My rheumy visit today + METOJECT

[IdasMum]

I am happy with the outcome of my visit to my rheumy today. Unaccompanied due to Covid restrictions so my translator had to stay in the car.

New X-rays show deterioration in my right index finger and arthritis in my feet and my left ankle. She calls my 10mg dose small! I am happy with that.

She's trying to pin down whether the rheumatism in my hands is destructive, psoriatic or metabolic.

She's increased the dose and method of delivery for the Methotrexate (subcutaneous). I think (if I understood her correctly) it can be more effective by injection.

She acknowledges my need for no significant changes before we go away.

I have a Dexa scan on Monday and a more thorough scan of my hands at the beginning of March.

To be reviewed in 3 months.

[Rachmaninov2]

I had my first Metoject injection last week previously taking tablets. No change in the dose still 7.5mg but I do feel that it has been generally more efficient at managing the pain, although the effect does seem to be wearing off now. The next injection is due tomorrow. The nurse explained that it can be more effective as it goes straight into the bloodstream and doesn’t have to be metabolised (I understood this to be what he meant.)

[IdasMum in reply to Rachmaninov2]

That's good to read, thank you.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Not bad!

[Louiseiw]

I was told the same that it is more effective via injection and doesn't affect my gastric/digestive system nearly as badly