DR Trentham visit

[Guest guest]

I just got back from Boston. Dr. Trentham felt I was doing well on my methotrexate, and said that maybe I could lessen the amount in the future. I was discouraged because I was hoping he would suggest my taking another medication as well to stop my nose deterioration.

I think my case is very unusual- I really never have huge flares. I will just burn for a few hours in different areas. My nose has never really been very red- it just crackles and has a pinching ache to it. But it is definately shrinking in the middle.

BIG QUESTION: Should my nose be continuing to deteriorate if my medication is the appropriate one for me??

I know there are side-effects to medications, but if Dr. Trentham is a expert on RP, would it do me any good to sek out another doctor in the country??

THanks!!! Mike E.

[Guest guest]

Mike E,

Did Dr. Trentham address the deterioration problem of your nose at all? If

so, what did he say?

I don't think he should even be considering lessening the amount of metho if

you're still having this going on and I agree with you 100% that something

should either be added or something new should be tried and another med

eliminated.

Obviously, you are disillusioned after your visit and with good reason I

might add.

I'd definitely seek out another Rheumy. This doesn't seem right to me at

all!!!

W

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I just got back from Boston. Dr. Trentham felt I was doing well on my

methotrexate, and said that maybe I could lessen the amount in the future. I

was discouraged because I was hoping he would suggest my taking another

medication as well to stop my nose deterioration.

I think my case is very unusual- I really never have huge flares. I will

just burn for a few hours in different areas. My nose has never really been

very red- it just crackles and has a pinching ache to it. But it is

definately shrinking in the middle.

BIG QUESTION: Should my nose be continuing to deteriorate if my

medication is the appropriate one for me??

I know there are side-effects to medications, but if Dr. Trentham is a

expert on RP, would it do me any good to sek out another doctor in the

country??

THanks!!! Mike E.

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