Taltz- Day 14 shot and flaring worse?

[Brad]

Took my first (pen) injection 6/17 and it hurt like hell but I could tell it was working on the second day.  By day 6, most of the plaque was gone, though I still had the redness everywhere.  Very Impressed to say the least.

Took my second shot Friday 7/1 in my other thigh.  Didn't hurt as bad, but in a few hours I noticed inflammation was getting worse.   Areas that were fading to normal skin color were now much more red and inflamed, whole patches once again raised above normal skin level.

Yesterday and today, the injection site is very swollen and tender... that's not a big deal.  But I seem to be flaring after the second shot.

Anybody else experience this?  This med was working SOOOO much better than the other 3 biologics I've tried and really don't wanna give it up.


For background, I first noticed scalp psoriasis around 2005 and it got progressively worse, and covered honestly half my body by the time I was afforded health insurance, around 6/2014.  Started on Enbrel twice a week, that took a while to take hold but was working.  After a few months, my insurance cut the dose to 1/week and it started coming back.  Tried Humira, no dice.  Tried Stelara, and after the first and second doses it seemed promising but coming back before my first "maintenance dose".

[jiml]

Hi Brad and   to the club. I know that Taltz is very new and haven't had any experience myself, but hope one of the new Talrz users may have some answers for you.

I hope you enjoy the club and will keep us updated on your progress as with such a new drug it will be good for us to hear your experience as time goes by

Have a good look at the site and feel free to join in on any of the threads, you will be made welcome.

[Brad]

Thanks, jiml.

Is there a best way to upload pics?

[jiml]

Thanks, jiml.

Is there a best way to upload pics?

Hi Brad you have to have your pictures hosted to show them here myself I use a site that's free to host mine it's imgur.com
I have a tutorial for iPad here [Group Specific]

There are other tutorials here for Flickr users and PC users

[Group Specific]

[Group Specific]

I hope that helps but if in any difficulty just shout

[Brad]

Thanks. I've created an imgur.com account, but I'm not allowed to post links here.  I see the "insert image" button, but is there a way to just display thumbnails?

[jiml]

Thanks. I've created an imgur.com account, but I'm not allowed to post links here.  I see the "insert image" button, but is there a way to just display thumbnails?

You can post any of the hosted images by getting the bb code copying it and pasting it in. Any of the links will tell you how to get the code
When you then post it will show a small image that can be expanded or opened in a separate page
Best to upload to here one at a time

[Brad]

OK giving it a shot....

This is the injection site.  You can see the swelling to the left, and contrast between pink and redness of p.




Right elbow. None of this was here before the 2nd injection roughly 30 hours go.



Right ankle flare ups

[Fred]

It may be worth you having a word with your dermatologist.

Quote:

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What should I watch for AFTER starting Taltz?
*Fever, sweats, or chills
*Muscle aches
*Cough
*Shortness of breath
*Blood in your phlegm (mucus)
*Weight loss
*Warm, red, or painful skin or sores on your body
*Diarrhea or stomach pain
*Burning when you urinate or urinate more often than normal

The most common side effects of Taltz include: Injection site reactions, upper respiratory infections, nausea, fungal infections.

Taltz (ixekizumab)

Welcome to Psoriasis Club by the way.

I'll leave Jim to help you with the images.

Regards.

Fred.

[jiml]

Seems Brad has sorted the images out

Fred's advice is good and as he has shown it is something your dermatologist needs to know about

Good luck keep us informed, or ask as many questions as you like there's usually someone who can help or advise

[Brad]

Thanks again jiml and Fred.

I'd still like to hear if anybody has experience a flare like this after near miraculous results with Taltz.