From MTX to Leflunomide - Feeling Great

cakegirl

hi everyone,

haven't posted in a while. it's usually when I'm suffering I tend to post more :oops:

anyways, after taking methotrexate for 18 months and coping with sickness, wiped out feelings and tummy aches I gave it up and had a break. boy did I feel the pain i felt terrible and realised that although the side effects were horrible the MTX had definately been working for me.

seen a fabulous new consultant too who advised i start on 20mg daily of leflunomide. i was so anxious at first as sickness was one of the side effects (i thought here we go again) but after 2-3 weeks the benefits started showing.

i'm now able to get out of bed without taking co-cod half an hr before.

i can now get back in and out of the bath, dress myself and no longer need to come down the stairs one at time very slowly. i've also been able to take my little girls to school again.

i'm so happy with it. just wanted to share as i feel as though i've had a new lease of life.

(although today i have overdone it by doing all the housework and getting a cake order out so really feeling it now :oops: bath and early night hopefully will sort me out)

sending gentle hugs to everyone xxxxx

Numptydumpty

Hi cakegirl, I'm really pleased you are having such success with Lef.
When I tried it, I did find that it helped my RA, but I couldn't tolerate the side effects. Even when I tried it at a low dose, it made me very ill, and the room spinning dizzy spells were terrible.
I hope it continues to help you. Take it easy.
Wishing you well,
Numpty

cakegirl

aww, sorry to hear that numpty. it just goes to show that we're all individual and what necessarily works for one may not for another.

just happy that i don't have those awful side effects anymore that i used to get xxx

lindalegs

Good news Cakegirl, a lovely positive post to give others hope.

Long may it last.

Thanks for taking the time to post.

Enjoy your bath.

Luv,

stickywicket

That's great news, cakegirl, and thank you for sharing it with us. We keep telling newbies that it's horses for courses and eventually they'll hit on the right meds but it helps a lot if people come back to tell us. I hope lef continues to work well for you.

tjt6768

that's great news mi dear
I'm very pleased, it's really nice to read the positive posts..
Think I'm heading the meth route next. Lets hope it helps lol..

Keep on posting as and when you can but don't apologise for not when you are living your life...
Best wishes...
Now.....

Where's my cake

Hey Sticky, why do I gery the feeling I'm following you lol

sciqueen

Hi

That is great news.

I hope you continue to expereince good results with the left, but remember to pace yourself a little better!

Cheers Sci

barbara12

Hi cakegirl
What a lovely post, and its really good of you to share it, it will make such a difference to those that think there is know relief.
Long may it continue for you, and its lovely to have you back with us xx

skezier

Hi Cakegirl,

Good to see you but even better to read your dong so well

Really is nice to know when things work flower and long may it do so for you. Cris x

frogmorton

Hi Cakegirls

Lovely to see you again

BUT the best news of all is how well you are doing!

Long may it last

Love and hugs

Toni xxx