Guest guest Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 I haven't posted in a long while but something has come up that I need to share with the group. I was on methotrexate at a very low dose, 2.5 mg, for over a year when I was 48. It helped my joints tremendously and cleared my skin but made me very sick so when I started working a flex shift I had to stop taking it. Apparently it was a blessing I stopped as I had a bone density scan this week and find out that I have severe osteoporosis in my lumbar spine. My L3 vertebra is nearly gone and I am at very high risk of fracture. L1, 2, 4 and 5 are not far behind. I am 54, only 2 yrs post menopause and the only explanation they can come up with is the methotrexate exposure. I have no particular pain in that area but my legs and SI joints and feet hurt all the time. The bone density scan was a routine baseline just to see how things are going. Now I know. So, something to be aware of. Make sure everyone is getting enough calcium and vitamin D, exercise, and get your bones checked if you've been/are on MTX! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 thank you for taking the time to send out that warning. I hope things get for you quickly. Beth --------------------------------- Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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