Comments on: Stelara for Psoriasis; Side Effects

By: jenny wang

jenny wang — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:07:12 +0000

OMG, I just got the information from this webiste today, I am a 28 year girl, suffered from the damn psoriasis for 16 years,,,, I am in melbourne, does anyway can tell me which hospital need to go to obtain the treatment, I am too excited to read the information

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:05:47 +0000

My father is taking Stelara for his psoriasis. He is now in the hospital due to the medication. The doctors thought he had bone cancer but they now think it is lukemia caused from the stelara drug. The drug did great with getting rid of the psoriasis though.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:03:16 +0000

Hello to all who lives with psoriasis and arthritis. I am a 28 old male that suffered frombut a rebound from steroid creams about a year ago. I recently took Humira and cleared my body (about 65%) in 2 to 3 months. After 5 months of treatment, I lost my insurance and was off the medication for 1 1/2 months. I continued with another 3 month treatment it did nothing. I stopped and now I am (75%) covered but my face is almost completely covered.

I questioned other biologic medicines because of their side effects. However, I was informed by my dermatologist that stopping any medicine will produce a rebound effect. So, you must gradually come off it.

Does that sound correct to anybody’s experience with any psoriasis medication. Also, is there anyone who has been taking Stelara from it’s beginning have any side effects. Just wondering how a person’s genes and age may help or hurt one’s chances when it comes to the serious side effects.

Finally, has anyone heard about the Dead Sea or ever tried the clinics over there? I cannot find too many articles or blogs about personal experiences with the Dead Sea.

Thanks and God Bless To All!

By: Shelia

Shelia — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:21:16 +0000

I have had psoriais 43 years on my left leg.It started spreading to my right about 3 years ago.I have used creams ointment every pill.Then humira it worked for 2 years.Now Stelara so far it is great.I have had headaches and my arthritis seems to be worse.But if I had to choose between pain and psoriais pain.About hair lose yes but I started taking 5000mg biotin cap.Use good shampoo not the cheap brands.I shower with oil of Olay body wash for dry skin and the same lotion put it on after you shower ereryday.Also I use a loaf glove gentle over my body as I shower.Make sure you wash the glove in hot water after each use.Good luck.

By: al anton

al anton — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:36:29 +0000

I misspelled Meth… it is methotrexate, not methyltrexate.

By: al anton

al anton — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:13:36 +0000

Dominique (below, I think) said she was using methyltrexate in her Feb. 2011 posting. I was on that about 40 years ago and it worked beautifully and unbelievably fast. I mean — I was covered with psoriasis head to foot and it was GONE in a matter of 4 or 5 days! But then, it was banned in the U.S. (I was told) because it causes some cancer of some sort. I do remember having to have a blood test before any dose could be administered. Evidently, it killed red (or white) blood cells along witht he psoriasis…and so it got banned. The name Dominque is, of course, foreign — maybe French– and I wonder if she’s been warned of the dangers of methyltrexate. Or perhaps there is no danger at all. Now I’m really curious and would like to hear from someone on this subject. Since I moved to a year around warm climate, psoriasis has been minimal; but recently, I have gotten an outbreak on my face ! Never had it there before. Topicals are just so-so. I’m seeing a doctor tomorrow about Stelara, Methyltrexate, humerus, etc. and then I’ll post again.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:28:57 +0000

I have been on Stelara for almost a year and I am so happy with the results I have suffered for many years adn tried nurmerous treatments. My shins were completely covered and I could never wear skirts and I live in a very warm climate and after one year it has completly cleared up my psoriasis. I couldn’t be happier !

By: Tally

Tally — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:38:33 +0000

I’m 33 years old, and I’ve suffered with Psoriasis for 19 years, and Psoriatic Arthritis for 17 years. I’ve tried every thing you can imagine, from ointments, to tar baths, light treatments, PUVA, enbrel, remicade, methotrexate, humira, humira & methtrexate, back to enbrel, etc. Out of the ones I listed the humira & methotrexate combination worked really well for a long time. However, my immune system was suppressed after taking them so long. So when I came down with MRSA – I was taken off both. Once I had the MRSA under control (which took months of no meds), I refused to get back on that same combination. My doctor asked me which mattered the most – the psoriasis or arthritis – and as vain as this may sound – I chose the Psoriasis. You have to understand – we have extremely hot summers where I live and wearing jeans & long sleeves would be like a death sentence. Anyhow, my rhuematologist referred me to my dermatologist. He opted to put me on stelara, and omg! After the first injection – it literally cleared it up enough within a matter of days I was wearing shorts. I can proudly get pedicures without feeling like a freak! It’s life changing!! I had my 2nd injection on Monday, and I’m anxious to see how long it’ll last. Now, for me – the only downfall is for those of us who suffer from PA. Since I’ve been on Stelera my joint pain seems to be worse. It could be just a coincidence since we’re experiencing a slight change in weather, but I treat my PA with anti-inflammatory meds., etc. Still, having my psoriasis cleared up after one injection – I’m sold!!! In my book – this is the miracle drug I’ve been waiting for!!

By: Joyce Pittman

Joyce Pittman — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:11:40 +0000

I took my first shot of Stelara in July and the 2nd shot in August. I have been so sleepy and tired I can hardly make it. All I want to do is sleep. It has helped clear the plaque psoriasis on my scalp and that is good. I don’t know if is worth feeling so sleepy that I don’t want to do anything or not.

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:15:31 +0000

Belinda – I pray you Stelara works as well for you as it has for me. Everyone who sees me is amazed at how clear my skin is now. Truly a miracle drug!