Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 ....I do not work. I take my dosage of MTX on Wednesdays. My advice to you would probably to take them on Friday. As you will have time to rest and sleep. They make me extra tired for about 2 two days after taking my dose. Good Luck! Carey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 So I saw the rheumy today and he said he thinks the swelling is the typical arthritis thing (though Caroline has provided some other useful info). Not sure about the acne, but honestly, it's so sparse that I'm not concerned. I'd rather feel better like I do than worry about acne. (I am not on steriods). He wants to add MTX into the regimen which currently only consists of Enbrel for Stills (other drugs for other things). He is also prescribing prescription strength folic acid to combat the side effects. He had his whole spill down on the history of MTX as a chemo drug and in arthritis. My question to you MTX users...what day of week do you think is best to take it? I work a M-F job, so I would like to combat any side effects on the weekends if possible. Do you space out the MTX from your BRM shots at all? And any other useful info you have to give as a user that I won't find on the prescribing pamphlet would be great! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 , I work M-F and I take my MTX on Saturday night. I like to spend time with my family and I'm not willing to feel lousy every Saturday so I take it Saturday night. This way I can enjoy my Saturday and taking it at night helps with the nausea. I guess I sleep through the worst of the symptoms and Sunday I am usually just extremely tired. Good Luck! Peggy Re: MTX/Enbrel ....I do not work. I take my dosage of MTX on Wednesdays. My advice to you would probably to take them on Friday. As you will have time to rest and sleep. They make me extra tired for about 2 two days after taking my dose. Good Luck!Carey Visit the Still's Disease Message Boardhttp://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.htmlThe materials and information contained in this message are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals. The International Still's Disease Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. You should consult your physician on specific medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, application, medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. ion by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Peggy, Are you just tired for one day or does it carryover into Monday? I'm like you, I don't know that I'm willing to give up all my free time to being tired. I can finally do stuff! > , I work M-F and I take my MTX on Saturday night. I like to spend time with my family and I'm not willing to feel lousy every Saturday so I take it Saturday night. This way I can enjoy my Saturday and taking it at night helps with the nausea. I guess I sleep through the worst of the symptoms and Sunday I am usually just extremely tired. Good Luck! > > Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 , I just finished my 4th month on the MTX. The first few weeks I'd say the tired feeling did carry over a bit into Monday, but after those first weeks it's really only been Sunday. In fact, the last couple weeks Sunday hasn't been too bad. I'm hoping the pattern continues and my Sundays keep improving. Good luck with your decision. Peggy Re: MTX/Enbrel > Peggy, > > Are you just tired for one day or does it carryover into Monday? > > I'm like you, I don't know that I'm willing to give up all my free > time to being tired. I can finally do stuff! > > > > > > , I work M-F and I take my MTX on Saturday night. I like > to spend time with my family and I'm not willing to feel lousy every > Saturday so I take it Saturday night. This way I can enjoy my > Saturday and taking it at night helps with the nausea. I guess I > sleep through the worst of the symptoms and Sunday I am usually just > extremely tired. Good Luck! > > > > Peggy > > > > > > Visit the Still's Disease Message Board > http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html > > The materials and information contained in this message are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals. The International Still's Disease Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. You should consult your physician on specific medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, application, medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. > > ion by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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