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[Ladybug12]

My daughter had her infusion on Thursday. She did not take her folic pill until 11:30 this morning. I have to give her the methotrexate shot today. Would someone please share their experiences with combination of medicine. This is my first time giving her the shot a day after the infusion.

 

[Hypocrohniac]

Ladybug12, I don't have infusions, but I do self-inject MTX. I know the amazing parents on here will be along soon with their excellent advice. Would it help if you had a quick cry/tantrum in a private place, then be able to put on a calm face for your daughter? I assume she will need close monitoring, but she may feel better if you can pretend that it is no big deal (even though it is a HUGE deal!).

 

[Maya142]

There should be no problem. We have done Remicade infusions on the same day as MTX shots. My older daughter now often does her MTX shot on the same day as her Humira shot. ALL the GIs and rheumatologists we have seen (and we've seen many between my two daughters!) have said it's ok to do them on the same day.

Is this her first MTX shot? Is she on folic acid daily?

She will be fine. Hang in there!!

 

[pdx]

We have also done mtx on the same day or the day following Remicade, with no issues. Hope it all goes well.

 

[my little penguin]

Same day more than a few times for humira and mtx

Good luck

 

[Ladybug12]

Thanks guys for responding. She is doing amazing with the shots. She's giving me step by step instructions to me to make sure I know what to do. I just pray that this combo works. Once again thank you all for responding.