Stelara - On Way!

[jiml]

great to hear that you are seeing a difference without side effects
Long may it continue

[D Foster]

Morning

1 week in, no side effects, and skin surprisingly starting to flatten and lighten already!!

Nothing more to add really, but will keep you posted.

On another note, Fred I once remember reading about someone asking about foods not to eat while on stelara,
I was also told to not eat unpasteurised foods, raw meats, eggs etc, same advice as when you are pregnant.

Keep you posted.

Angie

Good news Angie it can be surprising how quick it starts to work.

As for not eating "unpasteurised foods, raw meats, eggs etc" that is utter rubbish, I don't know who told you that and I would like to see the evidence as you can eat and drink whatever you like whilst on Stelara.

So enjoy  

No problems when on Stelara but any foods that could have bugs in I was told to not eat but I did not need telling as 9 years on MTX certainly taught me that after many stomach problems. On Stelara just like MTX your resistance is very low so it's very easy to pick a dose of food poisoning up as there is little to fight it.

[Angie]

Thanks.

Fred:  Nurse and also British Association of Dermatology leaflet on Ustekinumab.

Sorry rubbish at finding link, have a wee look.

Angie

[Angie]

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[Fred]

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Interesting, whilst I do have respect for The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) that seems a bit over the top to me. Stelara themselves don't mention it as far as I know, my dermatologist has never mentioned it,  and I was given brie almost every evening with my meal whilst in dermatology for a week.

I eat loads of Camembert, Brie and blue cheeses, pâté and eggs, obviously chicken should always be cooked well but I also eat undercooked red meat and I've had no problems in 5 years on Stelara.

It may just be me, but I think the British are becoming to soft on what they can and can't eat. Yes it may be wise to avoid some foods if you are really vulnerable, but to stop just because you're using Stelara seems a bit over the top to me.

At the end of the day Angie it's your choice, but I still think it's rubbish.

[Fred]

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Interesting, whilst I do have respect for The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) that seems a bit over the top to me. Stelara themselves don't mention it as far as I know, my dermatologist has never mentioned it,  and I was given brie almost every evening with my meal whilst in dermatology for a week.

I eat loads of Camembert, Brie and blue cheeses, pâté and eggs, obviously chicken should always be cooked well but I also eat undercooked red meat and I've had no problems in 5 years on Stelara.

It may just be me, but I think the British are becoming to soft on what they can and can't eat. Yes it may be wise to avoid some foods if you are really vulnerable, but to stop just because you're using Stelara seems a bit over the top to me.

At the end of the day Angie it's your choice, but I still think it's rubbish.

I've just read through it again and it says:

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Avoid  dairy  foods that  are  not pasteurised. Camembert, Brie and blue cheeses, pâté or eggs, meat or poultry that are not adequately cooked pose a risk of salmonella infection.

I think that part would be better worded as "Avoid Salmonella" as it makes it sound like you should avoid the products mentioned, but salmonella can be found in other sources too such as:

Raw fruits and vegetables, alfalfa sprouts, melons, spices, and nuts. It can also be found in snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, birds, and even in pet food and those that don't wash their hands.

Yep Avoid Salmonella whilst using Stelara, but enjoy a good cheese if you think it's safe.  

[D Foster]

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Interesting, whilst I do have respect for The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) that seems a bit over the top to me. Stelara themselves don't mention it as far as I know, my dermatologist has never mentioned it,  and I was given brie almost every evening with my meal whilst in dermatology for a week.

I eat loads of Camembert, Brie and blue cheeses, pâté and eggs, obviously chicken should always be cooked well but I also eat undercooked red meat and I've had no problems in 5 years on Stelara.

It may just be me, but I think the British are becoming to soft on what they can and can't eat. Yes it may be wise to avoid some foods if you are really vulnerable, but to stop just because you're using Stelara seems a bit over the top to me.

At the end of the day Angie it's your choice, but I still think it's rubbish.

Red meat should not be a problem Fred unless of course it's mince turned into burgers etc when all the meat has been subjected to bugs ,with steak it's only the outside that's the problem which is cooked however chicken is a different matter as the gut and innards have contaminated the whole bird. Eggs cooked should also be OK and most cheese has been pasteurised also some people are not as susceptible as others.

[Caroline]

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Interesting, whilst I do have respect for The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) that seems a bit over the top to me. Stelara themselves don't mention it as far as I know, my dermatologist has never mentioned it,  and I was given brie almost every evening with my meal whilst in dermatology for a week.

I eat loads of Camembert, Brie and blue cheeses, pâté and eggs, obviously chicken should always be cooked well but I also eat undercooked red meat and I've had no problems in 5 years on Stelara.

It may just be me, but I think the British are becoming to soft on what they can and can't eat. Yes it may be wise to avoid some foods if you are really vulnerable, but to stop just because you're using Stelara seems a bit over the top to me.

At the end of the day Angie it's your choice, but I still think it's rubbish.

I've just read through it again and it says:

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Avoid  dairy  foods that  are  not pasteurised. Camembert, Brie and blue cheeses, pâté or eggs, meat or poultry that are not adequately cooked pose a risk of salmonella infection.

I think that part would be better worded as "Avoid Salmonella" as it makes it sound like you should avoid the products mentioned, but salmonella can be found in other sources too such as:

Raw fruits and vegetables, alfalfa sprouts, melons, spices, and nuts. It can also be found in snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, birds, and even in pet food and those that don't wash their hands.

Yep Avoid Salmonella whilst using Stelara, but enjoy a good cheese if you think it's safe.  

Are Camembert and Brie pasteurised ? Did not think so.
But should you "Cook" the Camembert before consumption ? That is a good way to kill a cheese.....

[D Foster]

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Interesting, whilst I do have respect for The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) that seems a bit over the top to me. Stelara themselves don't mention it as far as I know, my dermatologist has never mentioned it,  and I was given brie almost every evening with my meal whilst in dermatology for a week.

I eat loads of Camembert, Brie and blue cheeses, pâté and eggs, obviously chicken should always be cooked well but I also eat undercooked red meat and I've had no problems in 5 years on Stelara.

It may just be me, but I think the British are becoming to soft on what they can and can't eat. Yes it may be wise to avoid some foods if you are really vulnerable, but to stop just because you're using Stelara seems a bit over the top to me.

At the end of the day Angie it's your choice, but I still think it's rubbish.

I've just read through it again and it says:

Quote:

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Avoid  dairy  foods that  are  not pasteurised. Camembert, Brie and blue cheeses, pâté or eggs, meat or poultry that are not adequately cooked pose a risk of salmonella infection.

I think that part would be better worded as "Avoid Salmonella" as it makes it sound like you should avoid the products mentioned, but salmonella can be found in other sources too such as:

Raw fruits and vegetables, alfalfa sprouts, melons, spices, and nuts. It can also be found in snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, birds, and even in pet food and those that don't wash their hands.

Yep Avoid Salmonella whilst using Stelara, but enjoy a good cheese if you think it's safe.  

Are Camembert and Brie pasteurised ? Did not think so.
But should you "Cook" the Camembert before consumption ? That is a good way to kill a cheese.....

It's not only salmonella but I found that dairy could be a problem such as cream if it had been left open for a while plus yogurt could give you the galloping whatsits without making you really ill , in fact many foods can upset your guts without being really bad as they contain enough bugs just to be a nuisance and introduce you to the joy of sitting in contemplation for long periods of time  .

[Fred]

Let's not forget this is Angie's thread about Stelara, so I'm going to suggest my comments could have made the thread start heading