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Wed-13-04-2016, 07:49 AM
Hello everyone! My name is Shane and I am new to this forum.
I am actually very happy to have found this website, reading through many posts (being the huge researcher that I am), it seems a comforting place when psoriasis can be quite a physiological condition.
I first had Guttate back in 2012, and it did what it does - appears, stops you from going out much, gets you down, then disappears. However, in about October last year, I started having a couple of patches of dry red skin, then more and more. I was origionally diagnosed with Pityriasis Rosea, another temporary condition. However, after it lasting longer than a few weeks, I paid to see a dermatologist. He diagnosed me with plaque psoriasis. He then told me to google "BAD psoriasis methotrexate" and click on the first link. I am going back to him on May 4th, for blood tests and to start treatment. However, after reading on different websites including this one, it has made me very wary about MTX and I have more questions than answers I can find, so, I would really appreciate some help and advice.
I am going on two holidays, one with the girlfriend May 17th and one with a group of friends June 24th, these are my main concerns to get it to at least stop looking so angry. I am currently using coal tar, salt baths and moisturiser as this helped with the Guttate.
•The doctor told me I can drink small amounts of alcohol only. Is this because of it affecting the liver, or low tolerance levels or both?
•How long do they start to take affect?
•Due to being 27, kids are a future thought, what affect have people had stopping after a decent period of time on MTX?
•I seem to have found more negative stories than good. Can anyone actually recommend MTX or should I push for something else?
As I said earlier, I would really appreciate the help, I want to have a clear plan in my head when I go back to see the doctor in 3 weeks time. Thank you!
I am actually very happy to have found this website, reading through many posts (being the huge researcher that I am), it seems a comforting place when psoriasis can be quite a physiological condition.
I first had Guttate back in 2012, and it did what it does - appears, stops you from going out much, gets you down, then disappears. However, in about October last year, I started having a couple of patches of dry red skin, then more and more. I was origionally diagnosed with Pityriasis Rosea, another temporary condition. However, after it lasting longer than a few weeks, I paid to see a dermatologist. He diagnosed me with plaque psoriasis. He then told me to google "BAD psoriasis methotrexate" and click on the first link. I am going back to him on May 4th, for blood tests and to start treatment. However, after reading on different websites including this one, it has made me very wary about MTX and I have more questions than answers I can find, so, I would really appreciate some help and advice.
I am going on two holidays, one with the girlfriend May 17th and one with a group of friends June 24th, these are my main concerns to get it to at least stop looking so angry. I am currently using coal tar, salt baths and moisturiser as this helped with the Guttate.
•The doctor told me I can drink small amounts of alcohol only. Is this because of it affecting the liver, or low tolerance levels or both?
•How long do they start to take affect?
•Due to being 27, kids are a future thought, what affect have people had stopping after a decent period of time on MTX?
•I seem to have found more negative stories than good. Can anyone actually recommend MTX or should I push for something else?
As I said earlier, I would really appreciate the help, I want to have a clear plan in my head when I go back to see the doctor in 3 weeks time. Thank you!
