Return of psoriasis- questions about Humira

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I haven't written in awhile. I have been on 40mg of prednisone

treating an auto immune liver disease. I have also developed

diabetes. I guess when it rains it pours.

Thankfully, the L enzyemes have come down to normal, and I am

weaning down on the prednsione to a lower dose, and am now down to

25. The psoriasis is starting to really itch again and become very

uncomfortable.

I started on Humira 6 weeks ago, about the time I started the

prednisone wean. Of course,I was relieved of PA symptoms being on

the prednisone. The psoriasis was drying and patches were even going

away. I had no joint pain whatsoever. In many ways, the last 5 months

has been a blessing with no PA symptoms, even with the side effects.

I am wondering if anyone is taking Humira and have you had success

with it? I was scheduled to go on Enbrel but my doctor seemed to

think that the Humira would be more likely to treat both so I went

with it. I give myself injections every other week.

I would appreciate hearing from anyone that has any information on

Humira and if it works well on psoriasis. How long does it take

before you see any results? I am not having joint pain, just the

itching and ps. symptoms.

Thanks,

Judy

" Hope is seldom found in the things we can see;

it is the sweet fragrance of grace. "