Wow

September 30, 2008 by Katherine Coble

My fingers feel like fingers again.

I can walk up and down stairs.

I know this is only the second dose, but I think the Methotrexate may be working.

on October 1, 2008 at 7:16 am | Reply Slartibartfast

Holy cow. That stuff is quite potent. My brother was on it when he was younger and suffering the early stages of MD.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t do much for atrophy. And it didn’t help that they simulaneously had him on doses of sterioids that would make Hulk Hogan proud. He had horrendous side effects, and I had always associated it with the methotrexate when it was probably the roids.

Are you having any side effects?

[I’m so happy for you – really!]
on October 1, 2008 at 7:36 am | Reply Mr. Mack

Best news I’ve heard in a while.
on October 1, 2008 at 8:47 am | Reply nm

Oh, that’s great. I’m very, very pleased to hear this.
on October 1, 2008 at 10:43 am | Reply Katherine Coble

Are you having any side effects?

Basically I feel like I have the flu for a few days after each dose.

So while I feel good in my joints, I feel bad everywhere else. I understand this will even out in time as I get used to the drugload in my system.

My flu feelings should lessen and shorten and the joint goodness should lengthen.

It’s been so long since I’ve felt like this joint-wise that I’ll take that. In a heartbeat.
on October 1, 2008 at 11:11 am | Reply bridgett

Excellent news. I am very happy to hear that you’re feeling well.