On Monday I have an appointment with a GI nurse for my first dose of Methotrexate & coaching on how to self-inject.
I picked up the vials on Thursday. There was a bit of messing around because my GI was hoping that he could organise pre-filled syringes which we've since learned isn't possible. Then my local pharmacist wasn't sure of what size/gauge needles and syringes I would need so he couldn't order them but I spoke with the nurse who told me that the pharmacy near my GI clinic sells the right ones. She also said that she'll be able to provide me with the sharps container and alcohol wipes so that works out well
I'm feeling surprisingly calm about it despite having a terrible phobia of needles I took my folic acid supplement yesterday as advised by my GI. I thought it was odd that he wants me to take it a few days before my MTX injection rather than on the same day. Is that pretty standard practice?
I'm really unsure of what to expect. I've been on Azathioprine for almost 12 months (which I stopped taking a week ago) and I found myself experiencing almost no side effects except my hair shed a little more and I burned a little bit more readily if I went in the sun. I'm hoping that my luck continues with the MTX :thumright:
My appointment is at midday but I'm taking the full day off work on the chance that I don't feel well. I'm hoping that I feel up to working on Tuesday but I guess it's going to be a matter of trial and error. I'm also unsure about whether or not to have my injections in the mornings or at nights to best manage any side effects and to minimise the impact on my work as much as possible.
I would really appreciate any experiences others have had with this drug, both good and bad
I picked up the vials on Thursday. There was a bit of messing around because my GI was hoping that he could organise pre-filled syringes which we've since learned isn't possible. Then my local pharmacist wasn't sure of what size/gauge needles and syringes I would need so he couldn't order them but I spoke with the nurse who told me that the pharmacy near my GI clinic sells the right ones. She also said that she'll be able to provide me with the sharps container and alcohol wipes so that works out well
I'm feeling surprisingly calm about it despite having a terrible phobia of needles I took my folic acid supplement yesterday as advised by my GI. I thought it was odd that he wants me to take it a few days before my MTX injection rather than on the same day. Is that pretty standard practice?
I'm really unsure of what to expect. I've been on Azathioprine for almost 12 months (which I stopped taking a week ago) and I found myself experiencing almost no side effects except my hair shed a little more and I burned a little bit more readily if I went in the sun. I'm hoping that my luck continues with the MTX :thumright:
My appointment is at midday but I'm taking the full day off work on the chance that I don't feel well. I'm hoping that I feel up to working on Tuesday but I guess it's going to be a matter of trial and error. I'm also unsure about whether or not to have my injections in the mornings or at nights to best manage any side effects and to minimise the impact on my work as much as possible.
I would really appreciate any experiences others have had with this drug, both good and bad