psoriatic arthritus and methatrexate
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hi, i was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritus two years ago and was prescribed MTX 18 months ago after trying steroids and naproxen, iv had loads of side effects including depression, hair thinning and mouth ulcers, i was switched from mtx pills 20 mg to methaject 20mg three months ago after discussions with specialist about not feeling any better and struggling to walk. Three weeks ago i had a nuclear dynamic bone scan which has revealed significant further deteriation of joints, im currently waiting to hear off speciaist has hes been on holidays but my gp lightly discussed results with me.
SO i guess methatrexate is not working for me, I feel hopeless and dont feel as if im getting anywhere with doctors, i am 41.
Does anyone else feel the same? or have any advice thanks linda
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mrsmop linda31779
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You could ask your Consultant about taking the MTX and Folic acid together
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There are 2 schools of thought about taking folic acid and previously, I had been told to take it every day, except MTX day but now I take it once a week and from my bloods point of view, everything is ok.
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I use this website to check my drug interactions. I find it helpful
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lucynewas linda31779
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I'm guessing you are based in the UK? As I understand it, we have to try MTXATE to prove it doesn't suit us before NIHCE will allow us to be funded for the newer more expensive treatment options.
I'm sorry to hear about your joints. I already had hip impingement syndrome before I realised I had PA!! So I'm very sympathetic. I'm just about coping with a cocktail of MTX, steroids, arcoxia and cocodamol.
Try arthritis care - they were fab and gave me lots of info and new things to ask for and try.
Keep strong.
Lucy x
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i saw my gp thurs who gave me some results of a nuclear bone scan i had, they think mtx has stopped the inflammation but i have alot of degeneration,so im guessing this is supposed to be good news lol x
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