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thinksRAstinks (09/22/08)

So sorry you are not getting relief with the drugs you are using. Do you take folic acid too? That is suppose to help with MTX side effects. I was very lucky in that the MTX works well and I also tolerate it well. I guess it should be a good enough trade off for me but it still isn't! I just resent that RA has taken my relaxation method away. I quit smoking 24 years ago when I had my first child and I don't indulge myself food because I gain weight too easily. I feel like I have NO VICE! I'm so glad to hear from someone like myself who likes the "hard stuff" LOL! I talked to my doctor and he said I reaaly should play around- they just don't know if drinking with MTX will cause liver problems, they just know that MTX on it's own can cause liver problems and why add to it.... When I drink I just make sure I refrain on the day of MTX. I try to drink extra water the next day too to flush my liver. If you can stay away all together you might be better off. I notice I am drinking more and more often when I relaxed my views and yet I do worry.... Anyway- nice to meet you!
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dustyv99 (07/25/08)

Thank you for the support
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OhMickey (07/24/08)

Thank you. It means so much. I hope that this finds you feeling good :)