My Experience with Taltz

[SherylYYZ]

Hi everyone, I had answered another thread but Jim encouraged me to start a new thread about my journey with Taltz. I’ve suffered from psoriasis for at least the past 20;years - it could be quite mild at times but then would come back with a vengeance. I used to cover my legs and arms in makeup and would cry in embarrassment when going to the hairdresser.

I tried every topical treatment but relief was so temporary. Phototherapy also provided some short-term relief but I felt I was going to be saddled with this for the rest of my life.

I had been wary of some of the biologic treatments because of the side effects, but I was getting desperate.Then I happened to see a TV ad for Taltz and asked my dermatologist about it. He said it was clearly the most exciting new treatment he has seen - with very little risk - so he signed me on for a clinical trial.

I started Taltz last May, and I haven’t looked back since! As I outlined in another thread, those first two injections were torture - I had received some very perfunctory instructions, but then the technician was watching me so I quickly decided that the upper thigh would be the most discreet place while being observed. OUCH! The first one hurt like hell but I had to steel myself to just get through the second one.

Since then I have had the regular doses sent to my home and I have no problem administering it myself. Through trial and error I have found that the best place to inject is my lower belly a few inches from my belly button. Very little reaction and the sting lasts less than a minute.

With Taltz, I became 100% clear within three months. I am now almost 9 months into treatment with a dose once a month, and remain clear. 

I can’t tell you how much of a new lease on life this has given me. For someone who wore long skirts and 3/4 length sleeves just one year ago on a visit to Florida, during this most recent trip I proudly wore shorts and sleeveless tops!  This summer will ROCK!

I wish everyone the best in your own personal journey with this awful disease - I am thrilled to share that my experience with Taltz has been nothing short of a miracle LOL ? 

  Sheryl

[Fred]

Pleased to hear it's working for you and I will be following your journey as Taltz is next on my list of backups.

Do you have psoriatic arthritis too ? I ask because it's the main interest for me.

Re the shots. It's always best in the belly, I take it you are using the pen type shots as people always say about the sting. If so you may want to ask about the pre-filled syringes, I have always found them so much easier and painless.

By the way you may want to change your treatment in you profile.  

Good luck.

[jiml]

Hi again Sheryl I’m glad you decided to start your own thread of your experience, it will be something you can look back on and it will undoubtably help any sufferer contemplating starting Taltz, sufferers personal experiences rather than read a manufacturers notes

Reading your experience reminds me of my experience when I spent around 50 years using just about every topical and light treatment  with little success I was the one on the beach fully dressed. But since my treatment with Fumaderm I’ve been clear over 6 years ... and spend loads of time at the beach with family in just swim shorts

I hope you get a long period of clearance from Taltz as I said before it gets very good reviews

Good luck do keep us updated  

[SherylYYZ]

Thanks Fred! And fortunately no, I had not developed psoriatic arthritis, just plaque.

And I am indeed currently using the Taltz auto-injector. I’ve gotten used to it but will keep the syringe in mind if I start to experience issues.

Thanks for the tip on my profile! Treatment has been updated!

I’ll continue to share my journey as it unfolds.

[SherylYYZ]

Hi again Sheryl I’m glad you decided to start your own thread of your experience, it will be something you can look back on and it will undoubtably help any sufferer contemplating starting Taltz, sufferers personal experiences rather than read a manufacturers notes

Reading your experience reminds me of my experience when I spent around 50 years using just about every topical and light treatment  with little success I was the one on the beach fully dressed. But since my treatment with Fumaderm I’ve been clear over 6 years ... and spend loads of time at the beach with family in just swim shorts

I hope you get a long period of clearance from Taltz as I said before it gets very good reviews

Good luck do keep us updated  

Thanks for your encouragement Jim! I am hopeful for continued good results!

More to come,

Sheryl

[jiml]

No problem

[Brettrblake]

Pleased to hear it's working for you and I will be following your journey as Taltz is next on my list of backups.

Do you have psoriatic arthritis too ? I ask because it's the main interest for me.

Re the shots. It's always best in the belly, I take it you are using the pen type shots as people always say about the sting. If so you may want to ask about the pre-filled syringes, I have always found them so much easier and painless.

By the way you may want to change your treatment in you profile.  

Good luck.

Hi I’ve been taking taltz since March and yes it’s cleared my skin although nothing for my PSA

[Kat]

Pleased to hear it's working for you and I will be following your journey as Taltz is next on my list of backups.

Do you have psoriatic arthritis too ? I ask because it's the main interest for me.

Re the shots. It's always best in the belly, I take it you are using the pen type shots as people always say about the sting. If so you may want to ask about the pre-filled syringes, I have always found them so much easier and painless.

By the way you may want to change your treatment in you profile.  

Good luck.

Hi I’ve been taking taltz since March and yes it’s cleared my skin although nothing for my PSA

Glad to hear Taltz is helping with your skin! What does your doctor say about it not helping with your PSA?

[KatT]

Maybe it takes a bit longer for PSA?

[jiml]

Hi Brettrblake and welcome to the forum.. Its good to hear that the psoriasis is clear, I hope the Taltz starts to work on the psoriatic arthritis for you soon or you may need to change but I think you have to give it longer to see if it will work.
Feel free to start your own thread about your experiences where I'm sure it will get seen and will get the attention of other Taltz/biologicals  users