Methotrexate & chest infection symptoms

I was on methotrexate years ago. I was told it was imperative that I didn’t drink alcohol, I don’t drink, but ended up with fatty deposits on my kidneys I was told it was because I’d drunk alcohol, which I hadn’t !! I stopped taking them . If I were you I’d get advice

so good to hear honesty about the side effects of metho. YES I did have a really bad chest infection shortly after I went onto metho - I had to have 2 lots of anti biotics to clear it. Since then - ive been on metho for 5 years - its been ok but my breathing has definitely suffered. I had what I think was a severe allergic reation recently to a different brand of metho (I do have a sensitive allergic immune system) so I have decided to stop for a while. I just want a break from the crippling muscle fatige and exhaustion, and the reaction I had was difficulty breathing and rapid heartbeat - I am not prepared to risk full on anaphalaptic shock to my health. So Ive stopped - my skin is awful again but I need to discuss next steps with my hospital. Hope this helps - you know - I get my bloods monitored and they all come back clear - but what about having our lungs monitored throughout? I will ask if this would be possible...I think our lungs are erm...quite important???!! they are monitored before treatment but I think they need monitoring during....anyway good luck on your journey - it is a journey and I have to say that metho has been a miracle cure for me up until now - sorry - I didnt want to put you off trying it! We are all different. best wishes

Methotrexate is (basically) chemotherapy. Gotta be so careful with it. Indeed, metho has a very low success rate for psoriasis. Perhaps as low as 10%. Surprised it remains so popular (in my view).

I’ve been on metho since 2016 and take by pill. I also use dovobet for the odd breakout on my elbows. It’s been a lifesaver for me. I had psoriasis on the bottom of my feet. Very sore and my feet were swollen. I did get bronchitis 2 times in 2017 but that’s it. Do not go in the sun the day after meditation I got hives. But beyond that to be honest I say take it. But I have heard the pills are easier on you than the needle. I go for blood work every 3 months now. All good