- new to posting 24th April 2007
... 1/2 years and take Enbrel, methotrexate, Celebrex, folic acid and Skelaxin for RLS. My Rheumy instructed me...
- What type of arthritis? New to board 19th April 2007
... on prednisone, methatrexate,valium, dihydrocodiene, folic acid, anti depressants and a diruretic because the...
- Blood test results on methotrexate 17th April 2007
... take Enbrel shots once a week, methotrexate (mtx), folic acid and Celebrex. I dont remember how to convert...
- Methatrexate and nausea 31st March 2007
... Thistle,
When I was on Methx they gave me 5mg of folic acid to take every day and that did make the nausea...
... wondering, does your Rheumatologist have you on a folic acid supplement, mine did and I experienced nausea ... cleared. In some people the MTX uses up too much folic acid causing these kinds of symptoms.
Kscott...
... well, this week i made sure i took my folic acid and things were better, not perfect, but better...
... too. I also take Prilosec OTC once a day and 1 mg of folic acid daily.After 4 to 5 weeks the nausea went away ... , thank goodness. Previously I took 2 one mg. folic acids a day. I dont know if it was explained to you ... for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Hence the nausea and the folic acid will help that and it will also help to keep...
... MC1982,
thanks for tha advise, i have upped my dose of folic acid and it seems to be helping a lot. I was on a...
- New and hurting..... 3rd February 2007
... am on Enbrel injections along with Methotrexate and folic acid. The pain at times and the swelling is unbearable...
- Does stiffness and visable swelling always occur with RA? 30th January 2007
... market.
I take enbrel along with methotrexate and folic acid. I hope you get a diagnosis soon so you will...
- Just Diagnosed With RA 25th December 2006
... rheumatologist. She has me on (4) 5mg predisone daily, folic acid and (5) 2.5 mg methotrixate weekly. Next week...
- red palms 6th December 2006
... currently taking methotrexate (6tabs a week), pain meds, folic acid and a few others. I have asked my rheumie why...
... You're on the same meds as me!! I take methatrexate, folic acid, and naproxyn. :D
Hope you get a solution...
- Teens With Arthritis!!! 5th December 2006
... idiopathic rheumatoid) on methatrexate, naproxyn and taking folic acid. also had a steriod injection, and none of it...
- Methotrexate Useage 7th November 2006
... was in and on everything so make sure he gives you folic acid to help with that. This med will also cause mouth...
... to work, my doc said, and ive been told to have a folic acid suppliment. every 2 weeks they are upping the...
- Injectable Methotrexate 31st October 2006
... in 2003 went with Remicade so thats all I'm on and Folic Acid which must go with the methotrexate. I problary...
- New here and have RA 19th October 2006
... but I want to know long term effects. I only take folic acid with it, and naproxen for pain when needed.....
- Metheltrexate 10th October 2006
... decent again by Tuesday. You can take up to 5 mg Folic Acid a day so if the side effects are really troublesome ... , ask your rheum about increasing your folic acid. It will help quite a bit. I also found that...
- I have just started taking Remicade 7th October 2006
... 25 mg. of methotrexate once a week and Celebrex and folic acid. Hope this helps some. I dont mind a bit and...
- enbrel side effect 26th July 2006
... problems could be resolved by upping your dose of Folic Acid. I'm not a big fan of mtx but it made me nauseated ... as well, these were for the most part resolved by Folic Acid intake. Just a suggestion. It's hard to make...
- psoriatic arthritis 10th July 2006
... called Tramadol, only twice a day, along with daily folic acid tabs. He has to also take medicine for 8 more...
... help the nausea, ive steroid creams nd lotions and folic acid to help control side effects of MTX yet im still...
- psoriatic arthritis: Help! 24th June 2006
... anything and everything but I havent. The doc prescribed folic acid to take with the MTX as it sometimes helps with...
... removed
Hi inata, noticed you say you don't take the folic acid. When I was on MXT I had to take the folic acid ... the next day after taking MXT. My rumie told me the folic acid is taken to ativate the MXT. Please double check...
... my hands with it.
No, youre right, I dont take folic acid. I was told that it was unnecessary unless I ... helps with the nausea at all. Apparently MTX depletes Folic acid in the body, so replacing it artificially make...
... again until the next attack too. Yeh I will querry re: folic acid again also. Until later may you feel better soon...
... doctors. Any way it was the chemist who said about the folic acid so will querry with my NEW doc or rummie. Bye...
