Just another MTX story

[Fred]

Hey,

I had my 4th mtx dose last Thursday, everything is ok for the moment, excepting the shingles (it is confirmed). I will have new blood tests this week, hope no problems occurs. Here we had Easter, but I'm not a religious guy and I also can't have alcohol being on mtx

Cheers!

If it's confirmed as shingles you may be interested what the NHS say. I know it's not your country but the NHS information is relaiable.

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If you are taking methotrexate and have never had chickenpox you may be at risk of severe infection from the virus which causes chickenpox and shingles. If you come into close contact with someone who has either of these conditions, you should contact your doctor or nurse
promptly as you may need special treatment.

Some also suggest stopping methotrexate whilst you have shingles.

I've not had them myself but a friend of mine did and it's not nice. I hope you feel better soon.