methotrexate and leg pains
Hello. My five year old son had his first methotrexate injection on Friday. All seemed fine, until the second night, when he woke up twice with extreme pain in his foot. Lasted 30 mins and had him screaming. Some kind of muscle or nerve pain?? (Hard to interpret from a 5 year old). Anyone else experience anything like this related to methotrexate? Any advice, remedies much appreciated. Thanks.
Hello. My five year old son had his first methotrexate injection on Friday. All seemed fine, until the second night, when he woke up twice with extreme pain in his foot. Lasted 30 mins and had him screaming. Some kind of muscle or nerve pain?? (Hard to interpret from a 5 year old). Anyone else experience anything like this related to methotrexate? Any advice, remedies much appreciated. Thanks.
oor little guy! Has he been on pred? These meds often deplete the body of potassium and calcium, which causes muscle cramps,leg cramps, Charlie Horses, foot cramps. Try giving him some yogurt if he can tolerate dairy that's high in potassium and calcium for a few days. Also orange juice if he can tolerate it is high in potassium. 