Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 In my 20 year history, nobody has questioned my taking MTX, dentists or physicians. Why would one cause you to not take the MTX? I don't understand. Dennis in eastexas On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 10:34 AM, Pam Hunt <pamhunt56@...> wrote: > > I take Methotrexate and I'm supposed to have a root canal done on > Tuesday morning. Does anyone know if I'm supposed to quit taking the MTX > before I have the root canal done. I was thinking about having foot > surgery done at one time for a overlapping toe. My Reumy's PA told me > that I would have to go off the MTX for three weeks before the surgery > or my foot wouldn't heal properly. Would that apply to having dental > work done too? I asked the PA at the pain clinic yesterday but she said > she didn't know. My Reumy's office never answer the phone I would have > to leave a message and it's usually a day or two before they call me > back. Thanks a lot. > > Pam > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Hi, Pam! My dentist consulted with my rheumatologist. & nbsp; The 2 of them came up with & nbsp;a plan for me. & nbsp; Any time I have dental work done, even a cleaning, I skip my MTX & amp; Enbrel the week prior to having it done. & nbsp; Then I take antibiotics 2 days before the dental procedure. & nbsp; Everyone in my dentist's office asks me when I go in for anything, to be sure I've done all this. & nbsp; They are concerned that I could get an infection from any invasive work. & nbsp; Good Luck! Judy From: Pam Hunt & lt;pamhunt56@... & gt; Subject: [ ] Methotrexate Date: Friday, June 6, 2008, 10:34 AM I take Methotrexate and I'm supposed to have a root canal done on Tuesday morning. Does anyone know if I'm supposed to quit taking the MTX before I have the root canal done. I was thinking about having foot surgery done at one time for a overlapping toe. My Reumy's PA told me that I would have to go off the MTX for three weeks before the surgery or my foot wouldn't heal properly. Would that apply to having dental work done too? I asked the PA at the pain clinic yesterday but she said she didn't know. My Reumy's office never answer the phone I would have to leave a message and it's usually a day or two before they call me back. Thanks a lot. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Hi Pam: I stay on my Methx. all the time.I see the dentist, every 6 m0.,just take antibiotics 1 hr. before. Also, had 2 root canals while on MTX. Have had total hip and knee replacements while on MTX,just had skin cancer surgery, took antibiotics 1 hr. before.I was only off the MTX once for pneumonia.I am a good healer, thank God.Hope this info. helps.Good luck with your root canal, and if you have foot surgery. Hugs, Barbara From: Pam Hunt <pamhunt56@...> Subject: [ ] Methotrexate Date: Friday, June 6, 2008, 3:34 PM I take Methotrexate and I'm supposed to have a root canal done on Tuesday morning. Does anyone know if I'm supposed to quit taking the MTX before I have the root canal done. I was thinking about having foot surgery done at one time for a overlapping toe. My Reumy's PA told me that I would have to go off the MTX for three weeks before the surgery or my foot wouldn't heal properly. Would that apply to having dental work done too? I asked the PA at the pain clinic yesterday but she said she didn't know. My Reumy's office never answer the phone I would have to leave a message and it's usually a day or two before they call me back. Thanks a lot. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 hi dennis, i have severe ra & when im sick with a cold or have an infection, i don't take my mtx. it slows down the healing process my drs. told me... recently, i was sick with a major sinusitis infection & was put in the hospital they totally took me off the mtx & increased my prednisone!!!! even when i go to the dentist i have to STOP meds. due to infection & bleeding cuz of my ra... god bless, melyndagamez 6/6/08 4:27p.m.central time Re: [ ] Methotrexate In my 20 year history, nobody has questioned my taking MTX, dentists or physicians. Why would one cause you to not take the MTX? I don't understand. Dennis in eastexas On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 10:34 AM, Pam Hunt <pamhunt56@...> wrote: > > I take Methotrexate and I'm supposed to have a root canal done on > Tuesday morning. Does anyone know if I'm supposed to quit taking the MTX > before I have the root canal done. I was thinking about having foot > surgery done at one time for a overlapping toe. My Reumy's PA told me > that I would have to go off the MTX for three weeks before the surgery > or my foot wouldn't heal properly. Would that apply to having dental > work done too? I asked the PA at the pain clinic yesterday but she said > she didn't know. My Reumy's office never answer the phone I would have > to leave a message and it's usually a day or two before they call me > back. Thanks a lot. > > Pam > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Wow, I had root canal done while on mtx and I never stopped it but I never thought to ask. After reading your post, I'd check first. mary in pa [ ] Methotrexate I take Methotrexate and I'm supposed to have a root canal done on Tuesday morning. Does anyone know if I'm supposed to quit taking the MTX before I have the root canal done. I was thinking about having foot surgery done at one time for a overlapping toe. My Reumy's PA told me that I would have to go off the MTX for three weeks before the surgery or my foot wouldn't heal properly. Would that apply to having dental work done too? I asked the PA at the pain clinic yesterday but she said she didn't know. My Reumy's office never answer the phone I would have to leave a message and it's usually a day or two before they call me back. Thanks a lot. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I am new to the group and have RA, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and osteoporosis. I am on Plaquenil and just started methotrexate about a month ago. I am so very worried about the side effects of the methotrexate. I have not had any side effects from it, but I am worried about the risk of lymphoma and leukemia and lung disease. I guess I read too much about it. It took me over a month to decide whether to take it or not. Has anyone had any severe side effects from the methotrexate? Can you tell if the methotrexate has really helped or not? Thanks Margie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hi Margie and welcome There have been a lot of recent postings about methotrexate (mtx for short). Rather than reinvent the wheel (so to speak) you might like to check these out on the site. And you can search under 'mtx' or 'methotrextate' too and pull up old discussions. It's scary starting mtx, but I have had wonderful results from it (everyone's experience is different though). I think you'll enjoy the support you'll get from this caring group. Best wishes to you, in NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hi Margie, Welcome to the group! Sorry for your dx, it's hard to deal with alone. This is a nice group, and a wonderful moderator. I take humira and mtx, and I won't lie, it scares me. But, we have to try to help ourselves, and stopping the progression of the disease is the first step. I have taken the mtx pills for quite awhile. I usually take the mtx when I go to bed, and just sleep it off. If not, I get upset stomach really bad. I do have high liver enzymes,and my doctor monitors my lab work, often. I have no real side effects with humira. I've also been on enbrel too. Without the meds, I would be bedridden. I can get up on my own, and able to do most of my needs. If you are worried, I would talk to the doctor, and make sure they monitor your lab work. Anywho, that is just my two cents for today, Tawny > > I am new to the group and have RA, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and > osteoporosis. I am on Plaquenil and just started methotrexate about a > month ago. I am so very worried about the side effects of the > methotrexate. I have not had any side effects from it, but I am worried > about the risk of lymphoma and leukemia and lung disease. I guess I > read too much about it. It took me over a month to decide whether to > take it or not. Has anyone had any severe side effects from the > methotrexate? Can you tell if the methotrexate has really helped or > not? Thanks Margie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hi Margie - Welcome to the group I've been on 15mg/week of Methotrexate for several months now and I've not had any side effects. I think the pharmaceutical companies are required to list every single side effect that has ever been reported for a particular medication. In reality, very few people would experience the most serious of effects. Hope this helps..........Doreen > > I am new to the group and have RA, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and > osteoporosis. I am on Plaquenil and just started methotrexate about a > month ago. I am so very worried about the side effects of the > methotrexate. I have not had any side effects from it, but I am > worried > about the risk of lymphoma and leukemia and lung disease. I > guess I read too much about it. It took me over a month to decide > whether to take it or not. Has anyone had any severe side effects > from the methotrexate? Can you tell if the methotrexate has really > helped or not? Thanks Margie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 WELCOME MARGIE, I'M ON MTX & YES THE SIDE EFFECTS DO SCARE ESP. THE LUNG PROBLEMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOWEVER, IT DOES WORK FOR ME BUT EVERYONE'S DIFFERENT. GOD BLESS,MELYNDAGAMEZ 9I/3/08 9:04P.M.CENTRAL [ ] Methotrexate I am new to the group and have RA, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and osteoporosis. I am on Plaquenil and just started methotrexate about a month ago. I am so very worried about the side effects of the methotrexate. I have not had any side effects from it, but I am worried about the risk of lymphoma and leukemia and lung disease. I guess I read too much about it. It took me over a month to decide whether to take it or not. Has anyone had any severe side effects from the methotrexate? Can you tell if the methotrexate has really helped or not? Thanks Margie ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Margie, I was first on 4 pills and now on 6. I take them on Sunday. I have no sick side effects (like nausea or stomache) but I am joint sore on Mon and Tues (I call those days my hangover days.) Doctor explained this as the drug " wearing off " . I have improved greatly on MTX (I still take Plaquenil and predisone though) I started MTX in June. Paris Re: [ ] Methotrexate In a message dated 9/3/2008 1:27:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, mjacorn2@... writes: >Has anyone had any severe side effects from the methotrexate? Can you tell if the methotrexate has really helped or not? Thanks Margie> My side effects feel like I have the flu for a day or two after I take it. There's been no change in my overall health. It took more than 3 months for it to really take effect, though. I started on 6 pills a week, but I was still feeling sick 3 and 4 days later, so he changed it to 4 pills and added Arava. dd **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Margie, After more than a year, the MTX still wipes me out for a day. I take it on Friday nights so that I can devote my weekend to naps and rest. I have a neighbor on it and she just feels really tired the day after. It has been like a miracle for her. Two things, be sure to take folic acid. It greatly helps the side effects and most important, get your blood work every month. If you get elevated levels this is usually altered quickly with dosage change. I hope that you have great results like many, many people do. Shirley > > > > In a message dated 9/3/2008 1:27:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > mjacorn2@... writes: > > >Has anyone had any severe side effects from the > methotrexate? Can you tell if the methotrexate has really helped or > not? Thanks Margie> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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