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I don't want to be premature but have now been on mtx and sulf for 8 weeks. The last few days things have improved a lot. I can now walk at a good pace rather than a snail's, stiffness eases quicker in the mornng and I can manage stairs again!!! Hands have improved except when I spend too long on the computer. Long may it last 
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hay mime kicked in at 11 weeks i kept improving for months The chocolate eating housewife ...The washer woman .....naughty lady
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That's great news Maria  Hope the improvement continues. Love, Doreen xx
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Well done - good news lets hope it continues
Rose
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great to hear hope it keeps up for you
good luck
Audrey
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Yipee so thrilled for you mine kicked in around 12 weeks but only due to dose tweeks,all best good see less stiffness and stairs easier that shows its reduced alot discease activity for you. very good progess. lv melly cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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Hi Maria,Great to hear the MTX is working for you.  I've been on it for 8 weeks but after the first four weeks I had to stop taking it for two weeks because I came out in a rash on my arms.The dose was cut by half and I've been back on on it with no probs as yet.Still taking Hydroxy though. Love Brenda.
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Onwards and upwards, Maria!
Such a joy to hear this.
Love,
Amanda
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Wonderful news Maria - long may it last.
Julie xx
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Fabulous news!!!! Joanna
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Thanks guys
I must say I'm thrilled. luckily I didn't have any side fx apart from being a bit queasy the first couple of weeks.
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Wionderful news, Maria. Mine started to kick in at about 8 weeks. Hopefully, you will find as I have done that this is your wonder drug.
Lots of love
Jeanxxxxx
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Jean- hopefully yes.
Despite a very stressful week at work I've been fine.
I feel I'm getting my life back- today I was able to walk about with little discomfort. I'm thrilled and hopefully it will be the drug for me.
Maria x
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Lovely news Maria Long may it continue! Big hugs ~ Liz xxxxx
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Hi Maria,
I took my 10th dose this week and so far so good had a few setbacks with feet and fingers but much improved, although i did say I would never say that again because the last time I said it it came back to haunt me. Fingers crossed for you. Anne x
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Saw rheumy nurse yesterday- although I felt I was making some progress she felt there was still room for improvement according to bloods so consultant has increased dosage by 2.5mg .Stil better than I was though
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That's good news, Maria, I expect you feel you're getting your life back. You may find that the longer you're on MTX, the better you'll feel.
Lyn
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Yes Lyn- I really do feel I'm getting my life back at last. So much that I did my usual thing of overdoing it on Saturday by going up to London-although this time I did accept when I was getting tired and came home rather than battling on as I usually do. Even though the sales were VERY tempting! Thankfully I break up for the Summer holidays next week so 6 weeks rest should be great....provided I do rest of course .
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