... pills, 1 x wk) and my Rheumatologist told mer to take Folic Acid every day (1 per). Does not hurt anything and...
... permanent damage occurs). It's also important to take the folic acid. For me the best regime is Mtx split over 2 ... days ( Saturday/ Sunday) and 0.8mg Folic acid taken every day.
I hope this has helped...
... tell him to call and tell the Rheumy they can up the Folic Acid this helped me. I hope your husband finds a...
- 25 with RA- Help! Scared of medication. 6th June 2006
... it's due to my RA. She precsribed Methotrexate and folic acid ( 1 pill a week, 2 folics a day) for my RA, I...
... have taken 3 pills a week since then, combined with folic 2x a day too. I really didn't want to take it and...
- anyone successful in getting off pred? 22nd May 2006
... currently on Prednisone, Plaquenil, Methotrexate, Folic Acid, Voltaren, Prevacid, Ultram and I started on...
- Methotrexate 13th April 2006
... after I drink alot of water. I am also taking the Folic Acid. Could it be something that I am eating before...
- Which would you pick and why? - Plaquenil or Methotrexate 25th February 2006
... not know what happens after that. I am also to take folic acid every day.
Let me know what yall think about...
- New try- please help RA... 22nd January 2006
... was told that methotrexate can deplete the body of folic acid, which can cause hair loss. To curb that, I...
- Anyone on methotrexate for RA? 14th January 2006
... injectible form, for me, is so much better!! I take folic acid too.
I, like your cousin, was very scared...
- Osteoporisis Arthritis? Help need imformation!!!!!!! 23rd December 2005
... Glutamine reduces swelling. Paba is good for swelling. Folic Acid for production of Myelin. Myelin is the covering...
- Ladies on Methx I need advice!! 18th November 2005
... not affected my menstrual cycle so far. Are you on folic acid also to help with the side effects. I take a...
... bad patch for a few months. Then went onto MTX and folic acid and this worked quite well. I take Diclofenac...
... able to have someone to talk about it with. I take folic acid everyday now just stop the side affects i havent...
... straight away has made things better plus increasing my folic acid.
Hope that helps.
Hi Mimi,
You are so lucky...
... for 8 mos at 15mg per week (one pill). I take 2mg Folic Acid per day. I started at 1mg, but had some hair...
- About to start taking Methotrexate. 21st October 2005
... was feeling nauseated for a while but increasing the folic acid has taken that away and I actually am starting...
- Humeria for RA 18th October 2005
... take methtrexate 8 pills per week along with Humeria, folic acid and I used to take Mobic but it played havoc...
- methotrexate and rheumatoid 27th July 2005
... help. Be sure your doctor prescribes at least 1 mg Folic Acid a day to take. It helps with the side effects...
... help. Be sure your doctor prescribes at least 1 mg Folic Acid a day to take. It helps with the side effects...
- Ankylosing Spondylitis questions 21st July 2005
... Hi candibar, I take Mxt .5 inj wkly and of course folic acid. I have been checking on the enbrel and humara...
- any ideas please 30th June 2005
... esr. By now I was also sleeping most of the day, my folic acid was low so he has now placed me on a folic acid...
- Methotrexate Frustration 9th June 2005
... of months then once every 3mo. Are you also taking folic acid on every day but the day you take the MTX. That ... is very important to take 1mg of folic acid a day?
Just passing along my experience, I...
... weeks at 7.5mg, then 5 weeks at 15 mg. I take 1 mg folic acid every day, including the day I take the metho...
... s replies and sharing their experience. I do take folic acid every day and Plaquenil. I would really be in...
- Recently Diagnosed 25th April 2005
... with the injections. Also make sure you are taking Folic Acid with it. It helped my joint pain tremendously...
... so thats good news. I start the metho on Sunday and folic acid tomorrow. I'm going to be on 12.5g eventually...
... arthritis caused by who knows what??!! Am on metho and folic acid (dose just been upped :) ) and whilst i dont...
- Question about Methotrexate 18th April 2005
... just an hour or two before bedtime. I also take 1 folic acid every day. When I went from 6 pills to 8 pills...
... to protect my liver. Among the vitamins I take are folic acid drops I got from a naturopath. I also drink...
... Hi,
I take 3 metho pills a week and two folic acid pills a day. I have never had any side effect...
... I'm on my 4th week of six pills and one tab of folic acid daily. I take mine all at once every Saturday...
