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#84689 11-23-2008 05:54 PM | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 706 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | OP  "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 706 | Neil will be starting Methotrexate tomorrow. Anybody experience side effects? If so, what were they and how bad? He's been on just about everything else and I'm sure this won't be TOO different but I'd like to hear from those who have actually had it. Thanks.
Sue
cg to husband, 48 Stage 1V head and neck SCC. First surgery 9/07. Radiation and several rounds of chemo followed. Mets to chest and lungs. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." Went home to God on February 22, 2009.
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Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 309 | i have had it in the past - remember feeling like i had the flu for a few days after each dose but not much else ,... this link shows possible side effects http://www.drugs.com/sfx/methotrexate-side-effects.html
Rita - Age 44
wife, mother of 4 - ages 3,16,21,24 & grandma to 1
(R upper) Maxillectomy 8/8/08 - UW / Seattle, WA.
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"Those who think by the inch and speak by the yard, should be kicked by the foot."
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Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 43 | Sue, I had Methotrexate for 4 weekly treatments in September. The easy part for me was that it was an injection and only took a few minutes rather than Cisplatin which took hours. I did have side effects after week 3. Mouth sores, fatigue,and pluersy, no vomiting and no nausea though. My reaction was considered unusual and I was taken off of it. Wikipedia has a bit to say about it and worth reading it and the links. I want to say that it is a testimony to the Strength and Love, Neil and You Share. Remarkable. Most people refuse the 2nd treatment. Can you imagine? You both have been through so many. Keep on, Keep on, It's an inspiration to everyone! Tom
SCC Tonsil Rt T3 N2b M0 side DX Jan 04 Tx 36 Rad 3 cisplatin Tx ending May 04. partial neck dissection july 04..... July 15,08 mets to liver Age 57...Did Methotrexate Sept 08. Now on a trial drug Panitumumab, Feb4,09 treatments stopped. going to Tibetan Medicine.
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