My neuro wants to switch me to
methotrexate due to possible central
nervous system involvement with my sle.
I wondered if anyone has been on this
medication, and what the results were. I
have been on plaquenil for 12 years. I
am also seeking a new rheumy because mine
moved to idaho - bummer. He was great!
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mia
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 147 Location: dallas
Methotrexate Posted: 06-28-05 22:28pm
I have been on it for 9 months now for
exactly the reason you stated and because
nothing else would get my lupus under
control. The first few weeks were
difficult with the nausea and
photo-sensitivity, but i'm prone to these
to begin with, so this may not bother you.
Also, there are the pills and the shots.
I got the chills and felt really bad the
first full day the first few months, but
it does'nt really bother me so much now.
It does cause me to bruise more easily and
scratches and cuts to heal more slowly.
If you get a sinus or bronchial infection
it will take twice as long to get over it.
So you have to rest and take vitamins
and read up on the methotrexate info they
give you to be knowledgable. Don't be
afraid, be informed. It definitedly has
helped me.
