Looks like Methotrexate is a bust.
I've been taking Methotrexate for four months, no problems, and I have been in complete remission for the last month. Then I had my routine blood test done just before Christmas and they found that my neutrophil (white blood cells) count was way down, so my GP advised me to stop taking it and as I was coming down with a cold we were worried that I couldn't fight it off. I had repeat tests over the next two days and found that the neutrophil count went back up to normal. Of course the cold virus hit with full force and I was down for the count for Xmas but feeling better now. Whew!
What now? I'm completely freaked out by the Methotrexate now and not willing to go back on it. I will see what the GI says if I ever get an appointment with them. (NHS, what can I do?
whatever) So, I'm taking matters into my own hands. I got a recommendation from a friend about some really good probiotics her brother takes for Crohn's. I also talked the GI into testing me for Vitamin D deficiency and I am deficient, surprise, surprise.
So my plan is continue with pentasa, uber probiotics, Vitamin D supplements, fish oil, and continue where I left off with my elimination diet, which seemed to work quite well for me until the Methotrexate kicked in. Wish me luck!!