Today my doctor prescribed methotrexate. I am also on remicade at the highest dose every 4 weeks with no improvement. I am also on metformin 1000 mg a day. I haven’t saw much of a change. My doctors prescribed methotrexate to add to my medicines. I am worried about side effects as well as fertility in the future. I am not planning to have kids now but in the future I would love too. I am 22 and would like to keep all options open. If anyone has any facts/opinions please let me know
Is it a dermatologist, does the Dr. know anything about HS. That's a lot of meds. I would be concerned about your mental. Please get a second opinion. Keep searching, this is your life not there's… read more
Has anyone had to take spironolactone with remicade I'm waiting for my insurance to approve a higher dosage of remicade because even though there some improvement I'm still flaring I heard methotrexate can cause some serious side effects just wanted to hear everyone thoughts
Wow thanks Shane I think tht what my doctor is going to do next if this remicade is not working I only had three doses so far but I thought there would be more significant changes
Hi Alina, some doctors are sure and some aren't, it be nice if they were all in sync about hs but were not there yet, have a great weekend.
I have had joint pain and saw a rheumatologist he stated it was part of HS. They prescribed me methotrexate,
folic acid and remicade infusion. Has anyone else been on this?
I was also referred to a Rheumatologist - he advised HS is autoimmune disease. Skin fighting violently to get rid of infection. Cost me a fortune and put me on Imuran . Supposed to shrink the… read more
Remicade
Prednisone
Methotrexate