Re: Mouth ulcers due to MTX - what are they like?

[Guest guest]

Max,

     It does sound like these are ulcers. I developed mouth and nose ulcers a

while back. My rheumy has me take folic acid every day now.(2 mg per day)  This

has helped with the ulcers.  Also, Call your rheumy; that's what they are there

for.  When mine upped my folic acid it was over the phone.  I didn't have to go

in.

Ronda

[Guest guest]

Max, There is no such thing as a " small thing to bother him with " .

This is his job you are his patient and he gets paid handsomely to

be bothered. Definitely call him. Ulcers or whatever they are,

especially in the mouth can get infected easily. Don't wait for

that kind of complication.

It's the little things, or so we think, that can have a big effect

on our quality of life.

Good luck.

[Guest guest]

Hi Max,

I take 5 mg of folic acid every day, and have not had any mouth

sores. I'm taking the mtx injections every Sunday of 1 ml. Along with

the Humira injections every other Tuesday. I'm surprised that you're

only taking folic acid 2times a week. It might not hurt to call your

doctor and ask, I don't see a reason for a visit, but a call would be

a good idea.

Good luck!

Kari in Alaska

[Guest guest]

Max, that sounds exactly like a mouth ulcer. You might ask about

taking the folic acid both before and after your dose. I actually took

it every day, up to 3 grams.

" S. Zorzi " <szorzi_1999@...>

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[Guest guest]

Another thing you can do to prevent mouth ulcers is change to a natural tooth

past like Tom's. I changed about two years ago and never had another mouth

ulcer. I had been taking folic acid for two years before that and they didn't

stop, after the change of the tooth past they are gone.

Eva

[Guest guest]

My doctor has me on 1 mg of folic acid per day. No issues with mouth sores. I

do notice that I get a couple if I forget a pill or two.

So perhaps you need a more consistent daily dose.

In regard to MTX, it's my understanding is that it's not designed to stop

inflammation. It's supposed to help jolt the autoimmune system out of

overdrive.

Pat

[Guest guest]

The two go hand in hand:  if you suppress your overactive immune system, you -

in turn - suppress the inflammation. 

 Joanna Hoelscher

RE: [ ] Mouth ulcers due to MTX - what are they like?

My doctor has me on 1 mg of folic acid per day. No issues with mouth sores. I do

notice that I get a couple if I forget a pill or two.

So perhaps you need a more consistent daily dose.

In regard to MTX, it's my understanding is that it's not designed to stop

inflammation. It's supposed to help jolt the autoimmune system out of overdrive.

Pat

[Guest guest]

Hi Pat,

That's correct. MTX does NOT directly stop inflammation.

I does so, only indirectly by supressing the immune system, thus

slowing/stopping the inflammation.

Oddly, I have had a history of periodontal(gum)issues. They started

before I was diagnosed, but continue now. I frequently have ulcers and

or pain around teeth at the gum line. It may be coincidental, that I

hav poor gums or it may be connected. My rheumy doesn't say one way or

the other. My periodontist, says possibly connected and that MTX may

exacerbate the problems. Either way, I spend a fortune on gum work &

dental work trying to keep them both healthy and save my teeth.

Sometimes I wonder if it wouldn't be easier to just get full dentures!

Stay Well,

[Guest guest]

It's my understanding that inflammation can be systemic. That's why

PA is related to so many other health problems. The inflammation can

show up in other systems besides skin and joints. It (inflammation)

can cause periodontal disease and even heart problems and lung

problems and eye problems, etc. This is one reason I'm willing to

take strong systemic drugs that suppress my immune system. P by

itself is troubling enough; PA is even worse. I sure don't want the

inflammation to get so out of control that it causes me even more

serious organ problems!

" S. Zorzi " <szorzi_1999@...>