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Hi i am an sle patient and am on 5 methotraxate weekly. my body temperature keeps going up of i cool myself down it goes down. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Fever: Since you are having temperature elevations or fever while on MTX treatment, I would advise seeing your physician. The fever spikes may indicate an infection and the source of the fever should be determined.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/23/2023

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