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Are you taking methotrexate or biologics(ie., Enbrel) & experiencing memory problems or depression? Today I talked to someone who had these symptoms so severely he had to stop these meds for his RA. He said he knows of others who've experienced these side effects, too.
Yes. I have a huge issue with memory. I have no way of knowing if it is from the MTX or Orencia, or one of my other many medications.
Depression? I don't know. I take an anti-depressant for my Fibromyalgia. I do not feel depressed but could be and not know it because I am taking something for it, even though not the reason I am taking it.
I've been on MTX for around 8 years, give or take.
I am a cancer survivor. I received extremely high doses of Methotrexate (about 1.5 liters over about 24 hours) during a dozen or so hospital stays, over a four year prior. I also had lower doses injected directly into my spinal column. I don't recall any memory problems or depression at that time. I have been in remission for 21 years, and have never experienced these problems since then.
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