Cosentyx for psoriatic arthritis Fred's journey

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Thought I would put a little update before going to my dermatologist next Wednesday.

The psoriatic arthritis had gone back down from 2 to 1 and the thumbnail did not lift away from the bed in the end.

The psoriasis is still much the same at 5 but as expected I'm feeling a flare starting at the moment due to the website problems.  

Still not sure which way to go next week. I can't make my mind up to either stay on Cosentyx another 6 months or move to Tatlz.

Will have to do some thinking soon.  

Sorry that it's not working as well Fred , if you stay on  cosentyx what sort of deterioration have you had over the last month or so , do you think that it's accelerated . If it's not gone downhill quickly I would be inclined to stick with the  cosentyx as it's a known quantity and Tatlz is going to be an unknown one , it may or may not work as well. With the problems you have had it may settle down a bit but if you come off at this point the sudden withdrawal may increase the situation as it will take the Tatlz time to work.

I’m inclined to agree with Dave that unless the Psoriasis is getting you down and the arthritis is really good, I think in view of the problems you / the club has encountered I would give it a longer chance to improve now that hopefully the recent stress you have had is lifted
Keep Taltz in reserve until you really need it
But that’s just my opinion