NRAS Logo
Logged in as: pedro-pmc Search | Moderate | Active Topics | My Profile | Members | Logout

New Topic Post Reply
MTX doseage Options
Previous Topic · Next Topic
danaozuk
#1 Posted : Saturday, August 06, 2011 8:37:23 PM Quote
Rank: Newbie

Groups: Registered

Joined: 1/30/2011
Posts: 4
Hi, could anyone tell me what the maximum dose of MTX is please, as my consultant has just agreed (reluctantly) to raise my dose to 20mg weekly, due to the number of flare ups ive had recently and I was wondering if this was getting close to the maximum. If so, what treatment can I expect to be offered if it doesn't improve things? Thanks
PS my wife would like to know if there is an area on the forum dedicated to the families of RA sufferers
Back to top
 Report Abusive | Report SPAM
dorat
#2 Posted : Saturday, August 06, 2011 9:41:32 PM Quote
Rank: Advanced Member


Groups: Registered

Joined: 12/3/2009
Posts: 3,157
Location: Huddersfield
Hi, I'm not sure what the maximum dose of mtx is, but there are some on here on 25mg.
Your consultant should have discussed with you what the next step will be if the increased dose doesn't have the required effect, but possibly he might add another DMARD, Combinations of two or three DMARDS often work well where one drug has failed.
Hopefully the increased mtx will work for you, lots of people do well on mtx alone.

There is a thread on the forum for partners/ families of RA sufferers. If you go to the forum home page and scroll down, it is third from the bottom.
Fingers crossed for improvement for you on the mtx.

Doreen xx
Back to top
 Report Abusive | Report SPAM
sarahd
#3 Posted : Saturday, August 06, 2011 11:05:56 PM Quote
Rank: Member

Groups: Registered

Joined: 4/15/2011
Posts: 19
Location: Orpington, Kent
Hi!
I have RA but am also a nurse. I am on methotrexate 25 mg a week which is the maximum dose.

Sarah
Back to top
 Report Abusive | Report SPAM
AnnieB
#4 Posted : Sunday, August 07, 2011 12:06:28 PM Quote
Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Registered

Joined: 5/19/2010
Posts: 384
Hi,

I am also on 25mg MTX weekly and at the moment working a treat.

Anne x
Back to top
 Report Abusive | Report SPAM
danaozuk
#5 Posted : Sunday, August 07, 2011 1:19:35 PM Quote
Rank: Newbie

Groups: Registered

Joined: 1/30/2011
Posts: 4
Thanks everyone for the replies, at least I know that I have a little more time on this.
Back to top
 Report Abusive | Report SPAM
jeanb
#6 Posted : Sunday, August 07, 2011 1:38:26 PM Quote
Rank: Advanced Member


Groups: Registered

Joined: 12/3/2009
Posts: 3,006
Location: Timperley
Sometimes, a very slight increase in mtx will keep you going for a long time. Hope it all goes well for you
xx
Back to top
 Report Abusive | Report SPAM
Users browsing this topic
New Topic Post Reply
Forum Jump  
You can post new topics in this forum.
You can reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You can edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

SoClean Theme By Jaben Cargman (Tiny Gecko)
Powered by YAF 1.9.3 | YAF © 2003-2009, Yet Another Forum.NET
This page was generated in 0.118 seconds.