Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 I was wondering if Methotrexate is safe on a long term basis, if the lab work is normal? I've been on it awhile, and it does seem to be helping quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 I know I have been on it for about 2 years now and my lab shows some liver problems. Has since the begining of treatment. As long as there have been no drastic changes and the liver biopsies are ok, he keeps me on it. I just switched a few months ago to injectable, boy what a difference!!! Marina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 I was on it before, and my liver enzymes were high, so I was taken off of it for awhile. This time, I've been on it about a year, and I feel it's working alright. I've heard the injections are better. I hope that it continues to work for you, and everything stays normal. T PS:Thanks for your prayers, they truly work:) --- In , " marina_troi " <marina_troi@y...> wrote: > I know I have been on it for about 2 years now and my lab shows some > liver problems. Has since the begining of treatment. As long as > there have been no drastic changes and the liver biopsies are ok, he > keeps me on it. I just switched a few months ago to injectable, boy > what a difference!!! Marina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 hi i am on methetrexate celebrex and folic acid been on them over 8 mths (i think) methetrexate one 10mg and 2 2.5 mg i take them every thursday and they realy knock me about so i sleep i had the cramps but after a while they eased off no side effects now except the fatigue ? good luck --------------------------------- To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Hello, my name is Missy and my daughter, is 6 and has JRA. She takes MTX and her liver enzymes are sometimes elevated. To remedy the increase they lower her dosage for about a month. Until recently that was okay, but she's having a bad flare right now and they increased her dose to .5 cc every week. (that's like 12.5 mg I think). There would be no way to decrease her mtx right now or she'd end up in the hosp again. So, if your enzymes get too elevated they can lower the dose or skip a week sometimes. But, I would ask what the normal range is and how elevated yours is compared to that normal range. If it's not overly high, I wouldn't lower the doses. You wouldn't want to cause a flare up or anything. Good luck! Missy montypfc_46224 <shelinalawson@...> wrote: Hello, I was diagnosed with R.A. in 2002 and I have been giving myself Methotrexate Injections since 2003. Just recently my liver functions have been slightly elevated. My doctor says it is a normal reaction and my levels are not critical in anyway. So my 1st question is: Has anyone that has taken Methotrexate had any liver problems and if yes what was the course of action taken 2nd Question: If you have had liver problems did you consider or try a natual liver flush?? Thank You So Much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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