Starting MTX

[jiml]

I was so tired yesterday after travelling back from Rhodes, no I don't think I will get any sympathy. 

I forgot to take my folic acid on Friday and only remembered on Sunday so hopefully no harm done.

Anyway took my folic acid last night and all is well.

The new skin where my psoriasis was is slightly different, went red faster in the sun probably as its so new. 

I would now consider myself 100% clear at present based on MTX.

I haven't suffered any side effect. The down side is you are not allowed any alcohol, there have been a few days when this has been tough like on holiday but actually being free of P is great and if I only have to sacrifice alcohol then so be it.

I realise I am one of the lucky ones and I only wish I had done this a long long time ago.

I think if GP's are our principle point of contact here in the UK we need to educate ourselves. For me the last 2 years has been a lesson. Having to pop pills for my shoulders and then getting a consult and a simple xray revealing the underlying issue and then asking for a dermatology consult and being free from psoriasis withing 8 weeks. Seems my GP was happy to just carry on filling out prescriptions for anything that would get me out of his surgery even though I only actually went when I was ill and not a wasteful malingerer.

How right you are no sympathy from me, I might have had some if you brought some warmth back from Rhodes with you
What great news though 100% clear in 8 weeks .... That's brilliant news and no side effects is even better, long may it continue ,
Yes the fresh skin will burn easier than the normal skin, that is something to be aware of for all of us thanks for the reminder  

It's a mystery to me why GPs dont refer sufferers of psoriasis earlier to dermatologists, they know it's unlikely to go away, and after a short time on creams they should refer you to a specialist.

Yes it's a small sacrifice having to give up alcohol to be clear of the disease, I think most would swap alcohol for a clear skin, anyday........
So congratulations are due to you for getting clear and a thanks for keeping us informed of your progress. I hope you will keep us up to date on how it's working as time goes on