I have been on MTX 0.8ml shot a week since 2001 and now the Rhuemy I go to has me skip a week or so now and then. Is this something new? I asked him about it but didn’t get an answer?
I also heard that they are no longer doing the 25mg MTX and are going to the 50mg. Does anyone else know anything about this?
I’m still new to the MTX, so I’m still taking 20mg orally. However, a friend of mine who’s had RA for about 10 years has also been able to cut back on her MTX. Doc said her bloodwork showed less inflamation, and sed rate seems to be lessening as well, so she’s been cutting back more and more over the past year. Perhaps that’s how it works to head towards remission? I hope so!
LM0917,
I’m just curious; does your friend still experience flares even though the inflammatory markers are normal?
Not too many flares…and nothing like she used to have. She’s been very lucky! She said it’s more like a minor ache or pain in the morning on rare occasions. I keep hoping I’ll head that way myself!