New to PsAHi - I've had a guttate psoriasis diagnosis for about 8 years. I have been mostly clear for a while, but when I have a flare, it's generally controlled with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisDiet & NutritionTreatment
How did you know when to switch your treatment plan or medication?I have been using sulfasalize ( 3 pills a day) for about 2 years with great success, no noticeable side effects and no more pain in my knee or finger...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
New here, newly diagnosedHi everyone:) I was recently diagnosed, but have been experiencing various problems for a few years prior that I mostly attributed to standing at work and maybe some osteoarthritis and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesWork & EmploymentTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
Newly diagnosed with PsAHi all. After years of chronic pain and fatigue, and about a year of testing and confusion, I was finally diagnosed as having PsA three days ago. A little history:...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentComorbiditiesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Has Anyone Experienced Rashes from Taking Cosentyx?I stopped Cosentyx in November because of rashes/hives. It is very itchy. I have developed a Psoriasis patch too on my leg. My PsA has always been a joint issue...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSide EffectsBiologicTreatment
9 weeks on Cimzia - should be feeling it?Anyone else been taking it, any rough ideas on how long it took to 'kick in'? I really want to wean myself off the 8-12 Advil per day. Really....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
How do you deal with the immune suppression from the medications?I have been recently diagnosed and started the meds, my concern is they say the meds can suppress the immune system. I work in health care and I’m a little...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Have you experienced side effects from Enbrel?How many have had side effects from Enbrel?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsBiologic
Any general safety procedures for those on biologics?Soon to be on Cimzia and wondered if there are general guidelines to observe while on an immunosuppressant i.e. avoid rare meats and certain other foods?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBiologicTreatment
What has been your experience with Remicade IV infusions?I am due to start this drug next week. Am a little gunshy because of deja vu feelings re chemotherapy 20 yrs ago (4-tumor breast cancer). Could you share your...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBiologicTreatment