RE: Methotrexate - how long to become effective

[Guest guest]

Mike, I started the AP November 11, 1997. For a month I tried the twice

daily routine my doctor wanted me to follow and I was even dizzy. After

that I followed Dr. Brown's three times weekly protocol and for five months

was in the worst pain of my life. Then very gradually, things started to

improve. Everyone is different. Try to support your body with good

nutrition, lots of water and helpful supplements during your " herx " time.

(RA 25+ years, AP since Nov. 97)

rheumatic Methotrexate - how long to become effective

> Hi All,

>

> My lack of success (actually getting worse again) with AP is forcing me to

> add Methotrexate. I've been on it for 4 months will little noticeable

> difference. Any idea how long until it starts to have an effect?

>

> Thanks,

> Mike

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[Guest guest]

> Hi All,

>

> My lack of success (actually getting worse again) with AP is

forcing me to

> add Methotrexate. I've been on it for 4 months will little

noticeable

> difference. Any idea how long until it starts to have an effect?

>

> Thanks,

> Mike

How much are you taking? It started working for me in about 1

month, but normal is about 3 months. You generally have to be at 12-

15 mg/week for it to be doing much good, in my opinion. (I'm

currently on 17mg/week). Of course , for some it won't work, or for

some, they will have side effects. That can be said for anything,

of course.

Mark

[Guest guest]

I tried Minocin and Doxy for years, never herxed, didn't really improve.

Only improvement appeared due to diet.

I've had to stop AP while on MTX but hope to get on another Antibiotic soon.

-M-

Re: rheumatic Methotrexate - how long to become effective

Mike, I started the AP November 11, 1997. For a month I tried the twice

daily routine my doctor wanted me to follow and I was even dizzy. After

that I followed Dr. Brown's three times weekly protocol and for five months

was in the worst pain of my life. Then very gradually, things started to

improve. Everyone is different. Try to support your body with good

nutrition, lots of water and helpful supplements during your " herx " time.

(RA 25+ years, AP since Nov. 97)

rheumatic Methotrexate - how long to become effective

> Hi All,

>

> My lack of success (actually getting worse again) with AP is forcing me to

> add Methotrexate. I've been on it for 4 months will little noticeable

> difference. Any idea how long until it starts to have an effect?

>

> Thanks,

> Mike

>

>

>

>

> To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups

>

>

[Guest guest]

> My rheumy started me at 25mg/week. (4 months ago)

>

> -M-

>

Boy, he doesn't mess around, does he? I've never known a rheumie to

start someone on such a high dose. What's his comment about your

situation? I would think if it was going to work, you would have

noticed the difference by now.

Mark