Biologics
Posted Sun 2 Aug 2020 16.46 by Mrsp166
Living with Psoriasis and PSA :(
I hope everyone is well! I had my first appointment with my rheumatology nurse and she says they are not going down the tablet route so I’ve been offered biologics. I am very grateful for being offered them straight away instead of methotrexate or other DMARDS that have horrible side effects for some. I just wondered has anyone else went straight to a biologic without trying the usual tablets? My PSA affects my spine. I had the first set of measurements and next it’s a chest X-ray and fasting bloods and hopefully back to the nurse in about 4/6 weeks pending my approval to start the meds. Thank you in advance :-)
Posted Wed 21 Oct 2020 03.18 by Snik
I started on methotrexate 2 weeks first time and then another 2 weeks, my liver is not the same since, I gain a lot of height. Now I need to recover my liver and lose some pounds to start new medication. How good are biologic tablets? It's working?
Posted Wed 21 Oct 2020 12.29 by TheRave - 40 from ireland
ive been on Methotrexate for probably a year and my skin is looking so much better n im feeling so much happier, dont know if i wana start trying something else tbh
Posted Wed 21 Oct 2020 21.42 by Steview
A P sufferer for over 30 years, through good and bad times.
Only just seen this thread from early Aug. I hope Mrs P is now on the road to better help with biologics.
@ Snic, am I right you have taken Mtx for total of four weeks and has had negative effect on your liver in such a short time? Like any meds it is trial and error, what works for one may not for another. Biologic treatment comes in the form of injections not tablets I believe. Good luck.
@ TheRave, if Mtx is working well for you with no ill effects, why consider changing? How is your PsA?
Posted Wed 21 Oct 2020 22.33 by TheRave - 40 from ireland
tbh stevie its stopped flaking a long time ago, its cleared up realli well, from where i was 6-7 years ago, still havin problem wif my nails etc cant seem to improve but tryna not let it get ma dwn yano
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