It's legit.
I won't fly. I do not want to be in a tin can with a mix of people and their regional bacteria, and snotty coughing children.
Plus I do chemotherapy on Fridays, and I prefer not to spend the next three days feeling like crap in some hotel room.
I have Lupus, an autoimmune disease. The risk of infection is my fear of flying.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methotrexate
Methotrexate (
MTX), formerly known as
amethopterin, is a
chemotherapy agent and
immune system suppressant.
[1] It is used to treat
cancer,
autoimmune diseases,
ectopic pregnancy, and for medical
abortions. Types of cancers it is used for include
breast cancer,
leukemia,
lung cancer,
lymphoma, and
osteosarcoma. Types of autoimmune diseases it is used for include
psoriasis,
rheumatoid arthritis, and
Crohn's disease. It can be given by mouth or by injection.
[1]
Common side effects include nausea, feeling tired, fever, increased risk of infection,
low white blood cell counts, and
breakdown of the skin inside the mouth. Other side effects may include
liver disease,
lung disease,
lymphoma, and severe skin rashes. People on long term treatment should be regularly checked for side effects. It is not safe during
breastfeeding. In those with
kidney problems lower doses may be needed. It acts by blocking the body's use of
folic acid.
[1]