Starting methotrexate.. arsenalfan13

[D Foster]

That's looking good , I had no side effects initially but they built up over time but we are all different and you may have none at all. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

[jiml]

Great news Arsenalfan thanks for updating it's great to hear the Methotrexate is working so well for you without any adverse side effects   I hope it continues for many years and you will let us know of your progress, as it helps others wondering how long the drug will work for, and even if they want to give it a try

[Imapsomom]

So nice to hear of your successful treatment! Congrats!

[MrGnomusy]

That's great news, and no side effects too!
I'm happy that you finally got some relief. 

[JohnB]

I concur. It is good news mtx is working for you. For all the bad press it gets, it does actually work for some  . Long may it continue.

[Bill]

Great result, arsenalfan. I am glad you found something and I hope it serves you well for a long time.

[arsenalfan13]

Just thought I'd pop in with a quick update. Methotrexate continues to work well. I have evidence of where the psoriasis was still but have been told that will continue to fade over the next year. Blood tests have been fine despite a slight elevation in one reading but was told not to worry as this can happen and I've had a special blood test since a couple weeks ago and not heard anything so fingers crossed all is good.

One slight negative is that I've noticed dry skin on both my knees. Odd thing is that despite this being the most common place for psoriasis in sufferers, I never ever had it there pre-methotrexate at all so it'd be frustrating if it was to appear there now the rest of me has cleared up. My elbows are fine however (and didn't have it there pre-methotrexate either). Can't tell whether it is psoriasis on my knees though.. there doesnt appear to be any plaques underneath the dry skin though, although the right one did bleed a little when I picked at it (I know I know I couldn't help it). When I moisturise the area the skin looks normal after .. I assume/hope it would be a pinkish colour if it was psoriasis? Perhaps hopefully just dry skin?

[D Foster]

That's great news, just keep moisturising the knees and elbows , keep an eye on them and just mention on next appointment.

[Bill]

Yes, being vigilant with the moisturiser is well worth it. Good to read of your progress.

Cheers

[Fred]

Yes keep the moisturising up. But as for the evidence of psoriasis fading over the next year, I wouldn't hold your breath on that one. I still have a few patches that have never caught up with the rest of my body, you can still see patches of slightly different pigment on my back where I had psoriasis bad and there is one on my leg that has been there for around 20 odd years now that has never blended in.

But it's working and that is the main thing, long may it continue.  

* You may want to change your profile as it says "Betnovate, Dovobet " as your treatment.