Date: 26.07.2011
From: Kelly
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Subject: Stopping my Meds
Im a 29 year old woman and have had Psoriatic Arthiritis for 4 years, I have been on 15MG of methotrexate injections since September 2010 and have now decided to stop so i can hopefully become pregnant sometime next year. Does anyone know how long it will take for the pain to start again and how long i should really wait for methotrexate to get out of my system before i try for a baby? Thanks Guys, Kelly x
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Date: 26.07.2011
From: lynnr
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Subject: Re: Stopping my Meds
hi kelly im not too sure how long you should wait i am just going to start methetrexate but i have a few friends on it and i have heard them say that thier arthritis went into remission while pregnant but the pain retured quite bad after the birthx
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Date: 26.07.2011
From: kirst
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Subject: Re: Stopping my Meds
ive just done exactly the same thing. I was on 20mg injectoins MTX for RA, Im on my 3rd week without the injection. i stopped for side effects but have decided to try for a baby rather than go onto something else. Ive been advised to wait 6 months before trying but some people are advised 3 months. I would check with your Rummy just to make sure.
Im sticking with the 6 month thing so that i can have compleate peace of mind that something wont go wrong because of the drug.
In terms of pain ive been getting an increase of pain in my hands but i know i can have a steroid injection when i say the word. And for the time being i can take painkillers as usual. x
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Date: 28.07.2011
From: tatlim
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Subject: Re: Stopping my Meds
I went onto gold after telling my rheumy i was trying for a baby,he said it was the only drug that was safe while trying to get pregnant,perhaps its worth mentioning at your next appointment.
xx tina
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Date: 29.07.2011
From: cookie
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Subject: Re: Stopping my Meds
6 months to get the toxins out of your body, worth while starting to take your folic acid suppliment too as ra drugs knock ur folate down x
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