Stelara: Uses, How It Helps, Side Effects + How To Deal With Cost 

I see more stelara but what is ‘better’ would be very patient dependent. In short, you don’t know until you try it

@@AskCurtis For me knowing that Stelara works, Skyrizi for me would be like diving into a swimming pool that could be empty. That's a big risk!

how old are you? are you in your late 50s or older? severe psoriasis? who decided you wanted to take this drug; and are you aware of the laundry list of side effects and potential damage it has already caused ; yet you are unaware of it yet? just curious why people take medication that is commercialized?

@@ChickenMcThiccken Why do I ? Because it isn't just about psoriasis. I have Crohn's Disease as well and without Stelara I would be in hospital on a feeding tube totally unprotected because I can 't be vaccinated either. I would probably die there. I did my due diligence and discovered Stelara on my own . Went to my doctor with the request. I've had anaphylactic shock reactions to all drugs and vaccines except Stelara. It works differently from all the rest and my system has tolerated it for years without any side effects whatsoever. Would that I could do without the heavy duty biologics but too many antibiotics after surgery destroyed my immune system and luckily I found Stelara to save my life. I am carefully monitored for possible damage and so far my tests are A Plus. I'm 81and lead a totally independent life . I credit Stelara.

My gastro dr has just stated I will be getting stelara infused into me for my horrible Crohn’s disease in Australia. He said it’s a very good drug and been around our country for 15 years and targets the very specific area of my Crohn’s unlike the SMP I’ve currently been taking for 12 years now and it’s not working. I pray to god it works so I can have a happier life and be more healthier.fingers crossed.

@tomhardy9850 So sorry that you suffer from those problems,Tom. May I please ask the following since you are a fellow sufferer: My rheumatologist had me on Humira but it’s not working as he would like. He wants to put me on Stelara. I have ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis; also, psoriasis everywhere, even in my ears and on face. Both the UC and psoriatic arthritis are common with AS. I have ALL the side effects of AS and then some, far too many to list here. A genetic blood condition prevents me from taking NSAIDs. Is your psoriatic spondylitis related to my AS? You mention that this biologic has failed in pain trials. That’s the #1 reason I went to this dr. So you’re saying it’s not primarily for pain? Or rather, hasn’t performed well in trials? This sounds much more harsh than Humira. Have you been on Humira? Thanks for any info. I was given a booklet to read put out by the drug company. It paints a more rosy picture, of course. I have two weeks to decide what to do. I can’t take this pain. Last night I sobbed due to pain bc it was so bad. I’m at my wit’s end. I don’t seem to do much of anything except sleep of late. Newbie. Been on Humira about 2 1/2 months. Have had symptoms about 50 years. No one had put all the pieces of this puzzle together until five or so years ago. On heavy duty meds but they don’t touch the “10-on-the-pain- scale” days. (Didn’t take a biologic before now as I had latent TB in early 20s. But tested negative w/ blood test and no signs of scarring on lungs now. Apparently the med I took in my 20s cleared everything up or it was a miracle. Very odd turn of events, anyway.) I’d appreciate any advice/ comments. Have you been on Stelara for 9 months now? How is it going? Thanks again for anything you can tell me about your experience.

@@southernlady5085 How are you my friend There is a type of psoriatic arthritis called spondylitis, which is very similar to spondylitis, axial symptoms and everything The important thing is that Stelara has never given me results for back pain. In your case, Stelara may be good for skin psoriasis and intestinal inflammation. That is why it is preferable for you to try Humira because it helps in all the conditions that you have. I want you to insist on taking Humira because it is the best in these cases.