Methotrexate Reaction (Top voted first)

When I take Methotrexate (7.5 mg.)
for my RA treatment, I get these
swollen areas in the tissue, on my lower leg and sometimes in my forearms that will turn bright red (like a sunburn). It really is painful and seems to feel better once it turns red. This will last up to 4 days. Anyone out there with a similar re-action?

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IF YOU DO NOT TAKE exactly as given to u. I was told it will kill you this is not a med to play with. Hope this helped bless you on your lifes journey

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I know exactly what you mean! I take the medication for my lupus. My doctor prescribed over the counter hydrocortisone cream and it does wonders. Also, when it is really sore he has me take vitamin e capsules, puncture them and squirt them on the area. Believe it or not, it really does take away a lot of the pain. Hope this helps.

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my husband passed away last year.. i have recently found a prescription which was for (100 )
2.5 methotrexate to be taken as doctors instructions what would be the symtoms if some one were to taking too many of these

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Here's the link to the monograph listing with more information for you on that:

http:/­/­www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/­drug_information_online.asp?title=Methotrexate&page=1001249&ad=true

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Please stop taking this medthotrexate. And please go to homeopathy you have plently of medicines in homeopathy. Provided you have to be in diet. avoid taking this hell

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I've since discovered that MSG in my foods was causing me many reactions including triggering my inflamation....Everyone with RA should stay away from as many perservatives in their food as possible!!!

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Has anyone developed lumps under the skin, mainly in the thighs, that are painful from methotrexate ? I never had this condition before being on the medication, started developing 5 months after. Dr says she never heard of this.

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My mother a Rheumatoid Arthritis patient has been prescribed Folitrax 12.5 mg every week- Post 3 weeks we are witnessing swelling in her feet - is this a side reaction of the medicine?

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@post #4,

There are studies suggesting that homeopathy doesn't work.

Source: smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/1800-studies-later-scientists-conclude-homeopathy-doesnt-work

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Re: parameswaran (# 4)

Can you explain why you're so against Methotrexate? Also, what homeopathic treatment for you think is similar to Methotrexate?

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