Subject: Re: Psoriatic arthritis - trying to conceive - advice please.
Hi I understand what you are going through. It's hard and people don't understand :( like you I had to come off meds to conceive. I was on methotrexate so had to stop taking for 6 months before they said I was safe to conceive. My arthritis was too bad to go med free so they allowed me to take low dose predisolone (steroids) and paracetamol. I'm not going to lie I was in agony. Phone them up and get an appointment, tell them you are in agony. If possible ask to see a different rheumy if yours isn't listening? I'd recommend, although expensive to use ovulation tests, etc as they do help. Once pregnant you may find your arthritis eases a bit. If you have to take meds thou with their advice then do. I know what you mean about wanting the best for the baby but our bodies won't conceive with high levels of inflammation etc. They will monitor you well too on any meds. Extra scans, extra care etc. so it's all good. I did it again and again. I now have had 3 very healthy babies. Wishing you lots of luck x
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