methotrexate side effects Posted: 06-23-08 20:45pm
I was prescribed Methotrexate
(mthoblastin) and salazaphyrin for my RA
4yrs ago. at first the relief was great.
I really thought I was on a winer. some
time later I started having some real
health issues, tired all the time felt
like a washed out rag, memory problems,
brain felt like it was always in a fog,
coordination problems, dizzy lost of
balance. Then it got worse developed the
shakes couldn't co ordinate brain and
motor skills and mild seizures. I was
sent to a range of specialists and no
definitive answers maybe this maybe that.
A couple of months ago I was in absolute
joint pain couldn't walk etc totally wiped
out I decided that the drugs were not
working so I STOOPED TAKING THEM.
Today I can walk I mowed the lawn first
time in 3years have a clear head and I am
not tired all the time. I can function.
My new RA specialist agreed that the drugs
sometimes had that effect but still wanted
to increase the dosage.
I have some permanent mild symptoms left
over with memory. My question is have
other people had similar side effects and
where any of them permanent. Doctors do
persist in prescribing drug on drugs. Not
one of my many doctors even thought to
look at my medications as a course.
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MandMs
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Hi! Posted: 06-25-08 12:40pm
Feeling of malaise, undue fatigue, chills
and fever, dizziness and decreased
resistance to infection are frequently
reported side effects of methotraxate.
Headaches, drowsiness, blurred vision,
transient blindness, speech impairment,
convulsions can, also, occur following
administration of methotrexate.
Occasionally, its use can be followed with
transient subtle cognitive dysfunction
(impaired process of being aware, knowing,
thinking, learning and judging) and mood
alteration.
Salazopyrin in some patients can cause
seizures (convulsions) and balance
problems (feeling dizzy).
For how long you are meds free?
How do you feel considering your chronic
illness?
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Aussiegirl
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methotrexate side effects Posted: 06-25-08 18:19pm
Thank you M and Ms for your reply. while
I was reading it I saw the last miserable
4 years flash by again. I am staying off
all RA medication at the moment hoping
that the Remission stays awhile although
my RH factors are 10 times normal.
I finally feel like I can get my life back
I lost my job was but on a disability
pension so I have a lot to get back.
what really has me concerned is that none
of the doctors or Specialists over the
time(all 5) even looked at the
possibility that medication could have
been responsible. Even know the Doctors
are trying to hand out new pills and when
I have a say about them they get really
annoyed.
Never mind I feel great.
Thank you for your info.
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MandMs
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Posted: 07-01-08 13:49pm
You are welcome!
I'm happy you are feeling much better.
You can think of using some alternative
ways to lessen your pain.
Turmeric, ginger, and botswellia are used
for their anti-inflammatory properties.
Acupuncture can be used for pain relief,
too.
Best wishes!
Marija
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roxiebabi
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methotrexate Posted: 08-25-08 21:01pm
Hello,
I am currently on methotrexate for my
arthritis and have been on and off for the
last couple years. I have also noticed
some of these side effects. Since i've
been on this medication I am fatigued all
the time, have slight memory problems,
stutter more, feel dizzy/lightheaded, and
shakey at times. (I am almost 21 yrs old)
I haven't felt like myself in a long time.
On top of the arthritis I had lyme
disease last year from getting bit by a
tick and that may have to do with the side
affects too.
I stopped taking methotrexate a couple
times when my knees were doing good and
not swollen at all but it doesn't last
long enough and before you know it the
arthritis comes back and I had to go back
on it
Well I hope you are doing well, I just
wanted to reply because I have found
myself to have similar reactions to the
methotrexate.
