Skeletal Arthralgia

There is a 1-10% chance of experiencing neuromuscular and skeletal arthralgia from Methotrexate. Treatment of joint pain focuses on alleviating the discomfort.

Here are some things to try to help alleviate this side effect:
-bed rest
-gentle massage therapy
-stretching exercises
- warm baths
-over the counter pain medications such as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (ibuprofen, naproxen,or acetaminophen)
-if the pain is severe you may consult your physician for short-term stronger prescription pain medications. There is a 1-10% chance of experiencing neuromuscular and skeletal arthralgia from Methotrexate. Treatment of joint pain focuses on alleviating the discomfort.

Here are some things to try to help alleviate this side effect:
-bed rest
-gentle massage therapy
-stretching exercises
- warm baths
-over the counter pain medications such as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (ibuprofen, naproxen,or acetaminophen)
-if the pain is severe you may consult your physician for short-term stronger prescription pain medications.