Comments on: Psoriasis News: Stelara Is Now FDA Approved

By: Ginger

Ginger — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:05:29 +0000

Hi! Just wanted to tell all of you my story. I was covered 90@ of my body…sores 10-12 inches long all over me. I tried it all. My husband left because I was so sick and unhappy from this awful disease. Started Stelara, and four weeks after the first shot, I was almost clear. Now after the second shot, my skin is perfect, and I mean perfect. NOTHING else worked, including Enbrel, Humira, etc. I encourage anyone who has no life left because of this awful disease, to demand it from your doctor. Finally have a life after all of these years. After 20 years, I just bought my first short sleeve shirts!

By: Carla

Carla — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:19:42 +0000

I have had psoriasis for about 5 years now (never having it before in my life). I am 57 years old. My first episode resulted in about 80% coverage. I took Humira for about a year, and was totally cleared. I went off Humira for about 18 months, and the psoriasis returned with a vengance! Now 90% coverage. It was accompanied by psoriatic arthritis this time. I have a total body burning, itching, flaking and pain, and leave a skin trail everywhere I go. The doctor disabled me this time. I trialed Enbrel and failed, Methotrexate and failed, Humira and failed, and just started Stelara. I have had one injection, and I have to tell you cautiously that I am already noticing improvement after about 10 days. I know this sounds ridiculous, but I have even asked others if they think it looks better, because I thought I was just wishful thinking, and they also say it is improved in appearance. I know the itching and pain have improved.

By: Gene

Gene — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 02:29:33 +0000

Prices of drugs are figured on what it cost to treat a disease otherwise plus a profit for better therapy. Research is expensive, but it only helps drive the higher costs. As long as the public buys the story line by the drug companies, prices will continue to explode. They are the robber barons of last century.

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:02:36 +0000

I’ve never written about my psoriasis before but thought that it might give a little hope to those who are suffering like I have in the past. I am 4 1/2 years into a 5 year study with Stelara. Noone knows how I will be affected in the long run but I have to say the last 4 years have been great as far as my quality of life with psoriasis goes. For the first 3 years I was almost completely clear and for the last 1 1/2 years I have had it come back slowly on my back and scalp but nothing compared to before. Because I’m involved in the study, I’m not allowed to use any other creams, light treatment etc which might clear up the spots I now have. I’ve had no side affects compared to Soriatane and Methotrexate which never really significantly helped. I feel wonderful physically. My Dr is quite sure that my medical insurance will pay for me to continue on Selara. I’m crossing my fingers. I hope this gives some hope to those who are suffering. It is definately something to consider if you’ve exhausted other types of meds to control your psoriasis.