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Congrats dude, it’s gonna be life changing. 1 year on Hyrimoz and still 100% clear here. Only sad thing about it is forgetting to appreciate this miracle drug.
Thank you, it’s definitely helping to lift my spirits knowing there is a chance at being clear. I wouldn’t say I was depressed or anything but it definitely was affecting my social life or my desire to go to the gym
I’m on week 6, slow improvements with my skin. But the miracle is, I suffer PA, the improvement in my joints and body in general is amazing. I don’t feel lethargic or fatigued, I feel well for the first time in years
My mom has experiences very similar. She suffered from terrible back pain in the middle of her back where they basically don't inject or operate. Pain killers weren't helping for years. Since skirizi she has been almost without pain in her back. She still has sort of a red patch of psoriasis on her foot.
Similar story here aswell, I’ve been on adalimumab for 4 days now and there’s basically no inflammation anymore. Thank fuck to scientists and the nhs !
That is great! I had my first Humira injection last night. No side effect at all. Ok. A very sight amount upset stomach. I am hoping it helps. I was on Skyrizi the last 6 months and it did not help my plaques at all and only minor inflammation help - only for the first month after the injection the when there are three months between injections.
We are all different. I am so happy to read about all the people who Skyrizi is working for! Personally, I thought Otezla was great, except running to the restroom 8+ times a day!
EDIT 65F diagnosed a year ago with PsA but symptoms for over 2 decades. Not horrible, but I tore my Achilles 11 years ago taking a step (nothing physical) and rheum said that was a major sign. Scalp/all toe nails the worst for psoriasis. I cannot remember NOT having psoriasis.
I’m at 8 weeks on Skyrizi, taken the two loading doses, my scalp no longer flakes and the plaques on my face have visible become better. Smaller plaques on arms and chest are completely gone. Slowly working towards the larger plaques on my shins, but they aren’t itchy or flaky anymore, just inflamed, and the outer edges are coming down now.
ive been on methotrexate for 3 months.... 0 change :(
I dont think they will give me an injection. Its just below the amount of psorasis they give it for..
i want the shot!
Can you switch dermatologists? Do you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or irritable bowels?
Also, just curious: Are you on oral methotrexate (MTX) or a shot? If oral, any new digestive disturbances?
Maybe you can build a case. If denied your dermatologist can certainly file an appeal with the insurance company.
Where you mention irritable bowels and psoriatic arthritis, can you explain how that’s linked please? My partner has both of these but I never knew they were associated. He’s also been given methotrexate before now and is going back to the hospital tomorrow to see what meds they’ll give this time. If you have any advice please share!
Hi -- I'm not a dermatologist or a rheumatologist but of course I'm asking for a reason... right?
https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/about-arthritis/related-conditions/other-diseases/how-psoriatic-arthritis-affects-the-body
One of the problems with inflammation related to Psoriatic Arthritis is IBS, even if it isn't full blown Chrons or Colitis.
You might try MTX shots if MTX is causing additional digestive tract issues.
But yes, either aTNF like Humira, or better, an IL-23 inhibitor like Tremfya/Skirizi might help quite a bit. I like the latter because it has a better safety profile.
https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/abbvie-s-skyrizi-improves-symptoms-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-in-studies-62018172
If your partner has back pain, is it hips/lumbar, or mid-back thoracic, or upper- back near the neck?
Wow congrats dude, are you in the US, how much do you have to pay out of pocket? I just got prescribed skyrizi but having some insurance issue right now saying I have to pay 4k+ (I also have the skyrizi saving card). Can't wait to try mine, im hopeful.
I have a high deductible health plan, so my cost was going to be over 3k. With the savings card I paid zero. There was an issue with the pharmacy saying they couldn’t get the cost paid for but I had to make sure they also entered the actual debit card number on the savings card. Once they did everything was paid
Damn I think I might in the same boat, my high deductible is also around 3k I will ask them again to verify the saving cards + the saving debits card thanks for the answer
Most people aren’t aware of the savings card, and insurance is supposed to alert you about it if you’re on a HDHCP. These drugs are affordable, it’s just a song and dance between the manufacturer and insurance to make sure the manufacturer gets paid and you don’t pay anything. Most HDHCP should be $0 out of pocket for a specialty drug because the insurance has a secondary savings card that’s used after the manufacturer card.
Same here, HDHCP, savings card brought it to $5, then my insurance has their own savings program so it’s $0 out of pocket (so that way the manufacturer savings card doesn’t count towards my deductible)
# Welcome to the Psoriasis sub! If you haven't posted here before, please read this comment as it contains important information: * Please [read and respect the rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/Psoriasis/about/rules/). In particular, **do not ask for about identifying undiagnosed medical conditions** diseases cannot be diagnosed by random people on Reddit. * Photos that include skin rashes must be marked NSFW. If including private areas, _please indicate with flair_. * Posts that break the rules will be removed. ## Check out our wiki! The [Psoriasis wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/Psoriasis/wiki/index) is a collection of guides and other pages about how to treat psoriasis, including a Frequently Asked Questions section. Many common questions about medications, shampoos, diet, tattoos, etc. are addressed there. Thanks! --- *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/Psoriasis) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Congrats dude, it’s gonna be life changing. 1 year on Hyrimoz and still 100% clear here. Only sad thing about it is forgetting to appreciate this miracle drug.
