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Fri-24-02-2017, 13:06 PM
Hello Gloria 
to Psoriasis Club.
I was on Stelara for over 6 years, it's a great treatment and you will be surprised how quick it starts working.
In fact that is why you are getting the itch, it's the psoriasis healing and that is a good sign. And like TL said "It does subside" and eventualy will go. If it's really driving you mad try some virgin coconut oil or and ice pack.
As for what you should avoid: Nothing much really, just carry on your normal life. Try and avoid colds and flu, but that's next to impossible. If you do get it there is a small chance it may linger a little longer till your body gets used to Stelara.
Now for the best bit. What should you start doing?
#1 Get ready to say goodbye to the flakes.
#2 Walk around with a very big grin on your face.
#3 Enjoy your life again.
There are some things to watch out for and they are listed here: Stelara (ustekinumab) But not many people have problems, and if they do they usually get used to it. I used to feel a slight flu like feeling after my shot, but after a a few months I never noticed it any more.
Good luck with your journey and don't hesitate to start a thread in Prescribed Treatments For Psoriasis to share your experience, it's a good way of keeping track of your progress and your information could help others.
If you're bored and want something to do I have two threads about my use of Stelara.
Stelara 16 Months On.
Stelara round two
Regards.
Fred.
to Psoriasis Club.I was on Stelara for over 6 years, it's a great treatment and you will be surprised how quick it starts working.
In fact that is why you are getting the itch, it's the psoriasis healing and that is a good sign. And like TL said "It does subside" and eventualy will go. If it's really driving you mad try some virgin coconut oil or and ice pack.
As for what you should avoid: Nothing much really, just carry on your normal life. Try and avoid colds and flu, but that's next to impossible. If you do get it there is a small chance it may linger a little longer till your body gets used to Stelara.
Now for the best bit. What should you start doing?
#1 Get ready to say goodbye to the flakes.
#2 Walk around with a very big grin on your face.
#3 Enjoy your life again.
There are some things to watch out for and they are listed here: Stelara (ustekinumab) But not many people have problems, and if they do they usually get used to it. I used to feel a slight flu like feeling after my shot, but after a a few months I never noticed it any more.
Good luck with your journey and don't hesitate to start a thread in Prescribed Treatments For Psoriasis to share your experience, it's a good way of keeping track of your progress and your information could help others.
If you're bored and want something to do I have two threads about my use of Stelara.
Stelara 16 Months On.
Stelara round two
Regards.
Fred.