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Sat-08-10-2011, 14:17 PM
After trying all sorts of treatment, without success, I finally managed to convince my Consultant Dermatologist to do something a bit more extreme.
I had all of my bloods and tests done, and he prescribed me Methotrexate.
I was pre-warned about side effects and given lots of literature to read about how it can effect me, but I had already done my own research on the drug myself.
It was quite a lot to take in, but decided it was worth having a go.
I am generally fit and healthy for a 48yr old guy, and I started on this course a week and a half ago.
I have to take 7.5mg of Methotrexate every Wednesday, and every other day I take 5mg of Folic Acid.
I am now half way through my second week of the course, but as yet I have had no signs of any side effects.
I have also found the the scaling of the skin is not as severe as it would normally be, so this is a bonus.
Because I am so early in the course of treatment, I am having to have blood tests done weekly, and I then return to see my Consultant in 2 weeks.
I will keep you posted on my progress with the Methotrexate as the course of treatment progresses.
I have done research on the drug, so if anyone is not sure, just ask and I will endeavour to help.
Good Luck to all,
Regards Micky.
I had all of my bloods and tests done, and he prescribed me Methotrexate.
I was pre-warned about side effects and given lots of literature to read about how it can effect me, but I had already done my own research on the drug myself.
It was quite a lot to take in, but decided it was worth having a go.
I am generally fit and healthy for a 48yr old guy, and I started on this course a week and a half ago.
I have to take 7.5mg of Methotrexate every Wednesday, and every other day I take 5mg of Folic Acid.
I am now half way through my second week of the course, but as yet I have had no signs of any side effects.
I have also found the the scaling of the skin is not as severe as it would normally be, so this is a bonus.
Because I am so early in the course of treatment, I am having to have blood tests done weekly, and I then return to see my Consultant in 2 weeks.
I will keep you posted on my progress with the Methotrexate as the course of treatment progresses.
I have done research on the drug, so if anyone is not sure, just ask and I will endeavour to help.
Good Luck to all,
Regards Micky.