Kickas.org Forums Ankylosing Spondylitis General Discussion #1 AS Web Support Group Injected Methetrexate anyone ?

Wanda,

there's some weeks I do dead taking it, you just get a particular feeling and you know it's going to be rough but when things are going well have a snoozy wake up feeling much better it's a breeze.

Thanks for the reply

dave

Brent,

thanks mate, sounds like 2.5 mg pills 20mg a big dose.

Dave

Dave welcome anytime,

I have always thought since they started her on the MTX that was a rather large dose having to take eight tabs every friday, but I noticed a big difference in her walking, moving around and just in general she feels better. Hope you get yours where it does the best for you soon.

Brent

Jen,

I'm nearly off preddy for the first time, I started it in 2003. I do n't think I'll ever get off it completely unless something a bit magic happens.

You have to remember that a response to a biologic TNF such as remicade enbrel is a 20% improvement in terms of stiffness pain fatigue ( axial AS) not sure with the peripheral arthritis what the scoring system is.

I think max dose is 25mg, for MTX so you have a way to go but I've ben told it's 12 months or so before they really know if it is working. I was pretty impressed with the x rays I had recently they were good.

You can get meds to lessen the side effects of the MTX you should ask and you should mention them to your PCP/GP and specialist. Do n't take anything for granted it's potent stuff and has side effects.

I hope you are back running around soon

Dave