Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Thanks Gail -- great advice. What does one take to combat the fatigue? a nap???? Wish I could give you a better answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Good luck at the doc Gail and definitely let us know what you find out. My rheumy prescribed folic acid as well and said it greatly helps in combating the side effects of MTX. I'm glad to hear you had a remission, not happy to hear you are not in remission anymore. :-( > , > The last time I was on MTX, my doc gave me prescription strength Folic Acid to take daily. My current doc didn't prescribe that for me, so I need to call him and ask about this. I have just in the last couple of weeks started having problems with fatigue. We thought maybe it could have been because I was tapering on Pred, so I need to check into this for myself. > > When I first started taking MTX in 1997, I was very scared because of what I had read about it. At the time, I couldn't seem to get my dose of Pred down and that was causing problems, as well. I even went to another Rheumy in another city to get a second opinion, and he also agreed that MTX should be the next step for me. So after a lot of prayer, I decided to try it, and for me, it was what finally got me back into remission. It was definitely worth it. > > I was able to go off all meds within a couple of years and enjoyed a long remission until this past July. I'm kind of like you, I don't know what to do about the fatigue at this point, until I talk to my doc. I have to go get my MTX injection tomorrow morning and I will see if the nurse can ask him for me. As always, I'm sure everyone reacts differently. > > I'll let you know what I find out. > > Gail > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Now that wa s a cute answer! hehe > In a message dated 9/29/2004 7:34:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, > a_cone@y... writes: > Thanks Gail -- great advice. What does one take to combat the > fatigue? > > > a nap???? Wish I could give you a better answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 HI , I find if I take my MTX Sunday night before bed, I sleep off most of the yuck. I have had the occasional depression Mondays, but the are definately not every week. Folic Acid is my best friend...lol I find if I miss I notice very soon after and then take it and am fine. It has helped me a lot so I hope it works for you. More soon guys, I miss you!! , G.otF.M> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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