Chemo Drugs

[wildflower415]

Im 18 and I was diagnosed with Crohns Disease last year when I was 17. Since I was diagnosed I have been on Methotrexate at first 10 mg but now I am only on 5mg. I am in college now and it is difficult having to live with chemo head and also catching ever cold that anyone I come in contact with has. I would just like to hear from anyone that has been on this medication to hear there thoughts on the treatment and possible alternatives. I am also into atlernative medicine so Im open to suggestions. But really Im open to anything I have been suffering for a year and a half and Im just ready to get better and move on with my life. Thank you to anyone that has any advice to help and god bless everyone else that has to live with Crohns or Colitis.

[pmorrishtx]

While everyone has different reactions to medications, the dosages of Methotrexate used are miniscule compared to those used when it is infused as a chemotherapeutic agent so you're the first person I've heard of having "chemo head" as a result.

MTX is usually used in conjunction with Humira due to certain synergies.  If you are suffering I urge you to speak with your parents and/or gastroenterologist to discuss your treatment plan to address this.

[lizziecee]

I have had Crohn's for 42 yrs now - dx when I was 24 yrs, now 67! I was on mtx tablets 25 mg weekly, then 25 mg injections (done at home weekly), but after having some serious flares and surgery (right hemi-colectomy) 3 yrs ago, I was put on Infliximab infusions, every 8 weeks as a day patient in hospital. This caused enormous weight gain and I have just recently gone back onto mtx 25 mg injections which is working okay. I have other Crohn's complications such as pancreatic insufficiency, for which I take Creon enzymes with each meal, and Colesevelam for bile salts. We cannot prescribe any drugs as a lot of them are toxic, and can only be prescribed by a Gastroenterologist. I would suggest you have a consultation with your own gastro and heed his advice - they are the experts, not us!
Take care,
Liz.