It is late on a Friday afternoon and my pharmacy just called me regarding a new prescription, Methotrexate, that the Family Nurse Practioner at my Gastroenterologist office sent over to them.
Say What ?
No one at my Gastroenterologist office has contacted me about this prescription or even contacted me regarding my recent CT Enterography results.
My next appointment with my Gastroenterologist is on May 26th.
I understand my need for the new prescription, as I am apparently having my first Crohn's flare.
Right now I can only tolerate a full liquid diet and some soft foods and I am almost done with a 20 day Prednisone prescription.
I know that Methotrexate is given to IBD patients along with biologics.
And I read about the folic acid too.
But this communication gap between my FNP and my Gastroenterologist and myself concerns me.
I try to educate myself about my medical issues.
I like to be an informed patient and be an active member of my IBD "treatment team."
Surely I would need an appointment with my Gastroenterologist to discuss my CT Enterography results and then to be told about this new medication and to have my new treatment plan explained to me.
I am currently using Humira Pen Injections once a week for my Crohn's.
Since March 21st I have been to the ER, admitted to the Hospital for 24 hours, had a CT Scan w/contrast at the ER, blood draws, stool samples and a CT Enterography.
If you know about Crohn's Flares / Humira / Methotrexate / Folic Acid, please share with me your experiences.
I am also scheduled to have my second Covid vaccine on May 17th !
Should I not start taking the Methotrexate until after my second Covid vaccine.
Thank You. Lynda.
