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Thu-07-03-2019, 17:18 PM
Hi Everyone,
So I have suffered with Psoriasis for around 5 years but my diagnosis was made 4 years ago (ish).
I have tried all of the recommended Creams and tablets such as Methotrexate, Cyclosporine, Apremilast and Acitretin.
Some of the above tablets worked a little, my main issue has pretty much been the side effects of the tablets, ranging from dark thoughts on the Apremilast to Nausea and sick feeling on the Methotrexate. (Bear in mind this is just my experience on the tablets and I am sure not everyone will have the same reaction).
I have recently started on Cosentyx and am on Week 3 of the weekly two 150mg injections (you have a weekly two injections for five weeks and then go monthly).
My skin has already started to clear up, Psoriasis fading massively, I take the medication on a Tuesday, yesterday (Wednesday) after my third dosage I did fairly quickly start to have a sore throat, coldy like symptoms and a runny nose.
I have to say I felt similarly this morning but this afternoon after plenty of water and food I feel loads better. I am happy to keep everyone posted on my progress as my treatment progresses. I am remaining positive this works for me and am keeping my fingers crossed,
Alex
So I have suffered with Psoriasis for around 5 years but my diagnosis was made 4 years ago (ish).
I have tried all of the recommended Creams and tablets such as Methotrexate, Cyclosporine, Apremilast and Acitretin.
Some of the above tablets worked a little, my main issue has pretty much been the side effects of the tablets, ranging from dark thoughts on the Apremilast to Nausea and sick feeling on the Methotrexate. (Bear in mind this is just my experience on the tablets and I am sure not everyone will have the same reaction).
I have recently started on Cosentyx and am on Week 3 of the weekly two 150mg injections (you have a weekly two injections for five weeks and then go monthly).
My skin has already started to clear up, Psoriasis fading massively, I take the medication on a Tuesday, yesterday (Wednesday) after my third dosage I did fairly quickly start to have a sore throat, coldy like symptoms and a runny nose.
I have to say I felt similarly this morning but this afternoon after plenty of water and food I feel loads better. I am happy to keep everyone posted on my progress as my treatment progresses. I am remaining positive this works for me and am keeping my fingers crossed,
Alex