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Date: 03.09.2011
From: lynnr

Subject: methetrexate and sore throat and nose bleeds

hi i was just wondering if any 1 could give me some advice ive been advised not to take mt mxt dose tonight as i have had another sore thoat ive had about 3 and only been on it 6 weeks i have just had a nose bleed when i was sleeping and now i am really worried about my platlets/white blood count should i phone nhs 24 or not im worried as im not really sure what to do any suggesions will be appreciated thanks x
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Date: 03.09.2011
From: willis

Subject: Re: methetrexate and sore throat and nose bleeds

hi lynnr, doesn't sound right to me, who told you not to take the mxt dose? i would call rhuemy nurse or doctor and ask what they think, nhs 24 will surely advise this too or get you appt at emergency docs.
good luck xx
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Date: 03.09.2011
From: Dilizjo

Subject: Re: methetrexate and sore throat and nose bleeds

Hi Lynne sorry to hear that things aren't good I would do as Willis says to be on the safe side.

a big HUG and take care xx
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Date: 03.09.2011
From: lynnr

Subject: Re: methetrexate and sore throat and nose bleeds

i am just back up from the out of hours doctor and it was not worth going he sent me home without even so much as a blood test he says normally they would admit someone but he said that because i have no puss or fever i should be fine to wait unntil monday which i think is a disgrace i would rather be admitted than not incase there is a problem with my bloods i dont understand why he could not have even taken my bloods then sent me home and phoned up if there was any problems, i have phoned nhs 24 and im waiting on them calling back as i am not really happy to wait until monday incase there is some real problems i think the out of hours is pointless the drs are just looking for a quiet afternoon with no paperwork grrrrrr rant over sorry x
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Date: 03.09.2011
From: davina

Subject: Re: methetrexate and sore throat and nose bleeds

hi lynn sorry that your feeling so unwell and that the doctor was so rubbish. hope you get well soon and that someone does something to help you.
take care, xx
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Date: 04.09.2011
From: mads

Subject: Re: methetrexate and sore throat and nose bleeds

Hi Lynnr - any response yet?
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Date: 04.09.2011
From: bsk

Subject: Re: methetrexate and sore throat and nose bleeds

Hi lynn, This happened to me once and my gp was furious as I just got even more ill and should have had proper treatment. She gave me some forms so I could pitch up for blood tests any time I got ill in future.

They should have sent you to A&E for blood tests if they couldn't do it themselves. Ask your GP to make a note on your file so next time it happens they know what to do.

xx
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Date: 05.09.2011
From: lynnr

Subject: Re: methetrexate and sore throat and nose bleeds

hi thanks for all the advise and not long after i was sent home i had another nose bleed and phoned nhs 24 again who sent me down to a and e for bloods they were disgusted that the dr earlier hadny even admitted me to get my bloods checked but my bloods looked fine so they sent me home and im just waiting on a call from my rhumy nurse im hoping they wont put me back on mxt again fingers crossed i totally hate it x
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