Methotrexate for Early Treatment of RA
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Northcoast FootcarePosted
Thu 13 Aug 2009 7:52pm
A study in The Lancet found that treating patients with early rheumatoid arthritis with a short course of methotrexate, followed by a TNF antagonist (such as infliximab) could prevent over-treatment, reduce side effects and costs. This finding was for those patients who had an inadequate response to methotrexate alone. Other drugs are commonly
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Methotrexate for Early Treatment of RA
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Northcoast FootcarePosted
Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:06pm
A study in The Lancet found that treating patients with early rheumatoid arthritis with a short course of methotrexate, followed by a TNF antagonist (such as infliximab) could prevent over-treatment, reduce side effects and costs. This finding was for those patients who had an inadequate response to methotrexate alone. Other drugs are commonly
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methotrexate mondays
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Andy and Gabriele M.Posted
Thu 23 Oct 2008 1:55pm
just talked to gabriele - she's headed to the rheumatolgoist right now for her infusion. let's all pray/meditate/whatever that it goes well and we receive some sort of encouragement that things will be getting better soon.
also, just fyi - gabs has started taking her methotrexate on sunday nights now so that she feels wiped out and crappy
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Methotrexate Recall
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Corry C.Posted
Wed 10 Nov 2010 6:52amMethotrexate is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug, also referred to as a DMARD, and is one of the medications given to those suffering from RA and juvenile arthritis, to slow down the progression of the disease. It is also given to those with severe psoriasis, or a specific type of cancer.
I have been taking it for years in the form of tablets
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methotrexate
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ilene g.Posted
Tue 06 Jan 2009 5:53pm
I have been off methotrexate for 6 weeks, but still experiencing the same amount of hair loss as when i ws on the medication. My hair stated falling out as soon as i started the meds and I only took meds for 5 weeks because of bad hair loss. Dr and pharmacy have no answers. Anyone else have this experience? How long will hair loss continue ?
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Methotrexate is Finished
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xoxomarebearPosted
Mon 03 Nov 2008 9:03pm
Well, Vivienne's third of four methotrexate days went just fine. She seems to have learned the art of sleeping through it, and her mood has been a bit fussy but not too bad. She has not thrown a fever at all. She is not inflicted with much nausea, but that might be coming. She's been eating so much that I can barely keep her hospital room stocked
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CBC, Vincristine, 6MP, Methotrexate, Dexamethasone, & Baseball
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ffongPosted
Thu 25 Mar 2010 12:00am
(Jay playing War with Mom)
ANC 2.1
WBC 2.6
HGB 11.9
PLT 251,000
Jaylon's counts are looking good. He received vincristine today and will start his steroids again for the next 5 days. He was able to squeeze in a baseball game to finish off the day. Looks like Jay will have a good night's sleep.
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Methotrexate Blues
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Sasha ..Posted
Mon 29 Sep 2008 6:31pm
if it’s a side effect of methotrexate. I had a huge wave of nausea while I was talking to Jax tonight. We made a nice big dinner for ourselves. It helped put flour on the chicken. I
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