What is your experience with Methotrexate injections for RA?

[tootsieroll0065]

I will be taking the injection form of Methotrexate for RA, in hopes that it will not make me sick since I need to increase my med level. Anyone have experience with this drug? I can handle 4 pills of Metho a week, but my Dr now wants me to try .6 or .8 ml of the injectable form (like taking 6 or 8 pills) instead. Any input would be helpful!
Thanks!

[Brain Babe]

Have you considered getting a second opinion? Some of the side effects are quite serious, and I don't know if I would follow that course of therapy without a second opinion. Make sure you at least read up a lot on what some of the side effects are...and make sure you are comfortable with everything--and ask questions until you are completely satisfied with all the answers.

Questions to consider in making the decision to switch to the injection form:
--Will it improve your quality of life?

--Will it be more cost-effective?

--Will it be easier, treatment-wise? (Easier for you, or the dr.)

--Will it prolong your life/hold off the disease any longer than pills would?

These are just some things I would ask and consider...when I am in doubt, I make a pros and cons list, and then take that list and discuss with my husband...