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Time to start the treatment

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So I've had all the blood tests to check for infections etc, all clear, so now time to start the methotrexate and folic acid, not looking forward to it but if it stops the activity of the morphea, guess I have to give it a go, watch this space.

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MilkMaid

Hi Nikki, I am sure you will be fine, it really helped my morphea but took about 6 weeks before I noticed any difference.

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kel87

Hey Nikki64

Good luck with the treatment what dose are you on?

I`m at the hospital this afternoon to find out if I`m ok to start this treatment slightly scary to say the least..

kelsey

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