The Rheum. have started me on Methotrexate http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/d...r/a682019.html ,which is scary as it is used to treat Lupus, Cancer, and other scary sounding things, but so far it does seem like it might, possibly be doing something. (I have been on it for 3 weeks now, only one week on the intended dose, though.)

Now though, I seem to have developed a side-effect from the Methotrexate. I have been itchy for the past few days. No bumps, rashes, swelling, redness, etc. I look normal except for the itch. If anyone has had itching as a med. side effect and knows how to lessen it please help! And if anyone has any ideas about anything I'm open to them!

benedryl is often used for an allergic reaction to medication but i think you should contact your doctor and let him/her know the reaction you are having. Allergic reactions can become worse over time after repeated exposures.

Thanks.
I did call my Dr. (Before I posted on here, actually...and she was going to call back within 48hrs.) She says she doesn't think the itch is from Methotrexate, as the itch associated with that 99% of the time involves rash. But she suggested taking Benadryl every 6 hrs. I have been doing so and it seems to be helping... I just hope the itch completely goes away soon.