Thanks for the help… I go to my rheumy after I see the neurologist in two weeks… I will ask her about biologics… But it sounds like you have to try mtx first… I will see what she says… I will keep in touch… Thanks so much…
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Hi Seenie… I thought of asking the dermatologist… I go in 2 weeks… And anything you want to know about Moh’s… Just ask… I had 4 last year and have a few more that just popped up… It depends on where you have it… I started on the side of my nose… The doctor said I picked a doosie of a place to start… It wasn’t fun, but not that bad… I’m glad that I have some info now before I ask the doctors… Thanks for all your help…
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Yeah, BG, thanks for the info offer! I’m one of those people who research every medical thing that is going to happen to me. I should say “now”, because I used to take the view that “s/he’s the doctor and I’m not. They are paid to know and to advise me.” And look where that got me!
So I go on St. Patrick’s day. My BCC is right on the tip of my nose, so this isn’t going to be pretty. It’s barely visible: when I told the rheum that I had a BCC, she said “Where?” and she was surprised when I said she was looking right at it. I have a horrible feeling, though, that there may be more there than they think because I can see some textural changes spreading beyond what appeared to be the original lesion. The options for reconstruction are fairly frightening. But I’m not going there today.
Thanks so much for reaching out. Knowing that there’s someone here who gets it makes all the difference.
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I had my BCC for about a year and it kept healing and coming back and would bleed… It was real small though… The surgeon said he wouldn’t have noticed it if I didn’t point it out… As long as you have a good surgeon, you will be fine. I was swollen and was scared after that I wouldn’t look the same… But everything healed perfect… It’s amazing what they can do… You know Seenie… I am also a breast cancer survivor… I am 10 years out and I just get nervous about all this stuff that the doctors say will be fine don’t worry… That’s why I am on here to find out the truth… No one really understands all the things we’ve been through and are going through… So it’s nice to be able to talk about it…
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Oh, BG … stay strong. You go, girl! Thanks for the moral support. Yes, apparently I have one of the best surgeons in the country: Moh’s is his only procedure.
Thanks Seenie… You too!! Let me know how it goes… You will be fine!!
I so agree with Seenie that you deserve a really thorough discussion with a dermatologist and / or rheumatologist about your medical history and PsA meds.
However as for your other concerns - will you get nausea or worse fatigue etc. on Mtx - then the only way to know would be to try it and see. It’s a drug that gets such a bad rap largely to the distorting power of the internet I reckon. Few people take to the keyboard to report a lack of problems. I’m just one person and Mtx has such variable effects, but for me it converted I-can-barely-stand-or stay-awake-I’m-a-zombie type fatigue into lesser fatigue and made me feel human again. Also helped with stiffness though not with swelling. And I’ve never had any nausea in the 5 years I’ve been on it.
But yes, for a cancer survivor this must be one tough decision. Nail your doctors to their chairs till they address every one of your concerns and provide information and considered opinions you truly feel you can trust.
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Thanks Sybil… I see the doctor in a few weeks… Will hope for the best…
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