Health Boards
Fri-16-06-2017, 17:18 PM
June 16, 2017 Friday
I am in week 13 of my Taltz treatment.
The treatment regimen changes to 1 injection per month after this one.
I am concerned that psoriasis will not continue to improve with only monthly injection.
During my weekly conversation with the Taltz people, I gave them notice of my concerns.
The Taltz agents took detailed notes of my psoriasis symptoms and is passing them on to the researchers.
My psoriasis continues to slowly improve.
I have a few areas left on my calves and ankles that are slow to respond to the Taltz.
Most all other areas have cleared.
Near the end of each 2 week injection, psoriasis felt like it might flare up but never did.
My psoriasis lesions have cleared an estimated 50%-60%.
The lesions are thinning and itch less.
My arthritis flares are currently at pain level 3-5. Most pain is in wrists and shoulders.
My GP suggested I add another 81MG tablet of aspirin daily. I take one 81MG aspirin daily to thin blood for stroke and heart attack prevention.
The extra 81MG is helping with the Arthritis. Pain level now back to level 1-3.
My experience with Taltz is positive.
I am NOT experiencing any other obvious symptoms.
I live on 10 acres which is in the middle of pollen season with a 1000 bugs including "Chiggers".
The "Chiggers" are barely large enough to see, about the size of a pin prick. When they bite or burrow in, they dissolve your flesh and itch like hell.
It's hard to know if I'm having a psoriasis flare or a "Chigger" bite.
The bite swells and and gets pink, similar to a developing psoriasis lesion.
Bathing more often helps with the bites.
I don't go outside without bug spray now.
Still enjoying life.
Phil
I am in week 13 of my Taltz treatment.
The treatment regimen changes to 1 injection per month after this one.
I am concerned that psoriasis will not continue to improve with only monthly injection.
During my weekly conversation with the Taltz people, I gave them notice of my concerns.
The Taltz agents took detailed notes of my psoriasis symptoms and is passing them on to the researchers.
My psoriasis continues to slowly improve.
I have a few areas left on my calves and ankles that are slow to respond to the Taltz.
Most all other areas have cleared.
Near the end of each 2 week injection, psoriasis felt like it might flare up but never did.
My psoriasis lesions have cleared an estimated 50%-60%.
The lesions are thinning and itch less.
My arthritis flares are currently at pain level 3-5. Most pain is in wrists and shoulders.
My GP suggested I add another 81MG tablet of aspirin daily. I take one 81MG aspirin daily to thin blood for stroke and heart attack prevention.
The extra 81MG is helping with the Arthritis. Pain level now back to level 1-3.
My experience with Taltz is positive.
I am NOT experiencing any other obvious symptoms.
I live on 10 acres which is in the middle of pollen season with a 1000 bugs including "Chiggers".
The "Chiggers" are barely large enough to see, about the size of a pin prick. When they bite or burrow in, they dissolve your flesh and itch like hell.
It's hard to know if I'm having a psoriasis flare or a "Chigger" bite.
The bite swells and and gets pink, similar to a developing psoriasis lesion.
Bathing more often helps with the bites.
I don't go outside without bug spray now.
Still enjoying life.
Phil