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Is anyone taking Methotrexate as a low dose chemo.

A MyLymphomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hemet, CA

I've been experience neck stiffness and pain that has gotten progressively worse radiating from the back of my skull close to the base to my shoulders. Sometimes when I swallow it hurts deep inside my neck muscles. I'm also getting sores in my mouth.. I'm wondering if this could be a side effect.. I've been on methotrexate since Dec 2018.

August 21, 2020 (edited)
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Members rallied around someone experiencing neck pain and mouth sores while on methotrexate, urging them to see a doctor promptly and offering... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing neck pain and mouth sores while on methotrexate, urging them to see a doctor promptly and offering prayers and encouragement. The member followed up to share that their oncologist determined the neck pain was likely arthritis rather than a medication side effect, and that a specialized mouthwash had significantly reduced their mouth sores. Several members also exchanged information about different types of lymphoma and leukemia diagnoses, creating space for mutual understanding within the community.

A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Please get yourself to a doctor soon. I'll be praying. Nice to have seen you yesterday. I just finished the book I have been reading and will start on one of those in the bag later.

August 21, 2020
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

My dermatologist injects methotrexate in my legs when I develop squarmous cell carcinomas there. It makes them shrink and ultimately go away. I also am in remission from NHL.

August 23, 2020
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

MaryLou, I know it has a lot of uses from psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and different cancers.. It decreases immune system activity and slows the growth of skin and cancer cells. Have you had any side effects at all?

August 23, 2020
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Keep us posted LynnMarie and get better soon. :-)

August 22, 2020
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I agree with Harry and Lois. I will be praying for you too.

August 21, 2020

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