Health Boards
Fri-02-04-2021, 21:52 PM
Here's my experience with stopping Cosentyx.
In March 2020, my Derm advised discontinuing injection because of possible affect of Coronavirus on those with compromised immune system. I did not experience any flare up of psoriasis. In fact it was quite the opposite. A gradual decline of my mild symptoms occurred and here I am over one year later completely free of psoriasis.
Two events have occurred which may explain my amazing recovery. Firstly, my 5 times weekly trips to the swimming pool have been replaced by a few trips to the seaside for much longed for swims between lockdowns. Secondly, in November 2020, I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (another immune system malfunction)which necessitates steroid medication. Perhaps this is what is keeping symptoms of psoriasis at bay. Perhaps it is skin response to freedom from chemical laden pool water. My GP tells me that psoriasis will return once I can stop taking steroids for PMR.
Best wishes for a successful outcome
In March 2020, my Derm advised discontinuing injection because of possible affect of Coronavirus on those with compromised immune system. I did not experience any flare up of psoriasis. In fact it was quite the opposite. A gradual decline of my mild symptoms occurred and here I am over one year later completely free of psoriasis.
Two events have occurred which may explain my amazing recovery. Firstly, my 5 times weekly trips to the swimming pool have been replaced by a few trips to the seaside for much longed for swims between lockdowns. Secondly, in November 2020, I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (another immune system malfunction)which necessitates steroid medication. Perhaps this is what is keeping symptoms of psoriasis at bay. Perhaps it is skin response to freedom from chemical laden pool water. My GP tells me that psoriasis will return once I can stop taking steroids for PMR.
Best wishes for a successful outcome