ADALIMUMAB vs Apremilast

I am writing this because I am still in shock and honestly struggling to process what happened. I want to know if anyone else with Crohn’s or IBD has experienced something like this and how you dealt with it. I am a 23 year old woman with a severe course of Crohn’s disease affecting the terminal il

31F, 5'6, 145 lbs, white, occasional smoker Humira (adalimumab - for hidradentitis suppurativa) Lamotrigine (mood) Buspirone (anxiety) Vyvanse (ADHD) Let's start off by saying I'm an idiot - when I started taking Humira for my HS a couple years ago I read every about it. I know I am not supposed t

***Disclaimer: This newsflash is for informational purposes. Always consult with your IBD-specialized dietitian or GI team before making significant dietary changes.*** The therapeutic paradigm for ulcerative colitis has shifted fundamentally between 2024 and 2026, transitioning from a reactive

A Quick catch you up on the Rani pill: They have completed a phase one trial of Octreocide in 2019, they still have Phase 2 phase 3 & FDA Approval before commercialization. and have multiple other drug candidates in the background. Capsule dissolves after being swallowed in the small intestine.

**The Scientific History of Adalimumab** Adalimumab is a powerful anti-inflammatory that acts against cytokines, which are protein messengers between cells, that would otherwise encourage inflammation to occur. Adalimumab targets a specific cytokine, TNF, and so we call adalimumab an anti-TNF dr

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Hey everyone! I've been on a deep dive into understanding the immune system, particularly in relation to psoriasis. Consolidating information like this really helps me grasp it better. While there's a wealth of knowledge out there, I've highlighted both natural and conventional methods that I've per

Hi all, have had worsening psoriasis and PsA since 2014 and finally today my dermatologist saw me and has put me forward for Adalimumab! I am so happy to finally get approved for a biologic. Fingers crossed it will be the treatment that finally works for me!

Started Skyrizi on Sunday and things are changing. As the old adage goes "Changeable, Curable" I've had one small area of persistent psoriasis clear completely - I'd given it a friction burn from rubbing through clothes on Saturday. On Monday it was red and sore. Tuesday it had dried. Wednesday it p

I’m 23M with psoriasis. I’ve used methotrexate before, then Apremilast for 6 months (stopped working). Now my doctor wants to put me on Tofacitinib, but also asked me to check with insurance about biologics. Shes recommending Ixekizumab (Taltz), but it’s super expensive (₹3–4.5 lakh first year, then

If you'd all humour me while I vent, I'm very much an emotional wreck atm 😅 I've had Plaque Psoriasis since 2012, started on my forehead and then spread to cover my entire face, big patches on my legs, arms, back torso, scalp, ears... You get the drift. After Ciclosporine in 2019 I took a break wit

This is a 38-year-old female with multiple medical problems including psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for which she receives secukinumab, apremilast, and leflunomide. She is admitted to the hospital on November 16 for progressive dyspnea and generalized body pain. She has chronic sinus congestio

What’s going on with me is kind of a question mark so I’m thinking of throwing it out to the internet for some ideas. I know my doctors are doing their best and I feel taken care of but not getting any real answers and they’re really overworked with the pandemic. It’s not instead of, because I am be

I'm 17M Asian 5'11 weigh around 190 lbs. I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis 2 weeks ago. My arms were already getting better and barely any flare-ups were happening as I was using the meds my doctor prescribed which were oral apremilast/otezla 30mg a day and topical 0.5% bethamethasone ointment,

I am a radiologist. I just received antirabies treatment few hours ago. I wonder if topical clobetasol has any effect on efficacy of rabies treatment. I take apremilast 10 mg for psoriasis O.D. Other than that, im taking Vitamin D shots (60000 IU weekly) Non-alcoholic Non-smoker

* **Age:** 24 * **Sex:** M * **Height/Weight:** 170cm / 75 kg * **Race:** Indian (Honestly, I don't know.) * **Primary Complaint:** Questioning treatment plan for Alopecia Areata * **Duration:** 3 years * **Any existing medical issues:** Hypertension and Ulcerative Colitis * **Current medications an

Italia, uomo, 31 anni, 60 kg, non fumatore. Sportivo, da sempre alimentazione sana. Ciao a tutti. Da inizio 2023 ho costantemente ulcere orali, macchie rosse e piccoli rigonfiamenti in bocca. All’inizio erano numerose e molto dolorose; oggi la situazione è più “leggera” ma persiste: di solito