User Reviews for Methotrexate

methotrexate: Psoriasis covered over 80% of my body!!! After 2 weeks on this medicine it was CLEAR!

methotrexate: I tried a number of different treatments, but only methotrexate helps. I had it in my scalp, back, genital area, mostly body parts that were not exposed to sun and air, which I find interesting. My doctor said sun exposure would help and it works for me. Still have a little on my scalp, but usually one application of Olux will clear it up.

methotrexate: Worked wonders for me. I suffered from Psoriasis covering the insides of my hands. Was very painful. Would crack and bleed. Tried many creams and other meds. Once I started this medication it cleared up quickly. Am now able to use my hands again.

methotrexate: I have had Psoriasis for 12 years. While it has not helped the stubborn patches on my scalp and groin, it has been very helpful for my joints. However, I am taking 15mg once a week and after 5 days my hands and feet ache again. I feel very old sometimes. As we know, it's trial and error. This is worth the risks so that I can shop, play Frisbee, and simply act my age.

methotrexate: I have been a victim of psoriasis for the last seven years. I came to know about this drug from a skin specialist in the year 2004. Prior to this I was covered up to 75% but when I took this it vanished after taking a mere 30 mg. It recurred in year 2005. Since then I am taking it frequently, as I did not find any other alternative to fight this skin disorder. As far as my personal experience is concerned, I didn't have any side effect.

methotrexate: I've been on this medicine for about 3 weeks. I have psoriasis on my hands and feet. I can walk again and do NORMAL things without my hands cracking and bleeding. So far I haven't had any side effects that are related to this medication.

methotrexate: I have suffered several types of chronic psoriasis, including the life threatening form for 50 years. After developing severe disability from Psoriatic Arthritis I gave in to taking this drug, my skin is 90% improved, inflammation much better, but still have high inflammatory markers in blood tests. Now on steroids. Nausea still persists so I take folic acid.

methotrexate: I have been on methotrexate now for 6 months. Its great as I was 85% covered with psoriasis and it improved almost instantly by 90%. Although there is one drawback, I get recurrent bouts of bacterial vaginosis, which is most uncomfortable and have to then take high dose of antibiotics (which make me feel very sick for a few days).

methotrexate: Pill form is very hard on stomach, lots of sickness. But I have found the injectible form to be fantastic.

methotrexate: My psoriasis has improved by about 80-90% in one month. The joint pain continues after two months.

methotrexate: I have had psoriasis for over 10 years and for the first 5 years it was very mild, but in 2005 it quickly got worse and covered 70% of my body in various spots such as my entire scalp, under my breasts, on my elbows and knees, in my pelvic area and a few other random spots. I was prescribed (5) 25mg pills (1x wk) of methotrexate after trying every cream imaginable and the photo light therapy. The medication made me extremely sick to my stomach. After seeing some improvement my dermatologist recommended I try the tanning bed along with the medication. Within 6 months my psoriasis was completely gone. 4 years after being off the medicines it has come back. It is worse than before and I am taking the medicines and am getting sick a lot. Hope it works again.

methotrexate: I have had psoriatic arthritis since age 10. The deformities in my hands are very, very severe. I have taken methotrexate for about 6 weeks, and don't notice a difference, except have been feeling sick to my stomach, tired, and bowel - movements are painful and a little blood is visible. Kinda scary--I see my rhematologist in a few weeks. Psoriasis patches seem burning or itchier.

methotrexate: I have had psorisis all my life (45 yrs). I have been a methotrexate user for 12 years. Before I started using methotrexate I was covered about 90%. Today it is about 1%. Over the years along with blood work. I have had 3 liver biopsy. I have had no side effect.

methotrexate: I started on methotrexate tablets at first but they made me feel very sick so was put on injection made me feel a lot better.

methotrexate: I have had severe psoriasis on my hands, elbows, and heels for the past 2 years. Came out of nowhere. Tried everything out there (steroids, antihistamines, light treatments (two periods of it) So now I'm on this medicine. It's only for the second week, but the only difference I see is getting a urinary tract infection. Hopefully I will see improvement soon.

methotrexate: I have been in methotrexate for 6 weeks now. So far, itchiness has been reduced significantly; lesions in my lower leg have dried up (light brown now); other lesions appear to be clearing up though slowly. Side effects to me are nausea, feeling giddy and occasional headache though not severe. May I ask those who are in the same medication: how long did it take for all lesions to be cleared? about 70% of my body has psoriasis. Thank you. .

methotrexate: I have had psoriasis for over 40 years, and although it's just on my elbows and legs, I have tried all the usual remedies (topicals, light therapy, etc.). I tried methotrexate this spring and in a matter of weeks, my psoriasis began to clear up. My doctor has me go for blood-work every month or so to make sure the methotrexate isn't affecting my liver. We have decided to back off of the methotrexate during the winter in order to give my body a break. But, I'll be anxious to begin it again come spring!

methotrexate: I have been on 15mg methotrexate for one year for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. My psoriasis was mild to moderate and is a little better but I was in a lot of pain from the arthritis and this medicine has helped me so much. I would say my pain went from a 9 to a 3 on a scale of 1- 10. Only side effect is stomach upset and I am considering switching to injections.

methotrexate: Methotraxate is very useful for psoriasis. I have been taking 20 mg every week.