Starting MTX

[jiml]

Well apologies for not being around, I hope everyone is well. I was thinking of you all the other day and knew I was well overdue posting an update.

Had some confusion over appointment dates in that the NHS still insist on mail and I am not home a lot to get mail! So missed appointment and I needed to negotiate some additional drugs.

I have been on 15mg MTX for a while now and I am 99% clear, really just a few annoying patches and a little on my face when I don't get enough sleep but I can largely live with that. Not even sure if upping the dosage would make any significant difference.

Just back off holiday and the first holiday ever where I wasn't thinking of sun to improve my psoriasis.

Training a little and swimming more and not thinking about my skin too much feels weird though.

I have picked up what I can only describe as a chest infection while on holiday and coughing very badly but trying to shake it off. Have not taken MTX this week as I need as much of my immune system fighting this cough as possible. Been coughing a week and I think if I do not see an improvement soon will need medical advice.

My next appointment is 7th April so will have an update then.

Hi Pungu good to see you back again and good to read your update, I'm sorry you have got a rotten cough, there is a lot of it about
Good to hear that the methotrexate is working well for you, and your holiday was enjoyable not having to think of the psoriasis all the time
Long may your clearance continue ....I hope you shake the cold off soon and restart the methotrexate and stay clear