Guest guest Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 It’s good to hear from you again. It’s too bad you don’t have a good rheumatologist you can check with on this but I do think it would be alright to try less Methotrexate to see how things work out. I’m on both Methotrexate and Remicade to control my RA but we are reducing the dose because I am doing well and don’t want to be overmedicated. If you are stable I think the reduction would be OK but don’t hesitate to increase it again if the pain gets too bad or you have any other signs that your disease is progressing. God bless. From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of Mostafa Ameen Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 10:45 PM Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: Methotrextate dose Hello guys, I was diagnosed for RA 3 months ago where my doctor told me to go on Methotrexate (12.5mg) weekly and ofcourse with a folic acid (5mg) for 5 days. Because of a sudden trip, i left my country now and I will stay here for a long time. I couldn't find a trustable rheumatologist till now. I don't have now swollen joints and pain is almost under control. I don't know if I should take now less methotrexate like (10mg) only so that I decrease the side effects. Does anyone have any idea about that before I do? Thank you, Mostafa Ring'em or ping'em. Make PC-to-phone calls as low as 1¢/min with Messenger with Voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 It’s good to hear from you again. It’s too bad you don’t have a good rheumatologist you can check with on this but I do think it would be alright to try less Methotrexate to see how things work out. I’m on both Methotrexate and Remicade to control my RA but we are reducing the dose because I am doing well and don’t want to be overmedicated. If you are stable I think the reduction would be OK but don’t hesitate to increase it again if the pain gets too bad or you have any other signs that your disease is progressing. God bless. From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of Mostafa AmeenSent: Friday, June 23, 2006 10:45 PMRheumatoid Arthritis Subject: Methotrextate dose Hello guys, I was diagnosed for RA 3 months ago where my doctor told me to go on Methotrexate (12.5mg) weekly and ofcourse with a folic acid (5mg) for 5 days. Because of a sudden trip, i left my country now and I will stay here for a long time. I couldn't find a trustable rheumatologist till now. I don't have now swollen joints and pain is almost under control. I don't know if I should take now less methotrexate like (10mg) only so that I decrease the side effects. Does anyone have any idea about that before I do? Thank you, Mostafa Ring'em or ping'em. Make PC-to-phone calls as low as 1¢/min with Messenger with Voice. "Have no fear for what tomorrow may bring. The same loving God who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations."-St Francis DeSales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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