Just wondering, it is normal to shake alot from the Methotrexate? My DR. said some do but I seem to be really shaky and I don't think it is the prednisone...I have been on that before and it has never done this. I am also so swollen from head to toe! My ankle's look like I don't have any. I have also gained about 25 lbs in about 6 weeks. Not me.
Q: Is it normal for the Methotrexate to make you shake?
Answers (2)
8/ 8/09 8:44pm
Lisa,
I shake a lot, both my Rhuemy and GP have told me its the Pred. I take 40mg a day, not sure the MTX would make you shake, I take Arava myself instead of MTX. I would bet on the Pred. I also have no ankles and an extra tire from it!
Brad
8/ 9/09 1:45pm
Also that much pred will make you gain weight, its just another side effect. It will however lessen once you stop taking it.
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Thanks! Yeah, that is about what I am on with the pred. 30 mg one day then alternate to 40 the next day. I don't like some of the side effects of it but it sure does help!!! Very strange sleep patterns. It's like when I am up and I feel good, I don't want to even try to go to sleep because I want to take advantage of just feeling normal. And I guess there could be worst things than an "extra tire".
thanks again!
Lisa