Methotrexate-Eye or Anemia Problems?

Hi there,

Originally posted by klynn141   I was wondering if anyone has either had vision changes or anemia due to taking Methotrexate?

 Blurred vision from MTX usually occurs at much higher dosage than is used to treat RA. However any change in vision while taking DMARDS should be evaluated by an opthamalogist: the sooner the better. Chronic inflammation can also cause changes in eyesight.

Have you considered making some dietary changes to improve your hg/hct levels? Making some simple changes in eating patterns can result in a big payoff in blood counts. Additionally, sometimes an increase in the daily intake of folic acid will help increase the counts. As always discuss any change in your diet or the addition of supplements with your physician.

 There are at least a few members who have anemia of chronic disease and/or low B-12 as a result of RA. Uncontrolled or under-controlled inflammation raises havoc with the who body not just the joints.

IIRC you had an appointment with an endocrinologist regarding your thyroid. It may be worthwhile discussing your hg/hct levels along with following up on your thyroid.

Good luck.

Spelunker: Well, I'm eating prunes! LOL  I thought I'd take your advice and try to eat better, more veggies, fruit, less bad stuff....I read Prunes are a great source of iron, fiber and potassium.... Lets see...the list goes on... horrible leg cramps the past several days, constipation  for a month now (yeah glad I put that one out there) and Iron for anemia ...a good source for all those things.  My tremors have worsened, (prob Prednisone?), ankles I noticed lastnight look like fluid retention, wheezing still there...and on and on..... I am just a bucket of fun!