Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hi When I first started taking mtx I had the same problem, but it does pass now it doesn't bother me been on it 6 months and feel great after I take it also recently started enbrel still getting used to that. Good luck O -- [ ] Re: New to Methotrexate > > I just started on Methotrexate and have experienced some mild nausea > and a headache every day since taking my first dose on Saturday. I am > curious if those side effects will pass the longer I am taking it or > what other people's experience with this drug is. Also, how long until > you started noticing some relief from it? I heard it could be a couple > of months. > > Thanks in advance, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 , I also take 4 but I've never had any reaction to it (except thinning of my hair) although 4 has been my top amount so far. It started working for me pretty quickly from what I can remember, that was 8 years ago. Good Luck with it! mary in pa [ ] Re: New to Methotrexate > > , how many mtx are you taking? mary in pa I'm taking 4 a week. And knock on wood, the naseau hasn't been around today, nor the headache, so maybe it will only last the first couple of days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hi I take 8 a week and on Thursday the day before I take it I feel terrible but on Fridays after I take my eight I feel great, like I said at first I had the headaches and nausea, but now not a problem at all except a thinning of my hair but that is why Dr has me on folic acid too O -- Re: [ ] Re: New to Methotrexate , I also take 4 but I've never had any reaction to it (except thinning of my hair) although 4 has been my top amount so far. It started working for me pretty quickly from what I can remember, that was 8 years ago. Good Luck with it! mary in pa [ ] Re: New to Methotrexate > > , how many mtx are you taking? mary in pa I'm taking 4 a week. And knock on wood, the naseau hasn't been around today, nor the headache, so maybe it will only last the first couple of days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 no, I've been on remicade since last July but I really don't think that that's doing anything, I see the dr in 2 weeks, I'll see what he says then. mary in pa [ ] Re: New to Methotrexate > > , how many mtx are you taking? mary in pa I'm taking 4 a week. And knock on wood, the naseau hasn't been around today, nor the headache, so maybe it will only last the first couple of days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hi , I've been taking MTX for almost a year now. I started on 8 pills every Thursday about 4 months ago. I also take 1mg of folic acid daily. I pretty much write Thursdays off as my fuzzy day, a day to make no major decisions, etc. What works for me is to divide them out at 2 pill intervals and eat a few crackers with them or a slice of cheese. By doing this, it's gotten rid of any nausea or headache. I'm at the point now where I am actually looking forward to taking them tomorrow for that boost of energy I get after taking them. I've also started on Enbrel, am almost 2 months into that. I've noticed that overall my energy has increased, but the fatigue still comes on at times, the aches and pains still exist but they are not 24/7 and that's a good thing! Hope this helps you! Heidi Massachusetts > > I just started on Methotrexate and have experienced some mild nausea > and a headache every day since taking my first dose on Saturday. I am > curious if those side effects will pass the longer I am taking it or > what other people's experience with this drug is. Also, how long until > you started noticing some relief from it? I heard it could be a couple > of months. > > Thanks in advance, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 thanks. Jolene In a message dated 5/28/2008 7:03:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, penguinpanties@... writes: Jolene, My husband takes MTX, and last week his Dr. added Plaquenil. So far no side effects. By the way, I'd like to thank everyone who responded to my request about methotrexate and having a baby. The info was very helpful. And thank you for welcoming the loved ones of those with RA to your group. My husband will not take the time to inform himself, so I am very grateful there is somewhere that I can go to get the info for him. Cherie --- In _ @groRA-SUPP_ (mailto: ) , Jolenefive@., Jol > > ok just wondered who was on something else besides the methotrexate. > thanks > Jolene in NY > **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch " Cooking with Tyler Florence " on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Jolene, My husband takes MTX, and last week his Dr. added Plaquenil. So far no side effects. By the way, I'd like to thank everyone who responded to my request about methotrexate and having a baby. The info was very helpful. And thank you for welcoming the loved ones of those with RA to your group. My husband will not take the time to inform himself, so I am very grateful there is somewhere that I can go to get the info for him. Cherie > > ok just wondered who was on something else besides the methotrexate. > thanks > Jolene in NY > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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