Health Boards
Wed-16-08-2017, 19:55 PM
Hello All!!
Ive had plaque/scalp psoriasis since I was 17 (Now 30). I have been anywhere on the scale from mild to moderate to severe. Tried tons of medications, from topicals to injections to pills.
A few years ago, I was covered with spots and my dermatologist suggested Stelara. OMG this is a miracle drug. I went from my back completely covered in plaques to %100 clear. I seriously LOVED this medication. Buuuuut, I became pregnant with my first child, So I had to come off of the medicine for the duration of my pregnancy. And the plaques started flaring back up.
After I had my first baby, I tried to get back on Stelara, but my insurance made me try Humira first (im assuming because its cheaper). I HATED Humira. My husband hated Humira. He was the one that would have to pull the trigger on those self injecting pens they give you, and they suck. I cried every time. More importantly I never saw any improvement. Went Back to my doctor and we tried again for Stelara, Insurance approved it this time, however, I only saw about 50% clearance.
Once again I became pregnant with my second child so I had to come off of Stelara. After the baby, the doctor suggested I try Otezla. I am currently on Otezla. Ive been on Otezla since January. Im really not seeing any results. Plus, I feel like my stomach hurts more often than not now. And i'm not liking taking 2 Otezla pills every single day.
I've got a doctors appointment this Thursday to see if I can try something else, I just don't know which way to go. Ive seen commericals for cosentyx or Taltz, how does everyone feel about these? Should I try the Stelara again? Do I have any other options?
Thanks,
aecrawford1
Ive had plaque/scalp psoriasis since I was 17 (Now 30). I have been anywhere on the scale from mild to moderate to severe. Tried tons of medications, from topicals to injections to pills.
A few years ago, I was covered with spots and my dermatologist suggested Stelara. OMG this is a miracle drug. I went from my back completely covered in plaques to %100 clear. I seriously LOVED this medication. Buuuuut, I became pregnant with my first child, So I had to come off of the medicine for the duration of my pregnancy. And the plaques started flaring back up.
After I had my first baby, I tried to get back on Stelara, but my insurance made me try Humira first (im assuming because its cheaper). I HATED Humira. My husband hated Humira. He was the one that would have to pull the trigger on those self injecting pens they give you, and they suck. I cried every time. More importantly I never saw any improvement. Went Back to my doctor and we tried again for Stelara, Insurance approved it this time, however, I only saw about 50% clearance.
Once again I became pregnant with my second child so I had to come off of Stelara. After the baby, the doctor suggested I try Otezla. I am currently on Otezla. Ive been on Otezla since January. Im really not seeing any results. Plus, I feel like my stomach hurts more often than not now. And i'm not liking taking 2 Otezla pills every single day.
I've got a doctors appointment this Thursday to see if I can try something else, I just don't know which way to go. Ive seen commericals for cosentyx or Taltz, how does everyone feel about these? Should I try the Stelara again? Do I have any other options?
Thanks,
aecrawford1