ADALIMUMAB vs MESALAMINE

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

***Guide to beating Severe IBS-D in America*** There are a lot of resources/posts on IBS-C on this subreddit, so I wanted to post something for us IBS-D sufferers. Here’s steps I, as a non-physician and very severe IBS-D sufferer, recommend to hopefully manage/eliminate their IBS-D, starting from th

Hi all. I had IBS pretty much since birth. I was constipated consistently from birth through young adulthood. Then I was constipated off and on until about 2 years ago. I developed diarrhea as a frequent symptom. I isolated lactose as the likely culprit and my doctor encouraged me to eliminate all d

Hi everyone! After 3 years dealing with IBS-D and trying all kinds of treatments, I finally decided to share my story. I’m not fluent in English, so please forgive any mistakes. I just really wanted to share everything I’ve been through — maybe it can help someone feel less alone or give some ideas

I have been struggling with IBS-D for about 3 years. It has varied over time but eventually became a daily episode of liquid BM after first coffee or any food. I had to get up at 5:30 to allow time for it all to be done by 7. Nothing helped. I took Mesalamine and eventually daily Imodium, it only h

(sorry that the post is so long and also for any mistakes English isn't me 1st language) Hi I'm 15 I've been in a flare up, stuck in my house for a year now. The entire year almost non stop I've had diarrhea I'm going to the bathroom 5-8 times in the day and I'm waking up 3-6 times at night, the wo

Hey y’all. I’m new to this group and would really appreciate some advice or suggestions. I’m 25 and Ive recently been diagnosed with UC and Gastritis and for the past 7 months one of the biggest symptoms I have is excessive burping. After eating. Before eating when im hungry. After taking a sip of

Throat is very sensitive and raw from acid I have these coughing fits and sometimes I can’t stop coughing. Please please please help me with recommendations of how to soothe my throat and stop the tickle feeling that makes me want to cough. I know menthol could potentially make it worse so I’m tryi

TL;DR - Symptoms started coming back, lost 3.6kgs. I am doing a third colonoscopy due to symptoms gradually returning, and I am scared that since they're not as severe, nothing will be found in the colonoscopy (they're still debilitating, but not even close to before). Any advice is appreciated. Hel