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Mon-18-06-2012, 13:45 PM
(Mon-18-06-2012, 09:56 AM)Krissie_Wright Wrote: The fact that MTX has been used for over 50 years on psoriasis patients means there is a wealth of scientific and medical data out there regarding efficacy and failure rates/side effects... I'm more comfortable using this than a newer drug (or trial drug, sorry Fred) because there is less data out there.
That's great news Krissie about not being a problem with your work.
The rheumatologist said exactly the same as you. but I said we don't still drive around in old Ford Ts or watch B&W TV or have a phone in a red box with a button A&B. Showing my age now Things move on and although there is not so much data, there are stricter tests and monitoring than there used to be.
That's what makes Psoriasis Club a good source of information. you can get different views from different people who are using different treatments.
At the moment I'm thinking of not going for the trial as I'm doing OK without anything. But that is probably down to the better weather and the positive attitude I have got myself back in to. Will see next week what they say.
Keeps us informed with your MTX progress.
Regards.
Fred.
(Sun-17-06-2012, 14:31 PM)rockchic_35 Wrote: Hey all I thought I would put my bit in about MTX.i have been on it now for a year and a half.After having light treatment and loads of dovobet lol,i was finally put on MTX.i was scared a bit at first as I knew there was side effects,but at this point I was willing to try anything just to stop the itching.I actually until a few weeks ago did not have one prob my psoriasis was amazing just a bit on my back,but I had to come off because my blood came back for two weeks that my liver count was high.i was a bit gutted cos I knew that meant one thing it coming back.i have been surprised tho cos its not been too bad,i mostly look like I got the measles little red dots all over me.but I thought it would be worse.i think the part I hate most is the flaky scalp and what I call snow coming out my head lol.Anyway as of friday im back on my usual 17.5 mg dose.so fingers crossed im back to normal.need to get blood test in two weeks I will keep you all posted
Another happy MTX user, I remember talking to Lesley before starting MTX and she was worried, but it's working. see folks you shouldn't just listen to me, and more people should share with others their experiences, that's what Psoriasis Club is here for.
So keep posting people.