Hi everyone, this is my very first posting to any board...please be kind... I've been reading postings for a couple of months now, getting some great information on this new disease of mine, PA. Was only diagnosed in Dec. Have been on 20gm Mtx for 7 weeks now, 5mg of folic acid the day before...still waiting for miracle...and have gone from 10mg to 5mg of Pred recently...Ouch! Also taking the occasional Ibuprofen + to ease the pain now and again.
No major side effects to report...yet. I am certainly a lot more mobile and in less pain than before being diagnosed and starting meds...I could barely walk a couple of months ago. The PA is mainly in feet, still very painly to put feet on the ground in the morning or after sitting or driving for a while. Afternoon is better. It's comforting to hear some of your observations using MTX ie. eye sensitive to sunlight, a bit tired the next day, a bit queesy.... I get all that...
Anyway, it's nice to write to you finally (hope it publishes OK). I'm 42, leaving on the East Coast of Australia, mother of 3 boys (inc. 9yo twins), all gorgeous, husband is Mr Mom. I run a sushi wholesale business and work full time for the Govt helping small businesses. Haven't slowed down much yet, although my hectic schedule probably contributes a bit to developing PA...who know...
I probably can't be of much help as I'm new to this, but I'll try and think of some good questions to keep the dialogue flowing and keep in touch...
Coops
Hi!
Welcome, I am certain that you will find help and support here hen you need it! Most of us also post on the RA board as it is busier and some of the issues and treatments are the same for all of us so take a look there if you haven't already.
I live in the UK, I'm 30 and on the last stage of my training to be a Probation Officer. I don't have any children and am single (although just started seeing someone). I was diagnosed over a year ago and now on Infliximab (remicade), MTX 7.5mg, Etoricoxib and various painkillers as and when I need them.
Nice to "meet" you!
KT