ADALIMUMAB vs CYCLOSPORINE

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

Is IV cyclosporine 3 mg/kg, for example, the same as PO cyclosporine 3 mg/kg? It seems like many providers treat it this way, 1:1 conversion but some sources online say 3:1? Could you help explain the difference in practice vs. online sources? Thank you!

Our department hired a new NP recently and is shadowing in clinic. She was asking about cyclosporine and I made an off the cuff remark that she shouldn't be too worried because she shouldn't be prescribing it anyway (after educating her about the labs to follow, doses etc.). When she leaves she says

Yesterday I was at work, sitting at my desk looking at my computer screen. I started to notice black splotches appearing in my vision, similar to what I have seen in the past when I have stood up too fast. I have never experienced this sitting down before but I wasn't alarmed and figured I'd wait it

this is about my aunt (female, late 50s, black, high BMI) just now. her reading came down to 195/97 on the arm cuff machine we have at home but im really worried. she’s already on BP meds (and a plethora of other meds). she started a regimen of cyclosporine for membranous nephropathy(sp?) and protei

I apologize for the strained wording. I tried to Google this but I couldn't figure out the right search terms. In the US, generally health insurance will not pay for medications prescribed for non-FDA-approved/"off-label" uses, and/or for compounded medications. It is completely legal to prescribe o

Age: 64 Sex: F Primary medical issue: Mother was diagnosed with AML FLT3 TKD in September of 2021 * Current medication: Mag, Calcium+Vit D, Acyclovir * Current Care: Every other week visit with either local oncologist or nurse practitioner, every couple months telemedicine with Fred Hutch clinic

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Hello all, I'm looking for advice/insight into my medical history. I'm a 38 year-old man, diagnosed with Autoimmune Hemolytic in Jan 2018. Since then I've relapsed twice, with the least severe episode being the last in OCT 2020. The first and last episodes were treated with oral corticosteroids, an

This is too much isn't it? I need advice!  I'm unsure which of my doctors can help me and hoping someone here can tell me which doctor to talk to, what questions to ask, and what I might be overlooking or misinterpreting. I live in East Texas. My husband has great health insurance, but we have v