... while taking the meds? and in the US it seems you take folic acid everyday, is this correct? In the UK we only ... tablet every week!! Would I benefit from taking more folic acid and why? I think thats three questions!
thanks...
- Rhuematoligist wants me on Methatrexate after being on Prednisone for 15 yrs. 16th April 2005
... been connected.
I went to a nutritionist and got folic acid drops to have - does anyone else take it? if...
- Methotrexate and folic acid? 14th April 2005
... countrygal,
I have started thread on the Lupus board - " Folic Acid-Just Checking". This discusses your questions...
... I take 4 mg of Folic Acid every day, including the day I take Methotrexate...
... MS...yet have Homoctystinemia...which is a lack of folic acid!
My red blood cells are fewer in number but...
... long-term disability.
When taking methotrexate folic acid is used to counteract the toxicity of the drug ... have posted more information about methotrexate and folic acid on the lupus board. There is a list giving all ... of the foods which contain folic acid in a natural form, this might be of interest...
... injection onwards. That is just my opinion. I take folic acid and b12 together, I have read on the Internet ... different opinions and I got sick of it) said that for the folic acid to work you have to take Vitamin B12 in conjunction...
... on this topic. I have been taking Methotrexate and folic acid now for almost 12 years. I personally haven ... 't been advised to take folic acid plus B12, but the foods I eat are listed as the...
- Methotrexate (sp?) 4th April 2005
... looks suspicious. Our doctor has my daughter taking folic acid so that she doesn't get the mouth sores and it...
... evening, and so far no side effects. I also started folic acid fri am. I was reading up on dxs and read that...
... could very well be from the MTX if you are not taking Folic Acid. The sores seem to come on early and most people ... start taking Folic Acid at this point to prevent the sores. My daughter ... is 6 and takes 2 mg of Folic Acid per day. It works great but we can't miss a...
... and sore throat. I guess if it were the MTX maybe folic acid would help that too, but I bet you are right...
... happy about the mouth sores, but at least we have folic acid....
- Diagnostic Knee Arthroscopy 2nd April 2005
... visited 8 weeks ago. He prescribed me Methotrexate, folic acid and a food supplement. He said that the drug...
- Synovitis and Methotrexate 4th February 2005
... he prescribed methotrexate 10mg weekly along with folic acid and a food supplement.
I'm scheduled to start...
... he prescribed methotrexate 10mg weekly along with folic acid and a food supplement.
I'm scheduled to start...
... just been increased to 20 mg a week and I take 4 mg Folic Acid every day.
I was afraid of it when I first...
- methotrexate and anemia 8th January 2005
... I have now added 100mg B-6, 500mcg B-12 and 800mcg folic acid in addition to my multivitamin.
Anybody else...
- Methotrixate? 16th December 2004
... on other drugs. In women, methotrexate depletes the folic acid in your system, so it must be supplemented. Don...
- I've got the Metheltrexate blues 8th December 2004
... worse if I do not drink enough water. Do you take folic acid? If emotions are a real struggle have your DR...
... take it with a dose of Compazine. I also take 1mg of folic acid daily to cut down on the mouth sores. This has...
... Only side effects I've noticed are mouth sores (take folic acid every day!)... the fatigue I have comes from...
... taking Leucovorin either along with or instead of Folic Acid. Also perhaps a reduced dose is in order until...
- household aids /tips 20th October 2004
... also take 7 methotrexate tabs once a week, a small folic acid dose every day and an hctz, don't ask, don't...
- Best over the counter remedies? 26th September 2004
... taking medication and flexcin supplement, i also take folic acid, omega-3 fatty, multi-vitamins (for women),and...
... glucosamine?
Luckily I already take a multivitamin, folic acid and omega 3. Forgive my ignorance but what are...
- Question re Methotextrate side-effects 14th September 2004
... queasy but forced myself to eat bland foods and took my folic acid.
I am now 7 1/2 weeks into treatment and ... busy and help me out, and I make sure to eat/take folic acid. I find that my nasuea comes in waves that day ... I take what I am supposed to prescription wise for folic acid yet my hair is everywhere. I am not telling...
... injections for 4 years now. I also take enbrel, vioxx and folic acid and omeg 3 fish oil. Out of all the meds I take ... 5mgs of meth. So the doctor has me taking2 mgs of folic acid and now I'm fine. I'm currently taking 3-2.5...
