Another Newbie to the Forum

Laura_
Laura_ Member Posts: 2
edited 9. Oct 2024, 00:46 in Chit chat

Hi all

Just joined the forum.

I have had Psoriatic Arthritis for 23 years and started on Methotrexate yesterday.

It would be nice to get to know people who understand how hard it is mentally and physically.

Going for a nose around. Pls say Hello 👋🏻

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  • PeterJ
    PeterJ Administrator Posts: 948

    Hello @Laura_ and welcome to the Online Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

    You might find the following of interest

    Psoriatic arthritis | Psoriatic arthritis | Causes, symptoms, treatments (versusarthritis.org)

    and

    Methotrexate | Side-effects, uses, time to work (versusarthritis.org)

    Please keep posting now you are here and let us know how you are progressing.

    Best wishes

    Peter

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  • hi. I’m new on here myself. I tried methotrexate for several months but found the side effects too much. That though is a personal thing and I know people who have been on them for years.
    They are the first go-to drug though and be aware there are always alternatives. Don’t be afraid to speak up if it’s not for you. Hope this helps a bit.

  • Poppyjane
    Poppyjane Moderator Posts: 828

    Welcome @icantthinkofone to the online community

    It is great to have a new member offer support in their first post , thank you. You are correct methotrexate does not suit everyone but it also does help amazing numbers of people. Sorry it did not suit you, you do not say what alternative you have been prescribed. I hope that is working better to relieve your symptoms.

    I hope now that you have joined us you will look round the community and join in with the discussions and activities. We look forward to hearing from you again soon.

    Best wishes

    Poppyjane

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