Methotrexate Question

[abirch2013]

I am a 15 year old boy. I have Crohn's Disease. I was put on Remicade in April of 2012 and then put on Methotrexate injections in August of 2012 because of a small stricture. I am doing better. I have a colonoscopy scheduled for June. In your opinion, if the stricture is gone, which i'm pretty sure it is, do you think I could come off of the Methotrexate. I would still be taking the Remicade. I just hat the way the injections of Methotrexate make me feel. Thanks for reading.:ysmile:

 

[Clare Lack]

Hi, my daughter is 16 years old and had crohns since she was 10. She has tried every medication going and is now on methotrexate weekly injections. She is currently having a flare so on pred steriods as well. I am not 100% sure but would imagine they would continue with your injections as they have kept her on her meds whilst she is well

 

[abirch2013]

OK. Does your daughter have any of the side effects like tiredness and nausea from the injections? If so, how does she cope with them. Thanks.

 

[Clare Lack]

My daughter does get tired very easily but unfortunately could be due to a flare at the moment. She is also on steriods but hospital are slowing weaning her off these. She does not feel sick on the injections

 

[PsychoJane]

Are you taking folic acid along with your methotrexate?

 

[Clare Lack]

Yes she takes liquid form 2ml per day