Recently in general all going ok. Was put on mtx about 10-12 weeks ago, didn’t have any obvious adverse effects other than a bit of hair loss, but doing fortnightly bloods as recommended. At this time was tapering slowly around 12.5 & 11mg
CRP was gradually decreasing and test done beginning of July was at 4. Latest test was yesterday and came back as 10, which is worrying………although not overly high, but indicates it’s going back up..
I have been tapering to 10.5 and had noticed a bit of stiffness in morning neck, more fatigue and intermittent mild aching around side of head/face, but only occasionally and lasts a few seconds.
I had a phone consultation with Rheumy about a week ago and she wants me to taper by 2mg a month in time for our next clinic appt at the end of Aug. Which I’m thinking is pretty much unattainable…..
She also suggested increasing mtx, but I’m worried it’ll also increase hair loss and how can we tell if it’s actually working anyways as I’ve heard it doesn’t for a large section of people.
There was mention of (yet another drug) amitriptyline? Which looking into is an antidepressant 😱why would I need that for goodness sake? So tired of all this pill popping……..
Any thoughts,