I was diagnosed with R.A. 5 weeks ago and have been taking Methotrexate 15 mg orally. For the past 4 days I've had a mild burning sensation in my chest/lungs that I have never had before. My doctor listened to me breath and didn't hear anything. Any ideas ?
Q: New to R.A./methotrexate/burning sensation
Answers (2)
9/24/09 9:59pm
It may or not be related to the MTX. If it continues there are options to MTX, such as Arava and Plaquinel. Also be aware breathing issues can be a side affect of many RA drugs. Keep after your doc if you don't get relief from it.
Take Care,
Brad
10/ 8/09 6:06pm
I was on mxt a long time ago. What you are feeling is a possible side effect which I had and still have is acid reflux. MXT is actually a cancer drug, it does work with helping to control ra. Talk to your doctor about it some more, ask him if it could possibly be acid reflux.
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Thanks for answering. I've looked all over the internet and can't find anything that relates. It's like I breathed in some awful chemical fumes and my lungs are irratated, although I did not.