Stelara round two

[Fred]

Psoriatic arthritis score up from 18 to 24

Appointment Wednesday, getting pissed off with it all.

[jiml]

Psoriatic arthritis score up from 18 to 24

Appointment Wednesday, getting pissed off with it all.

Any sign of better weather coming your way ? Or do you think it's not just the weather ?

[Fred]

Psoriatic arthritis score up from 18 to 24

Appointment Wednesday, getting pissed off with it all.

Any sign of better weather coming your way ? Or do you think it's not just the weather ?

It was supposed to be getting better but it aint. I think it's a combination of 3 things.

#1 The weather
#2 It's week 12
#3 I'm not in a good mood because it's getting worse

[Fred]

Quick update: Just got back from dermatology appointment and we are maybe going for Cosentyx at last.

I have a prescription for the loading doses and enough for up to three months. But this is France    and although it was available from January there is still a chance I may not get it yet. I have to go to the pharmacie this week and tell them that the funding should be approved by the 27th June and they can order it for me from then.

If the funding is not ready by then I will probably stay on Stelara for another three months as I need something and can't wait around for another month to see if the funding comes in. (They only do funding on the 27th)

I'll report back when I know more.

[Kat]

Quick update: Just got back from dermatology appointment and we are maybe going for Cosentyx at last.

I have a prescription for the loading doses and enough for up to three months. But this is France    and although it was available from January there is still a chance I may not get it yet. I have to go to the pharmacie this week and tell them that the funding should be approved by the 27th June and they can order it for me from then.

If the funding is not ready by then I will probably stay on Stelara for another three months as I need something and can't wait around for another month to see if the funding comes in. (They only do funding on the 27th)

I'll report back when I know more.

Good luck Fred! Hope the funding is there and although Stelara has been a good choice for you it does sound like it may be time to try something else.

[jiml]

Quick update: Just got back from dermatology appointment and we are maybe going for Cosentyx at last.

I have a prescription for the loading doses and enough for up to three months. But this is France    and although it was available from January there is still a chance I may not get it yet. I have to go to the pharmacie this week and tell them that the funding should be approved by the 27th June and they can order it for me from then.

If the funding is not ready by then I will probably stay on Stelara for another three months as I need something and can't wait around for another month to see if the funding comes in. (They only do funding on the 27th)

I'll report back when I know more.

Great news Fred ...let's hope you get funding for it ....and it will work well for you,

[Fred]

Thank you both, I think it's time for a change.

[JohnB]

Good luck with the funding and the Cosentyx Fred. It does sound like you need something different. It makes a refreshing change to hear that someone can have a sensible conversation with their Dermy and not have to jump through hoops.

[Caroline]

Thank you both, I think it's time for a change.

Funding on the 27th, that makes a lot of sense. Do you think that is a lucky date and will increase the chance of getting it ?
Hope it works out and that it will work for you! We will wait for the results.

[Fred]

Thank you both.