Marilyn - MTX

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In a message dated 11/10/2002 8:31:06 PM Central Standard Time, Rpolychondritis writes:

Yes, I still get nausea and I am tired for several days after I take

it, but to me that seems like a small price to pay for what I had

been going through before I took it. There are even days when I

think about throwing it in the garbage can rather than feel so icky

for two days,

Marilyn,

Thanks for letting me know of your experience. Today, the 2nd day after taking MTX, has not been a good day either. I'm not sure my RP is bad enough that I should be on the MTX. I am going to stay on it for awhile to see if the side effects go away, but I'm seriously thinking of calling my dr. to see about starting with 7.5 mg instead of 10 mg. Perhaps starting with the lowest dosage and working up would be easier....?? The sight or smell of food is hard to take, but I have to eat because I'm supposed to take some of my other meds with a meal. I will keep you posted on my progress.

Love,