Re: the diagnosis I have suspected [also MTX]

[Guest guest]

I have a love/hate relationship with MTX. I feel totally blah (headache,

nausea, extreme fatigue) for about 18-24 hours after each weekly dose of MTX

(whether via shot or oral tablets) but if I don't take it, my PsA runs out of

control. I've tried just taking the Humira without the MTX, but the improvement

is not as significant as the two combined. Antiinflammatories alone did not

stop disease progression.

Dena

[Guest guest]

Holly,

I have been taking methotrexate for 10 years now. Started out with the pill

form and then went to self injection. Also take folic acid tabs along with

it. It has done me very well. No problems what so ever. I do believe that

the low dose we take for psoriatic arthritis is as safe as anything out there

today. I might mention that i am 77years old and do just fine Also have

fibromyalgia.

Good luck to you

God bless

Joanne

[Guest guest]

Interesting that he went straight to methotrexate if your psa is moderate. All

rheumatologists are different, but mine started me on anti anti-inflammatory and

sulfazine first, noting he would only move to methotrexate if that didn't work.

So far, its worked (4 years)

cheers

tom

[Guest guest]

RE: Feeling blah after your weekly metho dose.

It always made a huge difference for me once my rheumy prescribed 1 mg

of Folic Acid to be taken every day except the day of the Metho dosing

It stops the absorption.

Hope this helps

S

[Guest guest]

Why do you take Humira w/MTX?  The dr. just talked about MTX.  How quickly does

it relieve the psoriasis?

[Guest guest]

I am on an anti-inflammatory that he increased.  I think he referred to it as a

class 1 drug. If that doesn't help in 2-3 wks, he will change to MTX.  I am so

done with this psoriasis though.  It has got to go  Any suggestions that help?

Holly

[Guest guest]

Holly and all,

 

This past year I had two major surgeries which seemed to really kick my

psoriasis into high gear. It is the worst I have ever had and I am thinking it

is from lack of exercise and stress. I have just started trying " DOO GRO " after

seeing it on youtube. For sure along with salt baths that stuff has made my

patches much smoother and about 75% less red. The plaque still comes, but not

quite as bad after just rubbing a bit of the oil on once a day. I use kenalog in

the sensitive areas which helps when applied Every day, and Clobetasol on the

regular skin areas which seems to of lost effectiveness. I have been on Enbrel

for almost 5 years and am thinking of trying a different bio now. For the 5 to 7

bucks, the doo gro is well worth a try.. let me know your results if you decide

to try it. It is only vitamins, botanical oil and herb formula.

 

Danny

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the tip.

Holly

Holly and all,

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This past year I had two major surgeries which seemed to really kick my

psoriasis into high gear. It is the worst I have ever had and I am thinking it

is from lack of exercise and stress. I have just started trying " DOO GRO " after

seeing it on youtube.