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What Is Everyone’s Feeling On Methotrexate?
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Today my doctor prescribed methotrexate. I am also on remicade at the highest dose every 4 weeks with no improvement. I am also on metformin 1000 mg a day. I haven’t saw much of a change. My doctors prescribed methotrexate to add to my medicines. I am worried about side effects as well as fertility in the future. I am not planning to have kids now but in the future I would love too. I am 22 and would like to keep all options open. If anyone has any facts/opinions please let me know

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Is it a dermatologist, does the Dr. know anything about HS. That's a lot of meds. I would be concerned about your mental. Please get a second opinion. Keep searching, this is your life not there's… read more

Remicade
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Has anyone had to take spironolactone with remicade I'm waiting for my insurance to approve a higher dosage of remicade because even though there some improvement I'm still flaring I heard methotrexate can cause some serious side effects just wanted to hear everyone thoughts

A myHSteam Member

Wow thanks Shane I think tht what my doctor is going to do next if this remicade is not working I only had three doses so far but I thought there would be more significant changes

Anyone On Or Trying Methotrexate? Just Curious If It Helped And How Long Did It Take To Notice Improvement If It Did.
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Hi Alina, some doctors are sure and some aren't, it be nice if they were all in sync about hs but were not there yet, have a great weekend.

Is Joint Pain Common With HS?
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I have had joint pain and saw a rheumatologist he stated it was part of HS. They prescribed me methotrexate,
folic acid and remicade infusion. Has anyone else been on this?

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I was also referred to a Rheumatologist - he advised HS is autoimmune disease. Skin fighting violently to get rid of infection. Cost me a fortune and put me on Imuran . Supposed to shrink the… read more

Has Humira Helped With Min Side Effects?
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