Psoriatric Arthritis (Otezla)

lyoness · ‎04-02-2010

I was diagnosed with Psoriatric Arthritis in June. Although my doctor wants to me to start biologics, I am very relunctant to do so because of the risks. Is anyone here taking Otezla, and if so did it help? I have been taking Plaquenil for months and although it has made movement tolerable, it does nothing for the pain. If I had enemies, I wouldn't wish this terrible condition on them. If anyone has any suggestions for pain relief, I would appreciate them. Thanks!!

LizzieInSRQ · ‎12-27-2010

My best friend gets significant pain relief on Embrel ( spelling) which is a biologic injection that is once a month i believve. She says she wouldnt be able to walk without it.

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

@lyoness wrote:
I was diagnosed with Psoriatric Arthritis in June. Although my doctor wants to me to start biologics, I am very relunctant to do so because of the risks. Is anyone here taking Otezla, and if so did it help? I have been taking Plaquenil for months and although it has made movement tolerable, it does nothing for the pain. If I had enemies, I wouldn't wish this terrible condition on them. If anyone has any suggestions for pain relief, I would appreciate them. Thanks!!

@lyoness @You're smart to consider the side effects.

2sisters · ‎03-09-2010

I've been on Humira injections every two weeks for about a year. I also take Plaquenil twice a day. So far I've had no side effects. It has helped me greatly. I read all I could, my Reumatoligist and I agreed the benefits outweighed the risks. I get blood work done every six months. I am not in the pain I once was from arthritis.

hayseed00 · ‎11-24-2011

@lyoness I've taken Enbrel for quite a few years and It has helped significantly with my RA decreasing my pain levels. I don't have any side effects and get bloodwork done regularly to make sure my counts are good.

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

Please don’t be scared of the risks. It’s very small. I have PSA and take Taltz and it’s been a game changer. It is one of the few biologics without a cancer warning. It has been a game changer for me. Ir took trying 3 biologics before I found the one that worked on both skin and joints.

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

I also hardly ever get sick. I did have a few uti when starting. Increased water and started taking 2 AZO cranberry pills a day and haven't had one for 3 years.