Another Lupus Update..

Sooooooo I recently went to my rheumatologist in June 2016. I am going to be starting a new medicine called Methotrexate. I will have to take it once a week. On the day that I choose to take the medicine I will have to take one pill three times in that day. So for example the day I chose to take it is on Saturday. I will take it once in the morning, afternoon, and evening. The purpose of this medication is to suppress my immune system. Once my immune system is suppressed it will stop attacking my skin. This will hopefully allow my skin to heal and my hair will start growing back. There are some drawbacks though. The first is This pill causes severe birth defects in fetuses. The second is that while taking this pill the patient is expected to stop consuming alcoholic beverages. I was told by my rheumy (rheumatologist) that I need to get a IUD for prevention of pregnancy. I am scheduled to have an IUD inserted in about two weeks. For anyone who does not know what an IUD is here is a definition I found on wikipedia. "An intrauterine device is a small contraceptive device, often 'T'-shaped, often containing either copper or levonorgestrel, which is inserted into the uterus". I am ok with the whole birth control thing, what I have a problem with is the fact that I can't have a glass of wine after a hard day at work. After thinking about it I have decided that my health is more important than the occasional glass of wine. I do not know exactly how long I will be on this medication and I am hoping that it actually works because nothing else seems to be working. I must admit I am excited because this is the first time that I will be treating my lupus internally. I am excited to see what kind of results I will have while on this medication. I will definitely keep you posted on how it goes. Have a great day!! Any questions?? Ask away!!!