meds cause you to flare? i have been on mtx,for a few month,tree weeks ago i increased my mtx. and started enbrel two weeks ago, and now i am suddenly having a flare.has this happened to anyone before?
any input is greatful. i would hate to have these meds not work for me
kel
Hi Kel,
I think any time you change meds, your body can have some kind of reaction to the varied dosage or to the different/new med. Let your doctor know that you are experiencing this.
A couple months ago I had a bad reaction to the Remicade that I have been on for a year now. Every joint ached and throbbed. Even ones not normally troublesome. After about 10 days all quieted down. My next infusion went well with none of this problem at all. My doctor said to let him know when I have unexpected reactions to the infusion/med.
Give a call and put your mind at ease.
Good luck!
Molly Bee
It sounds strange that 'taking meds' can increase your discomfort, but yes. I've felt 'worse' after taking mtx! , who knows? LyndaI have had flares after adjusting my dose of mtx and when i switched from oral to injectable. I think it does take the body time to adjust to new neds or new dosages.
Call your doc just to be on the safe side.