Cheers!

[Sophie_dog_lover]

I have been on methotrexate since January of this year and didn't respond to it. So I'm changing to a half dose of methotrexate and adding Enbrel. I haven't had alcohol since I started on methotrexate because of the chance of liver damage. So it may seem silly, but I'm very excited to be able to have a glass of wine with dinner when we go out with friends Friday night! I am not a heavy drinker and never have been, but I have missed the freedom of the occasions/rare glass of wine. It's a small thing, but I'm glad to have fewer negative consequences of the meds. Now let's cross our fingers the Enbrel works beautifully for me! 🤞

[Strayleaves]

Hi Sophie

Enjoy your night out and glass of wine with friends!!

Keep us posted on your Enbrel . I am starting Enbrel on Monday , hopefully .

Cheers

Karen

[keeta in reply to Strayleaves]

Hi sophie. This week is my thurd injection .alot of swelling has gone down already. Stiffness still the same .pain hasn.t changed much yet .

Fingers crossed it looks like its helping..early days yet .good luck. Kathy x

[Matalow]

Hello fellow dog lover, I didn't get on with mtx but I've been good on biologics. Hope all goes well . Enjoy your wine on Friday ( make sure it's a good one ) cheers.

Regards Mike.

[Gnarli]

Hi Sophie. I hope you have a brilliant time on Friday night and enjoy that glass of wine!

Everything crossed for you that Enbrel is your magic treatment

Hugs

Jan

[Susiespain]

Hi Sophie, What has your dose been reduced to? I take 10 mg per week and have to admit to a sly little drink now and again anyway. As long as I don`t abuse it my blood tests have been fine so far. Take care xx

[Sophie_dog_lover in reply to Susiespain]

I can't recall the amount. It's half of what I was on before. It doesn't make me tired or feel "hungover" like the full dose did. I'm very pleased about that! 😊

[Mintychristine]

Im very interested to know how all of you feel in the next few months Have a nice evening Sophie If you manage ok raise a glass for us!! Keeta you said some inflammation has gone..... Im about to start mxt next Rheummy visit. Im flagging big time Sulph+ Hyd stopped working couple of months Im a basket of problems Inflammation ++ Thyroid complications Still anaemic feel low and dredful I need something...fingers crossed

[Sophie_dog_lover]

Hi, hopefully the mxt will help. I think about 1/3 of those who try mxt get good results and some stay on it for years! I'm sure you will get plenty of suggestions, but I'd recommend taking it in the evening with some food in your stomach. Some of us feel tired and foggy the next day so until you know how you'll respond take it before a weekend or days off. I sincerely hope you get some relief!