Personal MTX update
williamlargs
Member Posts: 143
As a former sulphasalazine user that was allowed to stop a few years ago I was started on MTX in early July after a flare.
Delighted to say I am now noticing a difference and have been able to cut my cut my anti inflmas and pain killer usage in half if not more.
Blood tests have also been fine with inflamation levels back to normal. Liver function also normal despite still enjoying a sherbert or two. Within moderation of course
Whilst realising it could all go t... up and that MTX doesn't work for everyone I hope this report will give some others encouragement, if recommended and considering this drug, which does get some pretty bad internet press, so to speak.
Side effects have been pretty minimal and more or less restricted to sleepiness 48 hours after taking.
Hope as many as possible are having a pain free day.
P.S
I ain't gloating folks just trying to give some encouragement.
W
Delighted to say I am now noticing a difference and have been able to cut my cut my anti inflmas and pain killer usage in half if not more.
Blood tests have also been fine with inflamation levels back to normal. Liver function also normal despite still enjoying a sherbert or two. Within moderation of course
Whilst realising it could all go t... up and that MTX doesn't work for everyone I hope this report will give some others encouragement, if recommended and considering this drug, which does get some pretty bad internet press, so to speak.
Side effects have been pretty minimal and more or less restricted to sleepiness 48 hours after taking.
Hope as many as possible are having a pain free day.
P.S
I ain't gloating folks just trying to give some encouragement.
W
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Great to hear it's working so well - and I don't think you're gloating at all, in fact I wish more folks would post when things are going well, but I suppose they're just getting on with other things in life.
I know when I first joined, I paniced a bit and had to remind myself of the fact that most people post when they are in pain, and in need of advice.
Hope things continue to go well, William.
Lois x0 -
I am similar to you- bloods normal, 48 hours sleepiness but also nausea and headaches.
I am still taking the sulfa as well as MTX though.
Glad to read you feel better William,
ElizabethNever be bullied into silence.
Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
Accept no ones definition of your life
Define yourself........
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What lovely news, William: I know that meth does work for some and you seem to be one of those lucky few. Let's hope it continues! Are you well in yourself generally? DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Hi DD. Yes I am well thanks. Since having to retire from the footie I have taken to swimming a few times a week as well as walking the dog and feeling the benifit.
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Good for you. Keeping active will stave off further damage and keep you healthy. I used to swim etc but found tht my knees ballooned so much after I was immobile for 48 hours or so - pointless! We will have to resurrect the footie thread on chitchat every Monday until the end of the season. ITFC are doing disgustingly well (compared to this time last year). I hope the same applies to your gang. Well done on the international last night - a very late winner! DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Yes we shall.
Very much a late one last night.
As an aside my youngest son and I are travelling down to the so called theatre of dreams next week for the champions league match against the mancs.
Herding us in and out like cattle as punishment for a minorities behaviour at the UEFA cup final 2 years ago
Keep well x0 -
Really happy the meds are doing their job.
You are right your post will encourage others. We need and look forward to positive feed back.
Enjoy your trip out.
Lv, Ix0 -
Hi William, good to hear that meth is working out for you - long may it continue.
Glad you are enjoying the swimming and I bet the dogs are pleased that you are walking them too.
Not a footie fan myself, but enjoy.
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'Tis always the way William, the minority spoiling it for the majority. Look at yourself - meth works for you with minimal side FX!Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Phew! That could have gone horribly wrong - humour needs more than words sometimes! DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Hi William - just wanted to say how pleased I am for you that the meth is working with few side effects. Long may it continue!
I am sure your post will give much needed encouragement to others - me included because I am just about to start meth for the second time after many years break and I am a tad nervous to say the least!
Really, really hope that things continue to improve for you.
Love Tilly x0 -
Hi Williamlargs
You have inspired me!
Had a consultant appt this evening!
Methx has been suggested but not pushed yet!
Had sulpha for many a year but hate it!!!!!!
As my sero negative has now evolved to asymmetric psoriatic Arther methx is a future treatment yet my response has been apprehensive
so far.
Your post has encouraged me....sounds like it really suits your needs.
Good Luck *CB*0
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