Just curious if anyone has had allergic reactions to MTX. I've had outbreaks of rashes/hives for quite awhile. Not knowing what is was, I think it may be the MTX. I've been real careful to stay out of direct sunlight as of late. I took my dose this morning. .7cc and have had the usual gas problems but I am fully broken out on my chest and my arms are starting to welt up around the inside of my arms. Yikes! Would antihistamines help this? I'd rather not take anything else if I don't have to. TIA
Monk
Gosh, I haven't had that. No doubt someone here has though. Maybe you could try a topical cream, like benedryl?I would give your doc a call, as this definitely could be an allergic reaction. I was allergic to Plaquenil and was instructed to take Benadryl to counteract my allergy - but definitely get some input from your doc before you take anything. I hope that you feel better very soon and am so sorry if you are allergic.
Please let us know how you are doing.
Hugs,
Jen
Took antihistamine. Dropped my clothes and now my trunk area is breaking out. Gotta be reaction. I'm not taking anymore mtx until I see my doc on the 20th. Screw it, it's been more trouble than its worth. Nice headache too. [QUOTE=Monk320]Took antihistamine. Dropped my clothes and now my trunk area is breaking out. Gotta be reaction. I'm not taking anymore mtx until I see my doc on the 20th. Screw it, it's been more trouble than its worth. Nice headache too.[/QUOTE]I would highly recommend giving a call to the doctor. Particularly if it's getting worse! Take care - will watch for an update.
Jen
Monk, I agree with Jen! As someone who has several drug allergies, I'll tell you that all of my allergies start with a bad rash! They can be quite dangerous.
My Rheumy said I'm allergic to MTX, too, but on that one, I developed a severe cough that wouldn't go away. But allergies can show up differently on different people. However, with a rash, and just having taken your MTX I would at the very least get hold of the doctor tonight! If you can't, you might want to go to the ER.
Let us know what happens.
Nini
Monk:
I was one of the very rare folks who had a life-threatening reaction to MTX on the initial dose. It was touch and go for a while. Even though I had this type of reaction, my research showed that only 250 life-threatening/deaths occured with MTX. I just got lucky. LOL Anyway, I definitely would call the doc. If those hives spread any, get to the ER. I am just getting over a case of hives that covered me from head to toe -- (with medical help!!!) It's not fun and can affect your breathing. Do take care and keep us posted.
I looked at my list of side effects given to me by the pharmacy and getting a rash is a rare side effect. I'd def. call the doctor.I'm alive !!!!!!! Just shaking my head wondering what this could be. I see my RA Doc Monday morning and I won't dose the mtx til I see her. Hives are just beautiful aren't they? Doc's office said to take the anti histamines and watch for breathing difficulties. Benadryl cream if I wanted. I need to get back to my allergist and test for food allergies as well. I'm allergic to all kinds of stuff, but this is the first time in my life I've had hives over and over. Got me stumped.That would just stink if you are allergic to Mtx. Make sure it is that before you throw it out. I would hate to think you would be allergic to something that helps. Gosh this stinks!!!
I was allergic to MTX but like an earlier poster, got a severe cough, which wouldn't budge rather than hives/a rash.
Hope things improve soon.
[QUOTE=Monk320]I'm alive !!!!!!! Just shaking my head wondering what this could be. I see my RA Doc Monday morning and I won't dose the mtx til I see her. Hives are just beautiful aren't they? Doc's office said to take the anti histamines and watch for breathing difficulties. Benadryl cream if I wanted. I need to get back to my allergist and test for food allergies as well. I'm allergic to all kinds of stuff, but this is the first time in my life I've had hives over and over. Got me stumped.[/QUOTE]