Cosentyx for psoriatic arthritis Fred's journey

[Fred]

I know you hate Mtx but with a low dose it might be a way of keeping on cosentyx .... I always say “never say never”

NEVER

[jiml]

I know you hate Mtx but with a low dose it might be a way of keeping on cosentyx .... I always say “never say never”

NEVER

I said don’t say that..... although I would be very reluctant to go onto it myself ... but the alternative is to tough it out, until something else comes along in France like enstilar

[Fred]

I know you hate Mtx but with a low dose it might be a way of keeping on cosentyx .... I always say “never say never”

NEVER

I said  don’t say that..... although I would be very reluctant to go onto it myself ... but the alternative is to tough it out, until something else comes along in France like enstilar

I will never go on Methotrexate again, so it's not an option. But there are other options open to me.

#1 I could like you say tough it out.
#2 I could switch to Taltz
#3 I could go back to Stelara
#4 I could try another topical.

But Methorexate is never going to happen.  

[Fred]

Thought I would get a couple of photos before slapping more Calamine Lotion on for future reference. The redness and raw feeling has calmed down but it's still not looking good.

[artemie]

not fair.... can't think of else anything that would help you, as you're already taking Cosentyx of course and reading your replies here . But for the soles of your feet, maybe a home UVB thing that you can plant your feet on?

No the soles of my feet are fine Artemie. When I was saying about it being difficult to walk it was because every time I moved the psoriasis was splitting on my shins.

But if you're offering a foot massage, I'll give it a try.  

I'll send mr ArteMie right on over =]

[Fred]

not fair.... can't think of else anything that would help you, as you're already taking Cosentyx of course and reading your replies here . But for the soles of your feet, maybe a home UVB thing that you can plant your feet on?

No the soles of my feet are fine Artemie. When I was saying about it being difficult to walk it was because every time I moved the psoriasis was splitting on my shins.

But if you're offering a foot massage, I'll give it a try.  

I'll send mr ArteMie right on over =]

[jiml]

@Artemie great response  



@Fred yes that does look tender and the skin very fragile
Keep doing what you’re doing if it’s helping
And enjoy Mr Artemie’s massage

[Fred]

And enjoy Mr Artemie’s massage

No I've gone off the idea now.

[Bill]

Ouch, Fred. Coal tar plus emollients and bandaging?

[Fred]

Ouch, Fred. Coal tar plus emollients and bandaging?

Not sure I would want to go that way to be honest Bill. I think I am just going to have to bite the bullet and phone my dermatologist.