Day 3 - Week 1 done!

Friday and I almost didn't make this appointment due to traffic, as the main road had been closed off. I rang ahead to the hospital and they said it was an important appointment and was best not to miss it, so they rescheduled for a half hour later than planned. Thankfully I made it just in time and was brought straight to the physio room.

It was a nurse helping me this time as the physio wasn't there today. She just went over the sheet, making sure all my information was correct as I got ready. She then looked at my skin to check it since the last appointment and was happy with it. Todays treatment would be 18 seconds, one second more than last time, up 10%. She told me that because i'm on Methotrexate (MTX) that the process would be taken slower but also the MTX would help the UV to get into my skin a bit more. Marching movements again for 18 seconds, not forgetting the goggles and face shield. The nurse then asked me questions from the other side of the curtain as i got changed, and she explained about moisturisers and creams being good during this process. Then it was back to the reception to settle up for the week and schedule times for Monday, Wednesday and Friday of next week.

So week 1 is done and I know what to expect for the next 5-7 weeks. I have found my skin to be itchy and a bit irritated or raised, but its to be expected before they hopefully fade to pink and then to a light brown. I will try and keep updating through the weeks, even small updates on the differences each time.

Until then, take care :)

Sarah