Health Boards
Sun-25-06-2017, 21:35 PM
Shame it's failing for you CC, but like Jim said what works for one may not work for another.
I've never tried Fumaderm so couldn't comment, but for me the only thing that has ever worked are the Bio's. But even then some have failed quickly and my last on Stelara lasted about 6 years.
It all about trial an error to find what works for you, If you're not happy going onto methotrexate you should tell them about your concerns. Some do ok on it and some have a bad experience (I'm in the latter group). If their protocol insist you try it, then you could try it and see how it goes, after a couple of months if you tell them you are always sick and feel like a zombie then you will probably be listed as a fail. hint hint.
If you like a drink they are less likely to give you methotrexate, if you are thinking of trying for a baby they should not give you methotrexate.
You could try pushing for a bio and explain that you are not prepared to try methotrexate, depending on how you explain your reasons they may offer an alternative.
If you want to arm yourself with information about the Bio treatments this thread will help: Biological Treatments For Psoriasis
But at the end of the day remember it's your body they are playing with and you have the final say on what you are prepared to use.
I've never tried Fumaderm so couldn't comment, but for me the only thing that has ever worked are the Bio's. But even then some have failed quickly and my last on Stelara lasted about 6 years.
It all about trial an error to find what works for you, If you're not happy going onto methotrexate you should tell them about your concerns. Some do ok on it and some have a bad experience (I'm in the latter group). If their protocol insist you try it, then you could try it and see how it goes, after a couple of months if you tell them you are always sick and feel like a zombie then you will probably be listed as a fail. hint hint.
If you like a drink they are less likely to give you methotrexate, if you are thinking of trying for a baby they should not give you methotrexate.
You could try pushing for a bio and explain that you are not prepared to try methotrexate, depending on how you explain your reasons they may offer an alternative.
If you want to arm yourself with information about the Bio treatments this thread will help: Biological Treatments For Psoriasis
But at the end of the day remember it's your body they are playing with and you have the final say on what you are prepared to use.