Reviewer: Cealnewman, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I think I am having side affects from this medicine. I have blood in my stool and urine I had a EDG-colonoscopy and they found abnormal mucosa in the stomach compatible with gastritis,diverticulosis of the descending colon mass in the cecum the mass was a lipoma they biopsy everything. I am having test on the tenth of June they are going to scope my bladder and do a CT of my kidney and now I am ha ... Show Full Comment

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I think I am having side affects from this medicine. I have blood in my stool and urine I had a EDG-colonoscopy and they found abnormal mucosa in the stomach compatible with gastritis,diverticulosis of the descending colon mass in the cecum the mass was a lipoma they biopsy everything. I am having test on the tenth of June they are going to scope my bladder and do a CT of my kidney and now I am having little knots popping up on my finger and on my thumb all of the sudden. My RA doctor knows this but do not seem to be concern. I am worried about the methotrexate I take 0.8 sq. once a week and Orencia infusion once a month I take Celebrate twice a day Gabapentin, I know Celebrate has aspen in it after I get this other text and they do not fine anything I am going off the methotrexate myself I am telling my doctor to see if it is the medicine maybe the Orencia will be enough or maybe he can give me some thing else. I just want Another opinion.
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Reviewer: robin0057@aol.com, Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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since the oral meds was making me very sick, I was willing to give the injection a try. Once I got over the ease of the needles, it's been the easiest meds I have ever taken. It does not hurt at all,and is is sometimes trouble to get because companys have a shortage of making the drug. I always hve extra,so if they run out I have enough for a few extra months.

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since the oral meds was making me very sick, I was willing to give the injection a try. Once I got over the ease of the needles, it's been the easiest meds I have ever taken. It does not hurt at all,and is is sometimes trouble to get because companys have a shortage of making the drug. I always hve extra,so if they run out I have enough for a few extra months.
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Reviewer: Duluthmama, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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The first few weeks, I had heavy fatigue but this gradually improved after 2-3 months. The med reduced knee swelling and pain - NSAIDs and plaquenil were used previously but had no affect. Was prescribed folic acid 1000mg oral in conjunction with methotrexate on days that I did not take Methotrexate inj. Puzzle: Continue to have a negative RF/RA test in spite of all other symptoms indicating ... Show Full Comment

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The first few weeks, I had heavy fatigue but this gradually improved after 2-3 months. The med reduced knee swelling and pain - NSAIDs and plaquenil were used previously but had no affect. Was prescribed folic acid 1000mg oral in conjunction with methotrexate on days that I did not take Methotrexate inj. Puzzle: Continue to have a negative RF/RA test in spite of all other symptoms indicating RA (including an upcoming total knee replacement). The only positive lab test was elevated CPR=all other indications are physical symptoms or seen on xray/MRI.
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Reviewer: christine prince, Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Methotrexate has helped my RA but i have a lot of the side effects: nausea vomitting usually for two days after my inj also hair loss, fatigue, and malaise. But after three consecutive blood tests showing elevated liver enzymes my dr wont let me continue. I seem to have trouble with all meds and am AGAIN untreated besides pain meds which are near impossible to get not sure what to try next!

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Methotrexate has helped my RA but i have a lot of the side effects: nausea vomitting usually for two days after my inj also hair loss, fatigue, and malaise. But after three consecutive blood tests showing elevated liver enzymes my dr wont let me continue. I seem to have trouble with all meds and am AGAIN untreated besides pain meds which are near impossible to get not sure what to try next!
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Reviewer: cadie's mommy, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Caregiver)

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My 6 year old daughter takes this to help with her juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. She has been on it for almost 2 years. She fights at times, which is why it is difficult to use. Her arthritis has gotten a lot better over time, but recently has been having some side effects. She gets sick quite a bit afterwards lately and it can last up to 2 days after getting her shot. The doctor put her on ... Show Full Comment

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My 6 year old daughter takes this to help with her juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. She has been on it for almost 2 years. She fights at times, which is why it is difficult to use. Her arthritis has gotten a lot better over time, but recently has been having some side effects. She gets sick quite a bit afterwards lately and it can last up to 2 days after getting her shot. The doctor put her on an anti nausea pill to help and so far it seems to be helping. She had both knees and ankles affected by her arthritis and is down to one knee. Sometimes though I think her arthritis is better than the side effects from this medication, but we have to do what needs to be done. I can't blame all the side effects on the methotrexate because she is also on indomethacin and that causes her a lot of heartburn.
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