I have been on stelera for a month

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Permalink Reply by Freddie Brown on December 21, 2009 at 1:01am

Cindy
I just started the stelara a month ago and will get second injection on 12/28. My first injection seems to be helping. I have tried all of the meds on the market eith little success. I really hope to see good results with the stelara, I hope you will begin to see results soon. Good Luck

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Permalink Reply by Cindy Russell on December 21, 2009 at 4:54pm

I am glad it is working for you, I got my second shot on 12/17. but mine got worse over that 1 month, but I think it has alot to do with stress over the holidays, I know that stress is a trigger for me, and mine is on my head and ears, I tan in a tanning bed so all the other places are cleared up, but I think your scalp is the worse place to have it cause scratching can cause infection easier on your head....I was in the hospital for 3 days the last time it got really bad, but I am being optimistic that it is going to start working soon. Good Luck to you and Merry Christmas.

Freddie Brown said:

Cindy
I just started the stelara a month ago and will get second injection on 12/28. My first injection seems to be helping. I have tried all of the meds on the market eith little success. I really hope to see good results with the stelara, I hope you will begin to see results soon. Good Luck

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Permalink Reply by Afifa Fatema on December 31, 2009 at 8:03pm

Well i hope it works for you!!! i would love to know if it worked or not for your next shots. it would be great to have to go visit the doctor only 5 times a year for a change! i have also tried everything available for psoriasis/arthritis! so good luck and happy new years! :-)

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Permalink Reply by julie on March 4, 2010 at 10:05pm

Hi everyone!
I was on Raptiva with wonderful results, for 3 years my skin was completely clear!!! Last April I had to stop and went immediately to Humira...within 3 months i was 50%covered again, so I switched to Enbrel and now I'm 90% covered! Tuesday the dermatologist suggested Stelara so as soon as insurance approves I will begin my treatment. I hope it works!!

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Permalink Reply by Cindy Foe on March 6, 2010 at 11:37am

I pray Stelara works for you!!!!!! I have been 90% covered and I know how much pain it is...It is pure hell to be like that....Please let us know how things are going with the process....Right now Im on Remicade and I love hearing more about all the new meds....We all know we get immune to medications and have to keep trying and keep trying.....Im praying for you now and when you get Stelara.....let us know!

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Permalink Reply by julie on March 6, 2010 at 12:07pm

Thanks Cindy,
I really appreciate the support! I am very fortunate to live in Florida and be near the ocean! I have to stop wishing for Raptiva to be back on the market, it was my wonder drug...I will keep you posted! Julie

Cindy Foe said:

I pray Stelara works for you!!!!!! I have been 90% covered and I know how much pain it is...It is pure hell to be like that....Please let us know how things are going with the process....Right now Im on Remicade and I love hearing more about all the new meds....We all know we get immune to medications and have to keep trying and keep trying.....Im praying for you now and when you get Stelara.....let us know!

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Permalink Reply by Deana Watson on March 11, 2010 at 12:35pm

it has cleared my fingertips that's it. I'm hoping next shot it will do better. I get my second one tomorrow.

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Permalink Reply by julie on April 28, 2010 at 11:18pm

Well, today is April 28 and I finally got my first shot of Stelara!!! It took a while cause I needed 90mg instead of the regular 45mg....two shots of 90mg sent to my dr's office was $22,000, my insurance covered it with just a copay of $45. I get my second shot on May26. I am hoping this works because i have tried Humira and Enbrel... with no results but Raptiva cleared me completely. I took pictures today so I'll keep everyone posted!!

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Permalink Reply by julie on June 6, 2010 at 11:03pm

julie bantz said:

Well, today is April 28 and I finally got my first shot of Stelara!!! It took a while cause I needed 90mg instead of the regular 45mg....two shots of 90mg sent to my dr's office was $22,000, my insurance covered it with just a copay of $45. I get my second shot on May26. I am hoping this works because i have tried Humira and Enbrel... with no results but Raptiva cleared me completely. I took pictures today so I'll keep everyone posted!!

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Permalink Reply by julie on June 6, 2010 at 11:08pm

Well, today is June 6...on May 26 I received my second shot of Stelara....and it is unbelievable how well it is working! The lesions on my legs went from bright red to pink...I even wore shorts on my cruise over Memorial Day! Of course i swam in the ocean and snorkeled so I'm sure the salt and sun helped, but I credit it to the Stelara. My next shot is July 18, so hopefully by then I'll be completely clear!!! I am thrilled!!!!

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Permalink Reply by julie on June 19, 2010 at 6:48pm

My next shot is August 18 !!! Geezzz I can't count... but today is June 19 and I can't believe how well Stelara is working for me!!! I am THRILLED!!!! I have on a skirt today showing my legs!!! woohooooo

julie bantz said:

Well, today is June 6...on May 26 I received my second shot of Stelara....and it is unbelievable how well it is working! The lesions on my legs went from bright red to pink...I even wore shorts on my cruise over Memorial Day! Of course i swam in the ocean and snorkeled so I'm sure the salt and sun helped, but I credit it to the Stelara. My next shot is July 18, so hopefully by then I'll be completely clear!!! I am thrilled!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Pamela Crews on July 1, 2010 at 3:36pm

I have been on Stelara for 3 months and it really works! I have tried everything on the market including Humira and Enbrel after one shot of Stelara I was almost completly cleared. I could wear my shorts again after so many years of not being able to wear shorts. It's been a blessing to me. Good Luck Everyone.julie bantz said:

Hi everyone!
I was on Raptiva with wonderful results, for 3 years my skin was completely clear!!! Last April I had to stop and went immediately to Humira...within 3 months i was 50%covered again, so I switched to Enbrel and now I'm 90% covered! Tuesday the dermatologist suggested Stelara so as soon as insurance approves I will begin my treatment. I hope it works!!

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