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Wow! Are you feeling the benefit with it or is it more showing up in the bloods than physically?
Mine both went right down with starting on the methotrexate, they had stabilised for a few months at about 2/3 for CRP and 16-19 ESR which was a big indication to me something is helping somewhere.
The the last lot (a week ago Friday) had gone up to CRP 8 and ESR 30, still not high but annoying as things had seemed to be settling, hopefully just a blip!
I've not seen a huge difference, more energy has been great - I was getting to the point of almost crawling out of work and just being almost zombified.
My hands had been a lot better but have been flaring recently - had a bit of a day with them today. Hips have unstiffened a bit and I'm trying to cut down on using my stick at times, say round work, but I'm very conscious of it feeling like I'm not walking properly (like they are out of line if that makes sense?). My shoulders have been a pain in the ar*e, I've had to adapt at work to lower things to not have to reach for stuff above shoulder height as they are so painful. Have to try not to reach for things.
When I last saw my consultant she said it was very early for the methotrexate to be working much so I keep hoping it will have that amazing getting your life back effect so many people have mentioned :)