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i have tried almost everything under the sun to battle this horrible disease. i either have horrible side effects or my body produces antibodies. why is it so difficult to find a treatment that works? i am at my witts end!!!!

August 12, 2024
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A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Keep trying, something will work . I have been dealing with it for 22 years

August 20, 2024
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

My Dr prescribed Methotrexate and got rid of all the swelling and pain. I'm back to normal.

August 20, 2024
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

I have PSA. I have tried a LOT of different medications that haven't helped. I am currently on Taltz. It cleared up my nails and helps a little with the pain. Nothing I have tried has been life changing. 😒

August 17, 2024
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

So sorry, this is not an easy disease. I have been on 3 different medications that all worked for a while but then my body got used to them and I had to move on to another solution. I can't imagine how frustrating it must be to have no impact. The thing to remember is that each of us react differently to all these medications. You just have to keep trying till you find the one that works for you - there are lots of options. Hopefully you have a great doctor who is with you in this process. Good luck!

August 12, 2024
MyPsoriasisTeam

It's not uncommon for people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) to go through several treatments before finding one that works effectively. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Biologics: These are a type of disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) that target specific parts of the immune system to reduce Show Full Answer

It's not uncommon for people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) to go through several treatments before finding one that works effectively. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Biologics: These are a type of disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) that target specific parts of the immune system to reduce inflammation. They can take up to three months to show improvement.
- Types of Biologics: TNF-alpha inhibitors (e.g., Adalimumab, Etanercept) are often first-line treatments. Other options include Secukinumab and Risankizumab.
- Combination Therapy: Sometimes biologics are used with other treatments like NSAIDs to manage symptoms until the biologic takes effect.

If you haven't found relief yet, it might be worth discussing different biologic options or combination therapies with your doctor.

August 12, 2024

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