I have been on MTX for several years and I also take folic acid suppliment that helps with the side effects, specifically the mouth sores. I still get them on occasion and when I do I take an extra...
Traciboone1, I too am on MTX as well as Sulfasalazine and started with just 1 folic acid a day but my doc increased me to 3 folic acids per day to help with side effects. That helped a lot too. I...
I take 3mgs. Everyday including the day I take MTX ...have few side effects other than tired a day or two after....
I am MTX and Sulfasalazine and go I for bloodwork every two months. I have the swelling and pain only in my right wrist and I have questioned that also as to why I only have this one area problem but...
I had a melanoma removed probably 10 years ago, it was caught very early and was just on the surface of my skin (called in situ) and I've had no reoccurrence, which is a relief! However, because I...
I am taking MTX and sulfasalazine and have adjusted to it very well...I also take 3 folic acid pills every day...that has lessened the fatigue and I haven't experienced any substantial hair loss. Now...
It's, talk to your physician about increasing your folic acid to help with side effects. I wasn't nauseated but had terrible fatigue when I started it and my MD reduced my dosage a little and...
My wrist was swollen and sore for at least a year before I saw an orthopedic MD (hand specialist) and he did lab work and did an MRI on my wrist and immediately referred me to Rheumatologist. I was...
Jeanneac, I have been on both MTX and sulfasalazine for over a year now and I am tolerating it with minimal side effects...mainly some fatigue the day or so after I take it but it is helping. The one...
I have been taking MTX and sulfasalazine for RA and when I first started the MTX I was on 6 pills once a week and 1 Folic acid per day...I was very tired a day or two after I took the weekly dosage...
I haven't been on the site for a while but just saw your post about arm pain at night And I too have pain for several months in my right shoulder and down my arm...wakes me up at night and just no...
Has anyone been told anything different about drinking an occasional glass of wine or a beer while on MTX? My MD says only 2 glasses a month! Not that I am an alcoholic but I do like a glass of wine...
Thanks Kate for your quick response. I am always under some kind of stress since I am still trying to work as much as possible. I take Tylenol (can't take Alieve or Motrin due to Coumadin) and I have...
I have had RA symptoms in my right wrist for several years and am currently taking Sulfasalazine (sp?) which has helped my swelling but not completely eliminated the pain in my wrist. For the last...