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Date: 23.08.2009
From: Brenda

Subject: I was told to take Methatrexate ..

I was told to take Methatrexate, I wont take it cause I have read that is can cause lung fibrosis and this women died.. what worth your life..
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Date: 23.08.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: I was told to take Methatrexate ..

i think it depends on how bad u r not at that stage so easy for me to say but sure some people on here have had to think long and hard and make the decision that is right for them the same as u have
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Date: 23.08.2009
From: Kristin

Subject: Re: I was told to take Methatrexate ..

I have been on Meth for 3 years and I'm alive. I have asthma and had it for over 15 years and it only helped me to hold the asthma down. I have side affect such as hairlos but I don't mind as by taking Meth I have hand better days. So I would say to you Brenda, think about it. Would they give this to us if it would not help? I don't think so. All medications have both good and bad side.
But if you take it. Do take Folin acid 6 days a week.
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Date: 23.08.2009
From: Brenda

Subject: Re: I was told to take Methatrexate ..

I think I better think again, I might start taking the meds, i just want to live to see my grandchildren be born ect
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Date: 23.08.2009
From: sharon

Subject: Re: I was told to take Methatrexate ..

hi i been on mtx for the last 6 months started on 15mg and am now on 25mg it has its side effects but over time your body gets use to it or you just get use to them have have bad days now but i dread to think what it would be like without it as i have seen some improvement its true u just have to remember too take your folic acid for the 6 days hope u give this alot of thought before u dismiss it i know its scary lol
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Date: 23.08.2009
From: Brenda

Subject: Re: I was told to take Methatrexate ..

Hi Sharon I was told to take the folic acid the day after I take the mex ,and once aweek with the folic acid
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Date: 23.08.2009
From: sharon

Subject: Re: I was told to take Methatrexate ..

hi brenda i take my mtx on monday and folic every day but monday i also take anti sickness tabs monday tuesday and wednesday just to help with the queasy stomach i get but i havent had any other side effects the benefits out wiegh the side effects in my mind lol
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Date: 24.08.2009
From: jill

Subject: Re: I was told to take Methatrexate ..

I was told to take my folic acid jsut twice a week...like Brenda said, day after MTX
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