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Started this discussion. Last reply by Cherie B. Baker Oct 5, 2009. 12 Replies 0 Likes

I have been on Humira for about a year and was about 98% clear then it stopped, just like that. I had a virus infection and then the a problem with the needle not activating so probably off it for…Continue

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I am now on the 3rd shot of Stelara. I have started to occlude the psoriasis that is not healing on its own. My skin is still red however and though it's not getting any better with just the shots it's not getting any worse. I think I may need the next shot sooner than the 12 weeks. I just wanted to update the results thus far. Nothing in scalp or nails. Nothing on torso. One fifty cent size place on thigh but pustular on arches of feet, pretty much gone since I have been covering it. My…See More

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Stelara

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Cherie B. Baker and Avette are now friends Feb 25, 2010

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When my psoriasis flares up a bit...I take one 25 mg. shot every week for three weeks...then back to one shot every three to four weeks. This way I limit the financial hardship. I am on Medicare and the donut hole happens in two months! So I am…

Feb 25, 2010

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I also spread out the dosage. WHen we hit our psoriasis hard with a drug....there is a rebound effect. Very similar to what happens with cancer and chemotherapy. The proliferating cells fight back as a overraction to the "hit." Does this…

Feb 25, 2010

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I hve had psoriais for over 40 years. I was an executive board member for The Psoriasis Foundation in Portland, Oregon when I was 25-28 years old! I cannot believe how time flies! I have managed my plaque psoriasis all these years with many…

Feb 25, 2010

Cherie B. Baker replied to Kristine Bliss's discussion 'Stelera'

I am almost due for my third shot of Stelera. I have Plaque psoriasis and since the two shots I have also noticed that I now have pustular psor. which I have never had before. I had a terrible rebound coming off Humira 85% per cent flare up before…

Jan 29, 2010

Stelera

I went to derm yesterday and he was going to take me off Stelera after two shots because my skin, when I saw him the last time, was a mess and very inflamed (bright red). He wanted to put me on Remicade. Long story short, skin was improved and was no longer bright red but I now have a rotten cold/flu. Today my skin is back to being inflamed and the spots that faded are purple. I guess this is because my immune system is fighting the cold? Seems logical. For some reason Stel. seems to take…See More

Discussion posted by Cherie B. Baker Jan 21, 2010

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Happy Birthday Cherie

Nov 26, 2009

Stelara 3rd Week

Lots of white spots, some hair loss, placques less deep and no peeling. I don't feel like Pigpen so much anymore, more like a spotted trout. Some herpes type infection or top of ear (itchy and painful sores that crust over and go away in about 3 days-but for the most part I am progressing. I get my booster shot next week so will keep everyone informed.

Discussion posted by Cherie B. Baker Nov 17, 2009

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Cherie B. Baker replied to Kristine Bliss's discussion 'Stelera'

Thanks Rob. Good luck to your wife. I have noticed that the plaques have become thinner and are starting to divide.........Yipeeeeeeeeeeee, think it's working.

Nov 5, 2009

Cherie B. Baker replied to Kristine Bliss's discussion 'Stelera'

Started Stelara last week, got the first shot after waiting for doctors and insurance for about a month. I am still 90% covered (rebound fom humira) Know that blood work is requiered, an updated TB test and insurance approval.

Nov 2, 2009

Cherie B. Baker replied to Kristine Bliss's discussion 'Stelera'

I started it a week ago, 90% covered due to rebound from Humira. Nothing yet, no results. Guess it takes about 12 weeks before anything happens.............dunno, not happy but looking toward the future?

Nov 2, 2009

Cherie B. Baker replied to Kristine Bliss's discussion 'Stelera'

Hi Kristine, I went off Humira because it wasn't working. Put myself on Stelara and had the first shot, nothing yet, no results. Skin has rebounded from Humira and am about 85% covered. I have heard that it is accumulative (Stelara) and…

Nov 2, 2009

Cherie B. Baker replied to Cherie B. Baker's discussion 'Humira'

Arlene, Thanks for your reply. I am waiting to hear from the doctor, had a lot of blood tests. Hope to go on Stelera but don'd know if they have it yet. I had been on Ebrel for a long time and it did really well although not as wells as Humira.…

Oct 5, 2009

Arlene Vickrey replied to Cherie B. Baker's discussion 'Humira'

Yes, Humira just "stopped working" for me. For a year I had great results and cleared completely, then the psoriasis started coming back here and there. The last two months it has come back full force. My doctor tells me that sometimes…

Oct 4, 2009

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At 1:17pm on February 25, 2010, Avette said…: When my psoriasis flares up a bit...I take one 25 mg. shot every week for three weeks...then back to one shot every three to four weeks. This way I limit the financial hardship. I am on Medicare and the donut hole happens in two months! So I am paying full price until I reach that $4,000 dollar limit. Enbrel has a three year shelf life. So I stock pile!

At 1:14pm on February 25, 2010, Avette said…: I also spread out the dosage. WHen we hit our psoriasis hard with a drug....there is a rebound effect. Very similar to what happens with cancer and chemotherapy. The proliferating cells fight back as a overraction to the "hit." Does this make sense to you? So........start slowly and work your way up until you find the doseage that keeps everything tolerable. I have never needed a complete clearing. I just medicate to a tolerable level. I hope this helps you. I have been on Enbrel for over 5 years. I take one 25 mill. shot every 3-four weeks.

At 1:11pm on February 25, 2010, Avette said…: I hve had psoriais for over 40 years. I was an executive board member for The Psoriasis Foundation in Portland, Oregon when I was 25-28 years old! I cannot believe how time flies! I have managed my plaque psoriasis all these years with many different remedies. Methotrexate was one of the first. Over the years I have found that doctors only prescribe the dosages the drug companies prescribe. Drug companies prescribe more than necessary. Now we wonder why? TO SELL MORE DRUGS! So I always start with 1/3 the dose. I find I can manage my psoriasis with less.

At 9:40pm on November 25, 2009, Jane Lacher said…: Happy Birthday Cherie

At 8:49am on September 17, 2009, Cherie B. Baker said…: I have just joined. I was reading some of the blogs and it's the first time that I've read anything that was said about the canker sores in the nose (staph), thank you because I get them a lot. I was on Ebrel, stopped working, have been on Humira for about a year and a half and I got a virus infection. Stopped taking it for two weeks. The Psoriasis started to get really bad again so starting taking the shots and they haven't worked since. Really upset because except for the Staph I was clear although the Humira did make me feel like I had the flu sometimes. I go to the doctors next month. Need to share..........

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