I have just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, after several months of stiff and painful wrists and fingers, and sometimes feet and knees. I am still stunned by the fact that I will have to take drugs for a long time to come.
I have been prescribed methotrexate 10 mg once a week to start off – but when I came home from the hospital and read the information brochures given to me, I just went cold after reading about possible side effects, including hair loss and liver damage.
I am 54, generally well otherwise, have a good diet high in fruit and veg, no red meat, no dairy. Can anyone tell me your own experiences of methotrexate?
What will happen if I don’t take it?
I feel I have managed my symptoms well so far, losing some weight and getting a bit more active; or am I just in denial about this?
Help!
Really sorry to hear that !
Methotrexate is like taking a cannon ball to kill a sparrow !!
The side effects are gross !
Make an appointment with a registered Homeopath who will work out some natural remedies for you. Homeopathy can be very effective in Ra!
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