He took me off methotrexate. It was making me sick several days a week and wasn't keeping my SED rate down. SED rate is one measurement of inflammation in your body. It is suppose to be between 0-20, mine was 27 at my last blood test and 25 the time before. Not hugely high but not good enough.
It also isn't keeping my UVeitis at bay. He switched my medication to Arava (leflunomide). It has some not so fun side effects but I'm willing to give it a try. If it hasn't started working in two months he is going to start a biologic therapy like Remicade by infusion every 6 weeks. I almost want to skip the new medication start the infusions. I am sick of feeling like crap and having my UVeitis continue to come back.
Anyway, I have a positive attitude about switching my medication. It was coming to the point I would cause myself anxiety every time it was time to take the methotrexate (once a week).
I also took my girls to see Diary Of A Wimpy Kid today. They really liked the first one and really enjoyed this one as well. It didn't suck setting through it so if you have a kid who wants to go, take them.