Guest guest Posted May 20, 2003 Report Share Posted May 20, 2003 Jackie, I seemed to have lost all " desire " for food while on the MTX. I am no longer on it due to side effects. But I did loose weight I couldn't afford to loose, while on the MTX. Susie jkrinhd wrote: I have noticed that food doesn't really have a taste. Is this typical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2003 Report Share Posted May 20, 2003 Sorry about your arm, Jackie. Did you discuss the problem with your physician? You must ask your doctor about the folic acid. It is used to reduce the toxicity of the methotrexate, but not all physicians recommend it. Fatigue is a difficult problem. If the methotrexate starts to work, your fatigue may improve. Here are some good articles on fatigue: http://www.rheumatology.hss.edu/pat/eduPrograms/livingRA/fatigue_n_RA.asp http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2002_archives/2002_05_06_Fatig\ ue_p2.asp http://www.healthtalk.com/rain/111202/index.html [ ] Second day > Today is the second day of mtx treatment.Really no side effects, a > little tired. Stayed home from work just to rest. A little > depressed since I can't get my left arm to straighten out. It is > very irritating to me. I try to keep it as straight as I can when I > am in bed since I figure it is in the bent position when I drive or > at work most of the time since I am usually on the computer or > writing at a desk. Writing seems to kill my hand so I prefer > typing. My dr. did not ask me to take folic acid. How much should I > take and what will it do? I have noticed that food doesn't really > have a taste. Is this typical? Is there anything that helps with > the fatigue? Vitamins? > > I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for all > the info that you all share. I love this family. Looking forward to > talking with all of you. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 Jackie, I'm glad you didn't have any problems with the mtx. Most people don't have any side effects. Hopefully you will get good results from it. When my elbow is swollen, I can't straighten it out all the way. Please give your doctor a call and ask him about folic acid. The mtx could be affecting your taste. a > Today is the second day of mtx treatment.Really no side effects, a > little tired. Stayed home from work just to rest. A little > depressed since I can't get my left arm to straighten out. It is > very irritating to me. I try to keep it as straight as I can when I > am in bed since I figure it is in the bent position when I drive or > at work most of the time since I am usually on the computer or > writing at a desk. Writing seems to kill my hand so I prefer > typing. My dr. did not ask me to take folic acid. How much should I > take and what will it do? I have noticed that food doesn't really > have a taste. Is this typical? Is there anything that helps with > the fatigue? Vitamins? > > I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for all > the info that you all share. I love this family. Looking forward to > talking with all of you. Jackie > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2003 Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 i have lost 30 lbs this year. not sure if it's mtx or avandia i am on for diabetes. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2003 Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 Way to go, Kathy!!!!!!!!!!!! Re: [ ] Second day i have lost 30 lbs this year. not sure if it's mtx or avandia i am on for diabetes. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 Hi, took my second ldn 3mg last night. i got the script from Dr. . has anyone noticed an increase in urination? i know it's only day 2 for me but just wonder if this is a normal reaction and how long it may last. thanks, charlie Pa cscob@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 Hi Charlie, I'm on my first week of LDN at 3 mg also from Dr . I'm trying not to attribute every little change to the LDN. I haven't noticed any major change, so I'm encouraged. Best of luck to all. Rick > Hi, > took my second ldn 3mg last night. i got the script from Dr. . > has anyone noticed an increase in urination? i know it's only day 2 for > me but just wonder if this is a normal reaction and how long it may last. > > thanks, > > charlie > Pa > cscob@n... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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