Health Boards
Thu-02-03-2017, 21:39 PM
Well, I've been on MTX now for almost 6 years, I have never had any serious side effects and initially it worked well for me.
My current dose is 12.5mg once a week with folic acid every other day of the week.
I have blood tests and a follow up appointment with my Dermatologist every 12 weeks.
I have been monitoring my progress constantly, and the last 12 month's, the MTX has really not been working and my patches of scaling have started to re-appear.
I have been approved for Biological treatments, but the NHS are very reluctant to prescribe it for me.
I have just managed to secure an appointment, in 2 weeks time, so I am now going to try and push for an alternative treatment.
When I go on holiday and spend prolonged time in the sun, I stop taking the MTX for the duration of my stay, as the sun does the job very well and I like a few sherbets when on holiday.
My next appointment is on 14th March, I will post the achievments (or lack of) when I have had this consultation.
I have been taking MTX now for 5 years & 10 month's, so it's time for a change.
I wish all the best to everyone
Good Luck
Micky
My current dose is 12.5mg once a week with folic acid every other day of the week.
I have blood tests and a follow up appointment with my Dermatologist every 12 weeks.
I have been monitoring my progress constantly, and the last 12 month's, the MTX has really not been working and my patches of scaling have started to re-appear.
I have been approved for Biological treatments, but the NHS are very reluctant to prescribe it for me.
I have just managed to secure an appointment, in 2 weeks time, so I am now going to try and push for an alternative treatment.
When I go on holiday and spend prolonged time in the sun, I stop taking the MTX for the duration of my stay, as the sun does the job very well and I like a few sherbets when on holiday.
My next appointment is on 14th March, I will post the achievments (or lack of) when I have had this consultation.
I have been taking MTX now for 5 years & 10 month's, so it's time for a change.
I wish all the best to everyone
Good Luck
Micky