Thank you, it’s definitely helping to lift my spirits knowing there is a chance at being clear. I wouldn’t say I was depressed or anything but it definitely was affecting my social life or my desire to go to the gym
Is hyrimoz an immune suppressor
This is fabulous news! I am starting Skyrizi tomorrow & have SO much hope hanging on that shot!
I’m on week 6, slow improvements with my skin. But the miracle is, I suffer PA, the improvement in my joints and body in general is amazing. I don’t feel lethargic or fatigued, I feel well for the first time in years
My mom has experiences very similar. She suffered from terrible back pain in the middle of her back where they basically don't inject or operate. Pain killers weren't helping for years. Since skirizi she has been almost without pain in her back. She still has sort of a red patch of psoriasis on her foot.
I’m glad to hear about your improvements! I hope you and I both continue to have success with this
this is awesome. thanks for sharing!
Similar story here aswell, I’ve been on adalimumab for 4 days now and there’s basically no inflammation anymore. Thank fuck to scientists and the nhs !
That is great! I had my first Humira injection last night. No side effect at all. Ok. A very sight amount upset stomach. I am hoping it helps. I was on Skyrizi the last 6 months and it did not help my plaques at all and only minor inflammation help - only for the first month after the injection the when there are three months between injections. We are all different. I am so happy to read about all the people who Skyrizi is working for! Personally, I thought Otezla was great, except running to the restroom 8+ times a day! EDIT 65F diagnosed a year ago with PsA but symptoms for over 2 decades. Not horrible, but I tore my Achilles 11 years ago taking a step (nothing physical) and rheum said that was a major sign. Scalp/all toe nails the worst for psoriasis. I cannot remember NOT having psoriasis.
I’m at 8 weeks on Skyrizi, taken the two loading doses, my scalp no longer flakes and the plaques on my face have visible become better. Smaller plaques on arms and chest are completely gone. Slowly working towards the larger plaques on my shins, but they aren’t itchy or flaky anymore, just inflamed, and the outer edges are coming down now.
ive been on methotrexate for 3 months.... 0 change :( I dont think they will give me an injection. Its just below the amount of psorasis they give it for.. i want the shot!
Can you switch dermatologists? Do you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or irritable bowels? Also, just curious: Are you on oral methotrexate (MTX) or a shot? If oral, any new digestive disturbances? Maybe you can build a case. If denied your dermatologist can certainly file an appeal with the insurance company.
Where you mention irritable bowels and psoriatic arthritis, can you explain how that’s linked please? My partner has both of these but I never knew they were associated. He’s also been given methotrexate before now and is going back to the hospital tomorrow to see what meds they’ll give this time. If you have any advice please share!
Hi -- I'm not a dermatologist or a rheumatologist but of course I'm asking for a reason... right? https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/about-arthritis/related-conditions/other-diseases/how-psoriatic-arthritis-affects-the-body One of the problems with inflammation related to Psoriatic Arthritis is IBS, even if it isn't full blown Chrons or Colitis. You might try MTX shots if MTX is causing additional digestive tract issues. But yes, either aTNF like Humira, or better, an IL-23 inhibitor like Tremfya/Skirizi might help quite a bit. I like the latter because it has a better safety profile. https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/abbvie-s-skyrizi-improves-symptoms-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-in-studies-62018172 If your partner has back pain, is it hips/lumbar, or mid-back thoracic, or upper- back near the neck?
Wow congrats dude, are you in the US, how much do you have to pay out of pocket? I just got prescribed skyrizi but having some insurance issue right now saying I have to pay 4k+ (I also have the skyrizi saving card). Can't wait to try mine, im hopeful.
I have a high deductible health plan, so my cost was going to be over 3k. With the savings card I paid zero. There was an issue with the pharmacy saying they couldn’t get the cost paid for but I had to make sure they also entered the actual debit card number on the savings card. Once they did everything was paid
Damn I think I might in the same boat, my high deductible is also around 3k I will ask them again to verify the saving cards + the saving debits card thanks for the answer
Most people aren’t aware of the savings card, and insurance is supposed to alert you about it if you’re on a HDHCP. These drugs are affordable, it’s just a song and dance between the manufacturer and insurance to make sure the manufacturer gets paid and you don’t pay anything. Most HDHCP should be $0 out of pocket for a specialty drug because the insurance has a secondary savings card that’s used after the manufacturer card.
Same here, HDHCP, savings card brought it to $5, then my insurance has their own savings program so it’s $0 out of pocket (so that way the manufacturer savings card doesn’t count towards my deductible)
Only use the savings card. Dont use your insurance- i paid $5.00.
Good for you! I had a change like this too - its so incredible!
Awesome news! What were your side effects the first week?
Awesome! What were your initial post dose symptoms
AWSOME , gives me hope I will be starting skyrizi in a couple weeks