... keep a check on your liver function. And take your folic acid too. Good luck!...
... keep a check on your liver function. And take your folic acid too. Good luck!
i am wondering, if the metho...
... thought for awhile that it was being minimized by folic acid but as i washed my hair last night, lots of strands...
... been on metho for 8 years now, three pills a week and folic acid twice a day. I have NO problems with the drug...
... MTX? I take 10mg weekly by injection. I take 1mg of folic acid daily AND I take Tigan (an antinausea drug) before...
- At my wits end with psoriatic arthritis 31st August 2004
... same thing as you pain or headaches? Some suggest folic acid for the queasiness. I am on these meds hoping...
- My throat! 29th August 2004
... thescaredest,
i have had that too and decided to take 2 folic acid (1/breakfast, 1/dinner) instead of just 1. it ... you been taking anything new lately? taking more of folic acid might help since it suppose to help create new...
... well now I am on amoxicillan (sp?). I just upped my folic acid to 400mcg 3 times a day (doc reccomended). ...
- Natural Remedies? 22nd August 2004
... In addition to my meds my rheumy have me taking folic acid and extra calcium to prevent or minimize the...
... Metho? Mine is and I hate it. I am taking plenty of folic acid. I agree with your last statement...I so badly...
... LOL
it's getting better though, must be from the folic acid. my hair used to fall off so much that it would...
- am I realli at High Risk Pregnancy w/ methotrexate? 7th August 2004
... -remicade,methotraxate, actonel, prednisone, and folic acid. I'm 1.5-2 months pregnant and i found out when...
... balanced diet. Women should take on a regular basis Folic Acid to avoid neural tube defects like spina bifida...
- Plaquenil vs Methotroxate???? 28th July 2004
... before coming to the diagnosis.
He has prescribed Folic Acid to take 24-48 hours after the Mtx. 5 tablets...
... taking vitamins to help boost my immune system and folic acid by recomendation of my doctor too Stacynb. I...
... dosages - and see if that helps at all.
Are you taking folic acid (for the meth side effects) and multi vitamins...
... different pills that one might take. I also take folic acid. Hopefully I'm on the right tract....
... to children for many years. It is often given with Folic Acid (a vitamin) to counteract its nausea side effects...
... them sound scary........
My doctor just uped my folic acid amount even more to help with hair loss and the...
... go about 12 years ago. and iron was replaced with folic acid. I haven't had any ulcers yet. thank goodness...
... mild sorethroat on the MTX day. Though, since taking folic acid, the hairloss and the sorethroat is minimized...
- Anybody know anything that helps Gout? 25th June 2004
... supplements. We came up with a daily supplement of Vit. E, Folic Acid, Vit B Complex, some essential oil that I forget...
- Is back pain OA? 16th February 2004
... your joints. As for the mouth sores, start adding Folic Acid (1mg max) each day (you can get some in a vitamins...
- Starting Methotrexate, any advice please !?! 10th November 2003
... thin as I can stand it. The doctor said that the Folic Acid supplement helps to counteract the side effects...
... thin as I can stand it. The doctor said that the Folic Acid supplement helps to counteract the side effects...
... thin as I can stand it. The doctor said that the Folic Acid supplement helps to counteract the side effects...
- MTX - Is this rash a side effect?? 17th October 2003
... those other drugs just until the mtx kicks in...and folic acid too. Wondering why you have been put on injections...
- Recently diagnosed 14th October 2003
... go away overnight though, I guess from taking the folic acid? Then I woke up yesterday morn. w/nausea & had...
... weird!! Be careful if those mouth ulcers are severe. Folic acid supplements and mouth washes help. I had them...
- hair loss w/MTX 14th October 2003
... I have just taken my 1st dose of MTX 15mg/wk. with Folic Acid 5mg/daily. My Rheumatologist starts out dosing...
- started MTX 13th October 2003
... 1st MTX injection (dosage 15) today & began taking Folic Acid 5mg. daily. They also prescribed me low dose...
- Seronegative RA 13th October 2003
... anyway. So here i am on MTX, beginning at 7.5mg plus folic acid. Australia does not yet have drugs such as Enbrel...
... breeze. Also, my rheumie suggested I NOT take the folic acid until the next day after taking mtx. It lessens...
- Sacroiliitis, Meth causing some problems.. 4th October 2003
... the dose up throughout the day (and have taken the folic acid supplements) but by last night felt sick in the...
