Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
Hi! I'm relatively new to both this group and to RA! But I've been reading posts for a bit. Anyway, I was just diagnosed with RA, and I am likely starting MTX this week. My dr recommends patients start on Wednesdays but I have seen others who have said they do it on the weekend, etc. So I guess my questions are- what is the best day to take MTX? How long after your dose are you generally having rough side effects? Is that why you choose to take it when you do? It seems like I will be able to pick whatever day I want to start, but I just don't know what the best bet will be because I don't know what to expect from it.
Thoughts? What was your experience in starting it?
(Btw, I am sorry if this topic has already been discussed. I did a quick search first but I may have missed it!)
Thanks!
Michelle
Thoughts? What was your experience in starting it?
(Btw, I am sorry if this topic has already been discussed. I did a quick search first but I may have missed it!)
Thanks!
Michelle
I take 8 pills now. I built up over a period of a few weeks. Now I take mine on Thursdays. (2 at lunch, 3 with dinner, 3 with some crackers at bed.) just these few hours gave me a some relief from the side effects. I then can push through work on Fridays and sleep really good Friday night and then have a good weekend. it did take about 2 months to feel a real difference, hang in there.
So for me fix a day and plan to be down that day even if you've been doing without effects.