my intro

[etstokes]

Hello, everyone!

As a 63 year old female who has had psoriasis since age 16, I would like to provide what ever support and information that may assist others.

Presently I am on Cosentyx and have been for one year. I had moderate coverage- scalp to ankles, and have experienced about 95% clearing. The area that seems to not want to completely respond is my lower legs (knees downward). These areas improved initially , but I am still left with small reddened areas, varying in size from 1/8 to 1/2 inch, some have plaques, some do not. Summer sun has reduced them, but I am not expecting that to remain once cool weather returns.

I have not experienced any known side effects, and made it through, so far, without getting overly sick from a suppressed immune system. I am a nurse, so it's not like I am never exposed to sick people!

It is amazing to run my hands over my skin and feel smooth. It's been a long, long time!

[Fred]

Hello etstokes   to Psoriasis Club.

Cosentyx is getting a lot of good reviews from our members and it is something I am thinking of going onto so your input is helpful. Yes I remember that feeling when you suddenly realise the skin is smooth and that flake you was always picking at had gone.

Please don't hesitate to start your own thread about your journey on Cosentyx in Prescribed Treatments For Psoriasis if you wish. There is no obligation but we do encourage our members to post their experience as it's useful for looking back on and could help others.

Regards.

Fred.

[D Foster]

Hi and welcome to the club, you will find more information on here about P than anywhere else that I know of , it sounds that you are doing OK but that last bit is taking a little more getting rid of. I still have some faint marks where the P has gone from and it's about three years since they went .
Just join in with the inmates and ask any questions that you want and the answer you will find that they are honest as they come from experience of the problem.

[jiml]

Hi  ET and a big    to the club, it's good to have you on board, you are now among a group of sufferers who will learn from your experience, and I hope you can learn something from other members experiences here.

We are a very active forum and most members are happy sharing what works for them, and sometimes sharing the disappointment when things go wrong .....this is a great Source of information and support and I hope you will enjoy your time with us and maybe start a Cosentyx thread as Fred has suggested ...
The site gets lots of visitors from around the world and your experience so far on Cosentyx will I'm sure give others hope
Thank you for joining and I hope to read more from you in the future...
We also have an active off topic section that you can lose yourself in if you want some light hearted banter ( not psoriasis related usually )
Jim

[Kat]

Welcome! Glad to hear you have had success with your treatment.

[Turnedlight]

Hi nice to meet you!

[Caroline]

Hello Etstokes,

Welcome to the board !

[Grizzly Bear]

ET.............phone home



OK, i'll get my hat & coat  



Have no fear, GB is here  



I'm the insane one on here  



Hope you enjoy yourself on here Et, we're not all mad, just me.

Have some online flowers from us all on here..........




GB

[Caroline]

All this glitter..... That will be cleaning again.... I'll get your for this.  



Sorry Etstokes, But somebody has to control him.

[Fiftyplus]

Hello Etstokes,

Really pleased for you that your P is going in the right direction..which is going.  The people here are very friendly and its also a good place to just have a chat.

So WELCOME

Fifty