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10/10/2008 11:12
Mochajava
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 Are you suppose to take your methotrexate while you have a virus? I have cold and acute bronchitis. I get it yearly, actually several times a year. I've attempted to talk with my doctor's office all day, but they must be extremely busy.
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10/10/2008 12:54
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 I believe you can still take it. But, since you're questioning it- it'd be best to wait until you talk with someone at the doctor's office.

Hang in there, and get better soon.

"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place." ~Unknown
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10/10/2008 15:30
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 Thats a good question. I know when I get a virus my rheumy told me not to take my cellcept. So could be a possibility but you really should talk to someone at the doctors office. I also have a cold with laryngitis which I too get about three times or more a year. I sure hope you feel better soon.
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10/10/2008 16:02
Mochajava
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 Thanks guys for your input. The doctor's office called about an hour before I was suppose to take my shot. I am to skip this dose. Evidently MTX can make you a lot sicker if you have a virus. Who needs that? I've already missed a week of work. My students are beside themselves.(They're a great bunch of kids.) The doc did say he might need to take something else for the pain this week. That makes me a little nervous, but I'm tough bird. I can handle it.

All my love and warmest wishes to my friends.

Thanks for your support.

Mochajava
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10/11/2008 00:05
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 Glad that you heard back from your doctor, and have his medical advice.

I DO hope you get to feeling better soon. Sounds like you've had it way too long already.

Hang in there, and get better soon. And we'll keep you in our thoughts.

~warm gentle hugs~

"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place." ~Unknown
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