was

> buzzing around the house. I told him I think I'm feeling good fast

> because I know I have to take the meds tomorrow night! I stay

really

> nauseated until Sunday, then Monday and Tuesday are better and by

> WEdnesday, I feel good. At least there are good days!

> Have a good night

>

>