Cosentyx - Kat's journey

[Fred]

But i assure you, you don’t want Psoriatic Arthritis.     I think Fred will agree with me... (yesssss )

Yep agree 100% You definitely don't want to get to the stage I did of not being able to lift a cup or dress yourself.  

@Kat Two things.

#1 I think it's still a bit early to stop Cosentyx. They do usually stop a bio if there is no clerance after 12 weeks, but you do have some clearance and it's not yet 12 weeks. I would give another month at least before trying something elese, but it's your choice.

#2 I agree 12 weeks between shots is great, but there is a negative side. Imagine you have just taken the shot and you get the flue or an infection, with 4 weekly shots you can stop but with 12 you will just have to ride it out. I didn't have too many problems whilst on Stelara (12 weeks) but did find sometimes I got flu like feelings after the shot for a while, but nothing like that with Cosentyx.

In Europe we always wait till the USA have tried things, and France waits even longer. So it will be interesting to see how things work out for you.

But whatever you choose, I wish you luck. It is difficult finding the right one for you, but I'm happy with a bit of psoriasis just to be rid of psoriatic arthritis.