Guest guest Posted June 5, 1999 Report Share Posted June 5, 1999 Well, Sunday will be my first dose of mtx (5mgs once/week). My rhumey here in Denver did all the blood work and chest xrays so we have a baseline in case of problems. The test results (every 2 weeks) will go to Dr. Franco. He also x-rayed my hands and I already (RA 15 mo) have some joint destruction. Isn't that amazing that it happens so fast!!! I'll be on Pred and Mtx both for a while (until I can get off the Pred) so I guess I won't have an immune system at all! Which brings me to my question: How can anything be accomplished when I'm on drugs that suppress the immune system and at the same time I'm watching what I eat and taking $200 supplement/month? It doesn't make sense but then again I'm so new to all of this. Maybe someone can explain. Side Note: I guess I'm lucky to find a doctor here that will cooperate with Dr. F. I've been turned down by 3 others. I think the rhumey here is very curious about the AP. He's asked me some interesting questions and wants to read any info I can give him. I'll give him the FAQ and protocol of Dr. M from the website. Is this good? Should I do more? Should I ask Dr. F to send him his protocol? Is it different from Dr. M? Wow all these questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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