Date: 23.06.2010
From: Sally
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Subject: mtx injections
Seen my rheumy today and he wants to change me from oral mtx to injections starting at 10mg and going up to 15mg. Any info or advice gratefully received. xx
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Date: 23.06.2010
From: kazzie
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Subject: Re: mtx injections
hi i am on injections as oral wasnt workin for me they made me sick at first but started takin anti sickness tabs with them now and tend to have injection about 9 at night then can sleep through it but still tired ect for a day or two but it is gettin better so its worth ago if can stand them good luck
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Date: 23.06.2010
From: Sally
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Subject: Re: mtx injections
hi Kazzie, thanks. What dose are you on?
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Date: 24.06.2010
From: englishrose
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Subject: Re: mtx injections
I have been on 20mg MTX injections for 18 mnths. Absolutely no problems.
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Date: 25.06.2010
From: Sally
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Subject: Re: mtx injections
thanks :)
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Date: 25.06.2010
From: K
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Subject: Re: mtx injections
Hey I have been on methotrexate inj 20mg for last 3 yrs - I couldnt tolerate the oral tablets as made me feel so sick. I had no problems when I started on the injections although the last 3months I have started to feel sick after taking it I also take sickness tablets from chemist which make it bearable, and take it at night. P.s You should also be able to be trained to do your own injections which is great as saves another trip to the hospital so worth asking about - I was really scared about it initially but soon got used to it and its only a tiny needle like diabetics have. Good luck K
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Date: 25.06.2010
From: sally
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Subject: Re: mtx injections
thanks K, all helpful info. I trained as a nurse many years ago so have done hundreds of injections but never on myself! Gulp! My rheumy thinks the injections will work better for me as Mtx doesn't really seem to be kicking after 6 months so am reliant on steroids - with all the problems they bring. take care S
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Date: 26.06.2010
From: Abbie
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Subject: Re: mtx injections
I was on mtx oral for 8 months and got no better and 15mg made me really sick. Been on 15mg injections now for nearly 4months. I do it at night coz the Only side effect I get is extreme fatigue so do it at night to sleep it off. Tend to sleep 8hrs as a pose to my normal 5hrs and am quite dopey next day too. Get alot of mouth sores but did with the tabs too. The injections aren't working for me either. Was due to work up to 20mg but that was stopped coz mouth sores were getting infected. Waiting to hear about going onto Infliximab/Remicade. I was nervous about injecting myself but the come in pre loaded syringes and the IV nurse should come out and guide you through your first one. Good luck honey! Go well X
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