# Asking for some advice/help

**URL:** <https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/asking-for-some-advice-help/1123>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [November 11, 2012, 12:32am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/asking-for-some-advice-help/1123 "2012-11-11T00:32:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![Livinday2day](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/livinday2day/32/611_2.png) [@Livinday2day](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Livinday2day)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2012, 12:32am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/asking-for-some-advice-help/1123/1 "2012-11-11T00:32:54Z")

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I know this is probably a common question and I apologize if it has been repeated. But I am looking for advice/guidance on whether to take my weekly mtx dose while I have a cold? What have people heard or experienced? Please help... Thanks

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**Author:** ![Stoney](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/stoney/32/5959_2.png) [@Stoney](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Stoney)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2012, 1:32am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/asking-for-some-advice-help/1123/2 "2012-11-11T01:32:33Z")

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When I was on MTX I had asked my doctor specifically about this. I was told that even a low grade fever to go ahead and take my weekly dose, but if it was a higher fever I should skip the weekly dose completely and just wait until the next week. Hope you feel better soon.

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**Author:** ![michael\_in\_vermont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/michael_in_vermont/32/640_2.png) [@michael\_in\_vermont](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/michael_in_vermont)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2012, 3:15am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/asking-for-some-advice-help/1123/3 "2012-11-11T03:15:45Z")

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I was told the same thing as Stoney. I have never had to miss it. I have onlt had colds or other low grade infections that cleared right up.

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**Author:** ![Rebel\_mom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/rebel_mom/32/585_2.png) [@Rebel\_mom](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Rebel_mom)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2012, 11:23pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/asking-for-some-advice-help/1123/4 "2012-11-11T23:23:22Z")

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Ditto to the other two.

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**Author:** ![Wheeler](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/wheeler/32/782_2.png) [@Wheeler](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Wheeler)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2012, 12:51am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/asking-for-some-advice-help/1123/5 "2012-11-12T00:51:20Z")

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I took it all the time. My GP prescibed it so when I got sick URI he knew and told me to take it as along as I was not running a high fever or feeling toxic.

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**Author:** ![Livinday2day](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/livinday2day/32/611_2.png) [@Livinday2day](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Livinday2day)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2012, 1:30pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/asking-for-some-advice-help/1123/6 "2012-11-12T13:30:30Z")

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Thank you all for your advice. I went ahead and took it. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, it really is appreciated :)

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**Author:** ![janeatiu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/janeatiu/32/3886_2.png) [@janeatiu](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/janeatiu)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2012, 8:44pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/asking-for-some-advice-help/1123/7 "2012-11-12T20:44:21Z")

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Hi!

I'm only in my 6th week of MTX and this week I got a sinus infection. I contacted the doctor before I got really sick and was given an antibiotic that can be taken with MTX. The infection took hold so I dosed up with the antibiotic and double checked about the MTX and was told to go ahead. Different courses for different horses? I'm still taking prednisone, too, which might have something to do with the differing approach? Hope you're feeling better! ~Jane