Otezla arrived today

[Fred]

Hi all, firstly sorry I haven't been on for a while.....life gets in the way I guess!!!!.......well my otezla journey has ended today, when I told my dermatologist that I have had diorea and stomach issues for the past 6 months he said this is a known side effect of otezla,
he was worried about the loss of fluids and minerals ect and has taken me off it,
I have a appointment for 2 months to take about Biological drugs!!....oh well I had 2 relatively clear years.........back on the psoriasis roundabout!!!!!!

Hello Fingers good to see you again, even though it's not good news.

It's a shame, but it's right to stop if it's effecting you in that way.

Time to gen up on the Bio's Mate: Biological Treatments For Psoriasis

Good luck.

[jiml]

Good to see you back .... yes life can get in the way


That’s a shame it’s stopped working for you Fingers ... I hope you get fixed up with something that works well soon

[fingers]

Thanks Gents!!...I really didn't want to stop the otezla but the dermatologist was concerned about my gastrointestinal problems!! I will see how bad my skin gets in 2 months I will continue with the topical treatment..... watch this space!!
I am not sure I want to try biological drugs!!!.

[jiml]

What topical are you using ?

Enstilar is a good one with the same ingredients as dovobet but it’s a foam spray and seems to work better
Don’t be given dovobet if you ask and are prescribed enstilar see Enstilar there is no generic version

Good luck let’s hope you don’t need to move on to biologicals but if you do they are safe  

[fingers]

What topical are you using ?

Enstilar is a good one with the same ingredients as dovobet but it’s a foam spray and seems to work better
Don’t be given dovobet if you ask and are prescribed enstilar see Enstilar there is no generic version

Good luck let’s hope you don’t need to move on to biologicals but if you do they are safe  

Hi Jim, I have been using enstilar!!...it is good but I have trouble reaching my back! as for the biologicals it's just I don't fancy going back to all the blood tests ect!!...I've had 2 years of only 3 monthly hospital visits........I've been spoilt.

[jiml]

What topical are you using ?

Enstilar is a good one with the same ingredients as dovobet but it’s a foam spray and seems to work better
Don’t be given dovobet if you ask and are prescribed enstilar see Enstilar there is no generic version

Good luck let’s hope you don’t need to move on to biologicals but if you do they are safe  

Hi Jim, I have been using enstilar!!...it is good but I have trouble reaching my back!   as for the biologicals it's just I don't fancy going back to all the blood tests ect!!...I've had 2 years of  only 3 monthly hospital visits........I've been spoilt.  

Yes you have been spoilt ....but I go to my local doctor for my blood tests ( I'm a bit over the top ) I have one every month both the hospital and my doctor get copies ...
I could go to 3 monthly but I'm comfortable with keeping a close eye on things ...and my blood tests I get first appointment and it's five minutes in the car to my doctors ... see if your doctor will do yours if you ever do have to go onto biologicals

[Fred]

I have been using enstilar!!...it is good but I have trouble reaching my back!   as for the biologicals it's just I don't fancy going back to all the blood tests ect!!...I've had 2 years of  only 3 monthly hospital visits........I've been spoilt.  

You can't stay on Enstilar for ever. It's a 4 week thing and unfortunately people do tend to think topical's are a long term fix, but they are not.

If the blood tests are the only thing bothering you about the Bio's. Once you get going the tests can go three months or even six. I'm down to two visits per year as long as I report any problems by phone.

Get on with life and get a Bio I say.  

[fingers]

What topical are you using ?

Enstilar is a good one with the same ingredients as dovobet but it’s a foam spray and seems to work better
Don’t be given dovobet if you ask and are prescribed enstilar see Enstilar there is no generic version

Good luck let’s hope you don’t need to move on to biologicals but if you do they are safe  

Hi Jim, I have been using enstilar!!...it is good but I have trouble reaching my back!   as for the biologicals it's just I don't fancy going back to all the blood tests ect!!...I've had 2 years of  only 3 monthly hospital visits........I've been spoilt.  

Yes you have been spoilt ....but I go to my local doctor for my blood tests ( I'm a bit over the top ) I have one every month both the hospital and my doctor get copies ...
I could go to 3 monthly but I'm comfortable with keeping a close eye on things ...and my blood tests  I get first appointment and it's five minutes in the car to my doctors ... see if your doctor will do yours if you ever do have to go onto biologicals  

Yes good idea my doctor will do that! I actually got friendly with the nurse! turns out her sister has psoriasis!!.........but I haven't had a blood test for 2 years no need on otezla apparently.

[fingers]

I have been using enstilar!!...it is good but I have trouble reaching my back!   as for the biologicals it's just I don't fancy going back to all the blood tests ect!!...I've had 2 years of  only 3 monthly hospital visits........I've been spoilt.  

You can't stay on Enstilar for ever. It's a 4 week thing and unfortunately people do tend to think topical's are a long term fix, but they are not.

If the blood tests are the only thing bothering you about the Bio's. Once you get going the tests can go three months or even six. I'm down to two visits per year as long as I report any problems by phone.

Get on with life and get a Bio I say.  

Hi Fred, I'm not bothered about blood tests...it's just the inconvenience of it all with a full time job ect!....I guess I've just had 2 easy years!!!

[Fred]

Hi Fred, I'm not bothered about blood tests...it's just the inconvenience of it all with a full time job ect!....I guess I've just had 2 easy years!!!  

Good point. I suppose I'm even more lucky, I don't work and the nurse comes to my house to do the bloods.