Methotrexate
19 reviewsReviews
I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 11 years. Methotrexate in tablet form did not work so I have an injection once each week, which I do myself.
Very easy.
I also take sulfasalazine, naproxen, folic acid and omeprazole
Having sometimes unbearable inflamed skin covering two thirds of my body l was given Methotrexate. I had previously been prescribed Cyclosporin but it sent my blood pressure high and l had to come off it. However it did work calming my skin completely. Methotrexate has to be monitored with regular blood tests to check platelets, kidney and liver functios and other things. I have to carry a booklet showing my blood results and dose. I take my prescribed dose on a Monday then take Floic Acid on Friday. This medication is working well for me. Prior to taking it my skin was so soar and constantly itching. My face was covered in red inflamed skin which cracked and bled. Methotrexate is working well for me l
Methotrexate is very good at bringing down inflammation levels the downside is the high level of fatigue it causes but all medications have side effects!
I found methotrexate really good. I take the lower dosage of 7.5mg once a week. This certainly does the trick. I had no side effects. Would definitely recommend.
This treatment I take is by injection once a week and it has helped
My fibrosis of the lungs which was diagnosed when I had Scleroderma
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Methotrexate interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells. It is used to treat certain types of cancer of the breast, skin, head and neck, or lung. It is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate is usually given after other medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.
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