How long do I need to stay on Methotrexate?

Dr. Jordan joins us again to help us understand more about methotrexate- this time answering a common patient question.

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[TheBollysongs]

Another question answered, and my mind is at rest. Thank you for the in-depth explanation. 👍🏼

[NerveFlux]

I did not want to admit being on this medicine but it's been about four years now. Just my luck that the doctors had me start it just as I thought I would start trying to be a YouTube content creator. All that charisma and energy I once had is mostly depleted but a few supplements and good diet help. I did two years of high power uvb treatments three days a week and never missed a treatment until they said no more, time to start trying methotrexate. I believe I found the secret to turning orange haha. Almost in good spirits today, it does lessen the pain when it works. Farewell who I was, hello what is left of me.

[lisalancework]

I just want to say it's rather amazing that any physician would take the time to answer questions and comments so even though I don't have a particular question I so appreciate this

[concepcionmolina]

Yeah its the question I ' ve asking my Rheumatologist, because I am taking this drug for over 15 yrs, she jyst lower the doze and tell me to do my lab every 2 mos, so far my creatine, sgot, sgpt are normal, my ESR is 22, so next mo she want to see my ESR results, I had Rheumatoid Arthritis .

[blindfire]

I'm glad to see you responding to the comments! Maybe you can help me out.
I took about 6 weeks of 15mg methotrexate weekly. My hair has been rapidly thinning since week 5. It's significantly helped my eczema to the point where I can manage the rest via moisturizers and topical steroids. I want to stop taking mtx now, would I expect a "rebound" effect with mtx? Any side effects of stopping now? Will my thin hairs regrow? Will my eosinophil count sky rocket again? Besides folic acid, what else is a MUST for hair regrowth? Rogaine? Thank you for taking the time!

[niyamikamulungu]

Doctor please advise me whether it is ok to take both tablets at the same time (methotrexate and osteomine)

[claudiablaue]

What is your experience with biologica medication for teeatment of psoriasis arthritis?

[mamashiraz]

When a person is diagnosed with seronegative RA based on diagnostic testing that shows symmetrical synovial thickening and bone erosions, what sort of additional testing is done to rule out any differential diagnosis and what are the possible disease considerations? Thank you.

[niyamikamulungu]

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2019 and am on methrotraxate 7.5 weekly and folic acid 5mg. My question is l was again put on osteomine tablet for a month, since l take methotrexate once a week can I skip osteomine on the day l do take methotrexate?

[mmcc]

I'm on 15mg Methotrexate once a week for Psoriasis. Have been for almost 6 months. Haven't seen a major change aside from the redness reducing. Considering packing them in.

[friedafootloose]

Hello, what if in November 2020 four fingers were completely swollen after craft works and the level of Anti CCP was at >0.4, then in January 21 during a rheumatic examination the Anti CCP level increased to 96 and now again it is at <0.4, without any treatment, no inflammations and no more swellings but on the tip of one finger? Do you think the second measurement could be an error? And would you treat with methotrexate by now? All other blood test results are negative.

[Sabalatif]

Hi i am a 20 y/o female i got diagnosed with RA 2 years ago I've been using HCQ and Methotrexate for all this time. I recently came to know i should be taking folic acid also?? Please help me out how much of it's dose should i take

[uzmaishaq]

I am on methotrexate but it affect me very badly can't take it cause severe stomach upset vomiting unable to eat anything whole day or next day. What should I do? My doctor told me that it is the main medicine for rehumotid arthritis

[jannicepingol]

how many times can i use the methotrexate injection? im ectophic pregnancy

[rubinakhan]

Recently I been diagnosed sorjen syndrome and doctor suggested
me methotrexate 10 once in week 1 1/2 moreover he prescribed pilozen 5 thrice in a day but I don't want to continue as I heard severe side effects of these medication
My ESR was last 19 and I don't have severe pain but my blood pressure is sometimes go uncontrolled
Please give me a suggestion

[lenimbery]

What about if I've been on it for a year now and it's seemingly done nothing for either my psoriasis nor my arthritis?

[sairam]

I am having HLA B27 how long does i have to take methotrexate

[ertugrulgazi]

Been prescribed methotrexate 10mg once a week (4 tablets), could i start at a lower dose 5mg a week (2 tablets) as not to keen on taking medication long term?

[janettewest]

Can you take ibuprofen or tylenol while your on methotrexate?

[jystic]

Hi doctor.... What if someone have negative RF. ...negative c reactive protein but positive Anti ccp Around level 22..should the patient start methotraxate??