Phyllis and Doreen/RA and Strep throat

[Guest guest]

I read that mtx and antibiotics don't mix well. That's because the

antibiotic kills the bowel flora needed to metabolise the mtx

properly, and if it doesn't get metabolised, it builds up in the

system and can be more toxic. However, i know ppl who take both abx

and mtx with no apparanent problembs, so who knows!

Leonie

--- In , " Phyllis son " <mammap@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi Doreen,

>

> From what I was told, taking antibiotics while taking MTX will

enhance the side effects of the MTX. At least, that is what I

understand. I may be mistaken. And I think it also makes the

medication less effective.

>

> Hope you are well.

>

> Phyllis

>

>

> [ ] Re: RA and Strep throat

>

>

> Hi Phyllis - from my own experience and research, I know that if

strep

> throat goes untreated, it can turn into Rheumatic Fever and even

cause

> death. I would be curious to know if by continuing the MTX and

Enbrel

> while on antibiotics, does that make the antibiotic less

effective or

> not work at all? Please be careful - Strep throat is not

something to

> mess around with.....Doreen

>

> --- In , " Phyllis son " <mammap@>

wrote:

> >

> > Hi all,

> >

> > I have strep throat. I'm on antibiotic and know that I

shouldn't

> > use my MTX or Enbrel until the antibiotics are finished. What

I'm

> > wondering is if strep throat has any other complications for

people

> > with RA? Anyone with any experience?

> >

> > Phyllis

> >

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