Skin & Bones

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Hi Gillian,

I believe the MTX did clear up my P. I generally have P on all

of my joints and palms of my hands, fingers and toes. I have

been off of MTX now since October. I was on a small amount - 7.5

by mouth and I was not on it very long. As you know I came down

with Mono. After having done some reading I have found out that

MTX is associated with activating the Epstien Barr Virus in

people who have the EBV. This is normally my worst time of year

for P. I am normally broke out with everywhere with P this time

of year. But this year, for the first time since I was about 11,

I have clear joints! I am not experiencing as much pain from the

PA as I was either. Which is a good thing because I have been

taken off of Celebrex because of Chronic sinus problems. I

actually believe the Sjogrens Syndrome is the culprit with the

sinuses. I feel like the Sahara desert!

I think that small amount of MTX *may have* put me into

remission. But I am not sure.

Lee Ann