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Hi all  -   I woke up this morning with the worst bladder infection I think I have ever had.  I havent even had one in years.   I can't even think straight.  Do  you think there is a correlation between MTX and my defenses being down???  I work for my primary care doctor so I am  hoping she will give me something today.  I rummaged thru my cabinets and found some Cipro.  I know I should ask the dr. first but I can't stand it and took one.    I have only  been taking MTX for three weeks now.          Should I call my Rheumatologist and let him know also or just let my primary take care of t his.  I don't see Rheumy until the 23rd.    My bladder is actually taking my thoughts off of my joints this morning.    :(

Welcome to the board. Sorry to hear you have a UTI. I hope you find relief from it soon.

Feel better soon.
welcome, winbox..
 
UTI's are the worst, aren't they? 
 
I would see you PCP before taking anything.. give a sample and let her check it out... 
 
about calling the RD... mine wants to hear if I have a fever or chills...and if I have fever and chills, I better be calling him from the ER......
 
about the MTX and it lowering your resistance .....  IDK, but I didn't have any infection issues til I began the biologics...... MTX never seemed to set me up w/ infections....

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