First time .

[Kat]

Welcome Soundsright!

Wishing you success on Humira!

[Brighteyes]

Welcome aboard.
Really hope it works out great for you.

[SOUNDSRIGHT]

Hello Grizzly bear and thanks for the message . It would appear that you and no doubt most of the other people on the forum are a lot less of a "wimp" than I am . I had a real problem with the needle the pain wasn't too bad but the holding down for ten seconds was a concern for me .All ready stressed about the next injection on Friday . First rule of getting to grips with P don't get stressed ( yea right!) . Cheers

[Caroline]

I would also feel very inconvenient Soundsright. The idea alone already send shivers down my spine.

[glenda grant]

As you will see there is a lot to learn in this group.I have had psoriasis for over 15 years and possibly longer.As a teenager I had scalp issues thought it was dandruff but I think it was psoriasis.Then about 10 years I had to see a dermatologist my scalp was horrible and had it a bloody mess. She gave me steroids in my scalp about 20 injections and I showed her how my knee was double in size.She told me suspected I has psoriatic arthritis and sent me to a Rheumatologist and did testing and also drained my knee.Talk about painful.I have been seeing him for almost 10 years.I was on about 10 different meds in pill form.Then he said I think it's time for biologics. Started on Remicade and after about 9 infusions I had bad side affects and had to stop.Had to wait for 6 months for my new biologic Enbrel 50 mg.I give myself an injection every Sat.it is helping the arthritis but I still have the psoriasis and I am hopeful it will eventually it will help my skin.I use all kinds of steroid creams and it helps for awhile.This is a horrible disease I am hoping one day to have clear skin.Hope you find some relief. A big Welcome to the

[glenda grant]

As you will see there is a lot to learn in this group.I have had psoriasis for over 15 years and possibly longer.As a teenager I had scalp issues thought it was dandruff but I think it was psoriasis.Then about 10 years I had to see a dermatologist my scalp was horrible and had it a bloody mess. She gave me steroids in my scalp about 20 injections and I showed her how my knee was double in size.She told me suspected I has psoriatic arthritis and sent me to a Rheumatologist and did testing and also drained my knee.Talk about painful.I have been seeing him for almost 10 years.I was on about 10 different meds in pill form.Then he said I think it's time for biologics. Started on Remicade and after about 9 infusions I had bad side affects and had to stop.Had to wait for 6 months for my new biologic Enbrel 50 mg.I give myself an injection every Sat.it is helping the arthritis but I still have the psoriasis and I am hopeful it will eventually it will help my skin.I use all kinds of steroid creams and it helps for awhile.This is a horrible disease I am hoping one day to have clear skin.Hope you find some relief. A big Welcome to the

[SOUNDSRIGHT]

Thank you all for your welcome and comments . The more I learn the more I understand what a miserable S**t disease it is . Even if you find something that clears P it seems to only last a short period of time . will give Humira every chance but have a awful feeling it will not be the "miracle " cure one hopes for . If it does work work even for a short time , I will walk into my local pub topless . Thanks everyone .

[jiml]

Thank you all for your welcome and comments  . The more I learn the more I understand what a miserable S**t disease it is  . Even if you find something that clears P it seems to only last a short period of time . will give Humira every chance  but have a awful feeling it will not be the "miracle " cure one hopes for . If it does work work even for a short time , I will walk into my local pub topless . Thanks everyone .

Yes there is no miracle cure for psoriasis but there should be a fair degree of control. Yes give humira a good try it should give long term relief, stay positive and believe in it ....... a positive attitude goes a long way towards controlling it.    

Ha ha I had to double check your profile ... Dam it says male ... I was just about to head off in search of this pub  

[SOUNDSRIGHT]

Hello Jiml , thanks for the comments . Sorry to disappoint you .Cheeers

[Grizzly Bear]

Morning Sounds mate.

Humira is good i found & boy does it clear your P.

It may not be the 'miracle' cure we P sufferers need but it makes your moral better as your P clears.

Oh yes, injecting, trust me, i use to hate the thought of injecting myself but it didn't take long to get use to it Sounds mate.

You'll be fine buddy.

Any problems, tell us about it on here & we will try our best to put your mind at ease.

Or get your dr's surgery nurse to do it for you if you are really concerned about doing it yourself.
Nursey will get you to bend over & think of England mate as you bite the pillow !!!

andy