Thanks for the one year update Oscar :) I've been on MTX at 22.5 mg for a year now. Fortunately I have no side effects from it, which is fabulous. It has definitely helped with my fingers and knees, but not really the bottoms of my feet. I still have strange sensations on the metatarsal heads of both feet, so standing and walking are a bit annoying. I wouldn't say painful, but definitely some erosion and nerve damage going on down there. I am very concerned about the future and continued erosion so I am keen to start on Humira this month. I've had discussions with my Rheumatologist and he concurs with the plan. I'm not sure if what's going on with my feet is caused by autoimmune arthritis or osteoarthritis, and for some reason I can't get anyone to take a look at the issue with ultrasound or anything other than x-rays. However, my fingers and knees are much, much better, but still not totally right. Kneeling for me is still a bit of a struggle. I'm not complaining though as I'm able to get around and there are many people in worse situations. I feel I'm on the right track, but keep needing to work towards being my own advocate. Great seeing you in such good shape; it provides a great deal of hope for us! Thanks again for taking us along on your journey. Cheers mate!!
Thanks for the comment Rich. I hope if you start Humira it resolves the last of the issues you're facing but happy to hear that it sounds like it's not too bad for you right now. Wishing you a prosperous 2025 mate!
bro i am also suffering from psoraitic arthritis and psoraisis in severe pain before medicition now taking methotrexate and Tofacitinib pain is in control but pain is sill there
I'm on 10mg methotrexate weekly mainly for psoriasis, and its working brilliantly. I do still like to have a drink though, I've been having a few beers once a fortnight, away from dose day that is. Bloods have been fine so far. How have you been getting on with regards to that? I watched your methotrexate video about drinking, but i think you posted that some months ago. Cheers!
I’ve drunk a reasonable amount over various occasions since I made that video a year ago but I might make a new one and go into more detail! I think what’s important is you monitor it and make sure you stay to tondate with your blood tests. Ideally you shouldn’t drink really but it’s about finding the il right balance for yourself
Hi, I have a similar condition, though I'm still figuring out whether it's psoriatic arthritis or spondyloarthritis. I've been on methotrexate for almost two months now, but I haven't really felt its effects yet. I'm hoping it kicks in soon and that it will be enough to manage my condition. I used to be very athletic, and I'm eager to get back to pushing myself to the limit. I wanted to ask if you've made any changes to your diet or if you still indulge in junk food, a beer, or some alcohol on weekends? I've been trying to stick to a healthy diet, and it's helped to some extent, but it's not enough on its own. I'm really glad to hear you're pain-free because I know what that means. Greetings from Italy!
I did make changes to my diet and I noticed certain things help like you mentioned but didn’t resolve the issue. 2 things I noticed definitely increased stiffness were sugar and alcohol though since the humira these things don’t make that much difference as in in full remission but when I was just taking MTX if I had a few days of drinking a lot like while I was on holiday I would return and feel more stiffness. I don’t really eat junk food in general but I still drink a bit now. The MTX took about 3 months to take effect so stay positive with it. I have other videos about my methotrexate experiences if you want to watch them they may give you more details and insight. I wish you well and hope you find resolve with it all!
Have you stopped taking Methtrxiate now you on Humira, i have RA in the fingers and my specialist wants to take me off Predisone and start Methotrxate but iam not very keen given the side effects so loolking for alternatives
Thanks for the one year update Oscar :) I've been on MTX at 22.5 mg for a year now. Fortunately I have no side effects from it, which is fabulous. It has definitely helped with my fingers and knees, but not really the bottoms of my feet. I still have strange sensations on the metatarsal heads of both feet, so standing and walking are a bit annoying. I wouldn't say painful, but definitely some erosion and nerve damage going on down there. I am very concerned about the future and continued erosion so I am keen to start on Humira this month. I've had discussions with my Rheumatologist and he concurs with the plan. I'm not sure if what's going on with my feet is caused by autoimmune arthritis or osteoarthritis, and for some reason I can't get anyone to take a look at the issue with ultrasound or anything other than x-rays. However, my fingers and knees are much, much better, but still not totally right. Kneeling for me is still a bit of a struggle. I'm not complaining though as I'm able to get around and there are many people in worse situations. I feel I'm on the right track, but keep needing to work towards being my own advocate.
Great seeing you in such good shape; it provides a great deal of hope for us! Thanks again for taking us along on your journey.
Cheers mate!!
Thanks for the comment Rich. I hope if you start Humira it resolves the last of the issues you're facing but happy to hear that it sounds like it's not too bad for you right now. Wishing you a prosperous 2025 mate!
bro i am also suffering from psoraitic arthritis and psoraisis in severe pain before medicition now taking methotrexate and Tofacitinib pain is in control but pain is sill there
I'm on 10mg methotrexate weekly mainly for psoriasis, and its working brilliantly. I do still like to have a drink though, I've been having a few beers once a fortnight, away from dose day that is. Bloods have been fine so far.
How have you been getting on with regards to that?
I watched your methotrexate video about drinking, but i think you posted that some months ago.
Cheers!
I’ve drunk a reasonable amount over various occasions since I made that video a year ago but I might make a new one and go into more detail! I think what’s important is you monitor it and make sure you stay to tondate with your blood tests. Ideally you shouldn’t drink really but it’s about finding the il right balance for yourself
Hi, I have a similar condition, though I'm still figuring out whether it's psoriatic arthritis or spondyloarthritis. I've been on methotrexate for almost two months now, but I haven't really felt its effects yet. I'm hoping it kicks in soon and that it will be enough to manage my condition. I used to be very athletic, and I'm eager to get back to pushing myself to the limit.
I wanted to ask if you've made any changes to your diet or if you still indulge in junk food, a beer, or some alcohol on weekends? I've been trying to stick to a healthy diet, and it's helped to some extent, but it's not enough on its own. I'm really glad to hear you're pain-free because I know what that means. Greetings from Italy!
I did make changes to my diet and I noticed certain things help like you mentioned but didn’t resolve the issue. 2 things I noticed definitely increased stiffness were sugar and alcohol though since the humira these things don’t make that much difference as in in full remission but when I was just taking MTX if I had a few days of drinking a lot like while I was on holiday I would return and feel more stiffness. I don’t really eat junk food in general but I still drink a bit now. The MTX took about 3 months to take effect so stay positive with it. I have other videos about my methotrexate experiences if you want to watch them they may give you more details and insight. I wish you well and hope you find resolve with it all!
Have you stopped taking Methtrxiate now you on Humira, i have RA in the fingers and my specialist wants to take me off Predisone and start Methotrxate but iam not very keen given the side effects so loolking for alternatives
Yes I still take methotrexate, 20mg weekly injection but today is the first day I'm reducing it to 17.5mg weekly as now I'm in remission