Cosentyx for psoriatic arthritis Fred's journey

[Fred]

If it's failing it hasn't been as long lasting as Stelara was for you which lasted around six years didn't it

I know there are options but it's hard to change drugs when one is still doing most of the job ...and there's no telling if the new drug will be as effective
But hopefully the dermatologist will have something to offer

No not as long as Stelara 6+ years, but I did keep clinging to Stelara. It never was great for psoriatic arthritis but it did help, unfortunately as you know it gave up working and I didn't relay have much of an option if I wanted to keep mobile.

Cosentyx gave me back my life and psoriatic arthritis has always been my priority. I can live with a bit of psoriasis, but these annoying itchy bumps are driving me crazy.

I have already asked about changing and going back if it didn't work, but she said no. I think you are on the same thought as me, Taltz the next option probably isn't going to be any better as it's much the same thing.

As for what she has to offer, I know what that is and I have refused backing it up with pills. So I'm left with three options.

#1 Stay as I am on Cosentyx and see if we can get rid of these annoying itchy bumps.

#2 Switch to Taltz which is much the same thing, I would think it will hold back the psoriatic arthritis but will it also stop the psoriasis and annoying itchy bumps.

#3 Try Tremfya. It's a little gamble as it goes after 23 not 17, but I did do well on Stelara which goes after 12 and 23. They are also filing for approval for psoriatic arthritis, so why not give it a try.