Ixekizumab trial

[jiml]

I too have been recently dropped from the ixekizumab trials. I was well into the trial, receiving one at home injection every 2 weeks. Unfortunately at this week's appointment my joint count was higher than what the trial allows (you must maintain a 20% improvement from your baseline joint count scores). Since I had more sore and swollen points than was allowed, I was kicked off of the trial. My rheumatologist even petitioned the trial board with the hope of me continuing, because the medicine has been very helpful, but his request was denied. My concern now is what will it be like coming off if this drug. How fast will my symptoms, both skin and joint issues, return. 

Have you had any issues coming off of the drug? Can you address my above concerns based on your experiences? What drug/treatment have you been placed on now?

Thanks for any insight!

Hi Mrs J
Sorry I can't help with your query but hopefully Flagstare will reply to your post
I just wanted to welcome you to the club

Good luck from Jim and