... good news. I miss a dose of mtx but took the usual folic acid instead. My arms seem to get worse the night...
- methotrexate | How much will it affect your life.. 26th September 2003
... Goodluck!
(I assume your specialist has told you that folic acid supplements will reduce the side effects too...
... My once a week doses is 10mg on friday with 5mg of folic acid on saturday,sunday and monday.
I hope you dont...
- Arava vs methatrexate 21st September 2003
... cover me while this gets out of my system and some folic acid. Now i have to decide between Arava and Methatrexate...
... lately due to the pain and stiffness...have to take folic acid tabs too...did you become oversensitive at all...
- Methotrexate 19th September 2003
... if its a female thing or not but I also had to take folic acid while taking methotrexate. ...
... miraculous cure (very doubtful).
And yes do take folic acid. I was recently told by my rheumatologist to ... bump up my intake to 1.6 mgs. I bought my folic acid at the store. It's cheap. You might find either...
... Rhemy's nurse she says this can happen and the dose of folic acid I take with it just needs adjusting so have appointmen...
- methotrexate 19th September 2003
... taking it. Your doctor will probably have you take folic acid also because methotrexate can deplete the supply...
... You will be given a prescription for 1 mg a day for folic acid. this will counter any problems you have with...
... months to start working. My 1st rhematologist said take folic acid daily which I did, the 2nd said only take in...
... reply, you were encouraging. Aside from taking the folic acid, did you experience any other difficulties with...
... Apparently certain mouth washes help minimise the sores and folic acid supps can alleviate other probs as mtx blocks...
- START METHOTREXATE NEXT WEEK - HELP! 30th June 2003
... to hormonal changes). Also, metho will deplete your folic acid so your doctor probably has prescribed this also...
- Sick with MTX 27th June 2003
... to PA and am to start MTX next week - do you take folic acid - heard this is supposed to help a lot.
What...
... Hi, I take 5mg folic acid a week (when I remember)I did start on a small...
- Reiters Syndrome or connective tissue problem 12th June 2003
... that I am fine :-)
Meds: Oxycontin, Methotrexate, Folic Acid, Carisoprodol, Hyrdrocodone, Lexapro, Cromolyn...
- Folic Acid 30th April 2003
... When I was on methotrexate I also had to take folic acid because the metho will deplete your folic acid...
... all of those I have seen have recomended also taking Folic Acid....
... Yes - folic acid is a definite MUST when you are on methotrexate...
- Psoriatic Arthritis - close to a cure? 15th April 2003
... Rx methotrexate and cyclimycin (plus the very NB folic acid). One of these drugs was causing beastly side ... Having resumed my med routine: one plasmoquin plus one folic acid per day and six methotrexate once a week, with...
- Methotrexate 3rd April 2003
... thotrexate is also helping me. Combined with Plasmoquin and folic acid, I feel great. It took some months before it...
- Sacroilliac Joint Pain 3rd February 2003
... Hi Karloff,
I am taking Methotrexate 7.5 a week, folic acid, oxycodone and a duragesic pain patch. I just...
- RA and Pregnancy 23rd October 2002
... 1 pill 2 x a day, prednisone 5 pills 2 x a day and folic acid & calcium supplements.
I think it has a different...
- Anyone taking Arthrotec? Bextra? Zoloft? 26th September 2002
... was changed to methotrexate, celexa, voltaren, and folic acid which worked for a while but then seemed to fade...
- Scared to start Methotrexate 28th August 2002
... many questions about it still though. Like how much Folic Acid should I take? And when should I take that, before...
- How much Folic Acid do you take with Methotrexate? 27th August 2002
... Hi Meg,
Don't worry too much about the folic acid. My Rheumy started me at 1mg. too. I'm now up ... and do adjust your MTX dose so do they adjust your folic acid if they need to. Good luck this weekend. By the...
... taking 5 2.5mg tabs/methotrexate weekly along with 1mg. folic acid daily. I had no problems with either....
... mtx once a week just before going to bed and 4mg of folic acid the next morning. i know that different doctors ... different recommendations as to when one should take the folic acid. one has even said that it should be taken already...
- Need your help 23rd August 2002
... multi-vitamin (or prenatal pills which are higher in folic acid) to ensure I get enough vitamins while Im on...
- Could this be side effects of medicine? 22nd August 2002
... weight loss (yay!). He also gave me a prescription for Folic Acid to help keep mouth sores away.
I got back in...
