Yesterday made 3 weeks since my last dose of mtx due to a sinus infection. During most of the three weeks I did not get a major increase of pain but I did get the exhaustion back. However, was curious to know if the lack of pain was due from me or the prednisone and anti-inflammatories? So on Tuesday I thought I would cut my anti-inflammatory med in half and stop the 5mg of prednisone (like i had been taking it before).
Well...it sure wasn't me (my body) doing better!! Wednesday I had all the flu like symptoms again. My hole body aching and all. Of course I began my reg doses Wednesday, but I have not recovered from my stupidity as of late.
Should I just up my dosage of prednisone for a few days? And when is it okay to resume my mtx? Do I need to wait for my sinus infection/cold to be totally gone 1st?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I'm in a great deal of discomfort.
BLessed whenI was on mtx anytime I had an infection I had to stay off it till the infection was gone. Are you on anitbiotics for the sinus infection and has the dr checked you again to see if the sinus infection is gone?? Once your dr says the sinus infection is gone you should be able to start up on the mtx. memeHI Blessed, I agree with Meme, I have recently restarted MTX after a chest infection that took forever to go away, now I have been back on MTX for 3 weeks and have a sinus infection I think, I have to see GP tomorrow. So if I was you I would not up the pred as that can mask infections, I would make sure the infection is well and truly gone before restarting MTX, see your doc to see what next? Best of luck, Janie.
call your doctor. no one here knows enough of your medical history to advise you properly on what is best for your situation. all we can offer is generalities
Blessed,
Call your doctor to see what they suggest.
As a side note, my RD told me NOT to stop MTX when I was sick, only to stop my Enbrel. I would get some clarification on what your RD wants you to do in the event of an illness.
Phats
Lisa