Methotrexate- Knee Pain after taking MTX and new job (hope to reduce stress)

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Hi All-

Larry here. Posted previously about the Iritis that has become chronic. Started

methotrexate in Jan- yesterday was my 5th weekly dosage of 10mg.

And I was at my rheumy.

Question- " barely " no side effects- no nausea or anything else- but what's weird

is- as soon as I take my first dose- my knees start really hurting- and they

hurt for one to two days- I can usually get passed it with Aleve and sometimes I

need a tramadol. The doc thought this was unusual- I googled it and it seems to

be somewhat prevalent- Any thoughts here? When I go back first week of March

for re-visit- we'll check liver and increase dosage from 10mg to 12.5 or 15

and/or try the injectable form. Is this a side effect of the oral form? or has

anyone experienced the same with the injectable form? Or maybe the MTX is

causing an immuno type Still's flare? Overall I do feel better.

BTW- I accepted a job offer for a new opportunity. It's less money- but I think

it will reduce my stress considerably.

Everyone take care.

-Larry