Johnny Derpp wrote: » Another update re: Pagano diet. I now have no plaque psoriasis at all. But more importantly, the swelling in my joints has gone down significantly and they don't hurt anymore. I'm very excited with this development but i'm not done yet, now i have to try re-introducing irritants to see what triggers but i think i'll try some allergen tests to speed it up.
Bojill wrote: » Is stelara (generic form) covered on the dps. I'm waiting for hospital appointment for first jab and getting a bit worried about the bill from the pharmacy when I hand the prescription in. Thanks.
0lddog wrote: » I believe ( what a fool I am ) that this lists everything covered by DPS :https://www.sspcrs.ie/libr/html/monthlyproductupdate.pdf Is this what you are asking about ?
dyl2u wrote: » Whats everyones thoughts on biologics? have had psoriasis since I was 7, I'm now 21 and have "severe extensive plaque psoriasis" (as my Dermatologist tells me). Was on methotrexate at 17, worked amazing for the first 2 years (completely clear) but had to come off it this year because it was causing issues with my liver. My dermatologist suggested HUMIRA, but I'm unsure of it because of the side effects and all I've been reading about cases of death linked to biologics. At this stage though I'm afraid my psoriasis seems to be going back to the way it was before I was on methotrexate where my body was 90% covered.
khalessi wrote: » Done the topical meds and light treatment, was suggested at 32 for biologics, but was early days but thinking about it now
brevity wrote: » What other treatments have you been on? In general there are some hoops you have to jump through to get them. Steroid creams and light treatment come first. Then biologics. They will pick something that suits your severity and lifestyle. If you are planning on becoming pregnant it can complicate things. I'm a guy and a dermatologist once told me that if I was to start taking a particular drug I would have to use 2 forms of contraception if I was to have sex. I wasn't really comfortable with something like that. Never found out what that drug was but its always stuck with me. The drugs are no joke to be honest. "They are not cornflakes" as my current dermatologist says to me.
khalessi wrote: » I am thinking of going on biologics. What should I ask consultant? What do they consider when picking typ of biologic?
makeorbrake wrote: » How long had the Stelara been working before it stopped being effective? Has anyone else had the same experience.
eeloe wrote: » I will say, i'm 99% psoriasis free tho...I just don't particularly want to go up to the 90mg dose, when i started on Stelara i had a rough couple of weeks with the side effects, and i don't want to go through that again.
makeorbrake wrote: » Well, this is interesting. I guess there are no free lunches. I didn't know that the biologics lost their sheen over time.
eeloe wrote: » I am on the borderline for the dose tho, supposed to be 45mg for under 100kg’s and I’m floating around 99-101kg depending on the day
brevity wrote: » So I have been on Tremfya for about a year now. I was put on it because Stelara stopped workinge
The DayDream wrote: » Thanks. This is part of why I avoided going to one. Pay a bomb for a bunch of tedious time wasting (i don't drive and my work is considered essential so it will be hard to organize appointments) and given things I've already tried (I have a UV lamp, it takes forever to clear plaques that way and they come back as soon as you stop, plus you can get burned). 250 is crazy money, too. considering they and I know there is no cure! I wish I could stick to the diets too. When I stock up on fruit and veg half of it goes off before I have had the chance to eat it. Meals get more expensive and less tasty, too when you have to cut out most bread, pasta, pizza, tomato sauce, potatoes, fried foods, spicy stuff, red meat, all fizzy drinks, sugar, alcohol. Can't remember if dairy is allowed, I think small amounts on the Pagano diet but he says to drink black coffee/tea (blech) but most anti inflammation diets say to cut it out as anything high in fat can make you inflamed.
Gael23 wrote: » I wouldn’t be concerned about it being an RA drug, many autoimmune drugs are interchangeable, I’ve never heard of that medication though
The DayDream wrote: » but most anti inflammation diets say to cut it out as anything high in fat can make you inflamed.
Gael23 wrote: » My advice is to go private for the first consultation and then if needed go public. I paid €250 6 years ago but think of it as getting your life back. Biologics are covered by the medical card but you won’t get them straight off. They will try uV therapy next probably tablets first. Then if none of those work you go onto biologics. They are extremely expensive so tend to be given as a last resort rather than first option.
brevity wrote: » So I have been on Tremfya for about a year now. I was put on it because Stelara stopped working and the dermatologist and rheumatologist felt that Tremfya would kill two birds with one stone. It has helped with my psoriatic arthritis but my psoriasis is not improving. Today I found out that I am being put on rinvoq.https://www.rinvoq.com/ a tablet a day for the forceable future... What’s a bit concerning is that this stuff seems specifically for arthritis rather that psoriasis. It does seem to be a biologic so perhaps it will target the skin too. It of course has its laundry list of dodgy side effects. I sometimes wish I had the discipline to try and sort all this with diet. Even though diet isn’t necessarily a sliver bullet, it seems like a healthier approach.
brevity wrote: » I sometimes wish I had the discipline to try and sort all this with diet. Even though diet isn’t necessarily a sliver bullet, it seems like a healthier approach.
