Ciclosporin

Posted Tue 11 Jun 2024 13.10 by Shrimperjess

Went to see the dermatology team today and due to how serious mine is I've been given the option of trying Ciclosporin. Has anyone had this what side effects did you have and how long did it take to work?

Posted Wed 12 Jun 2024 10.29 by GoddersB

Wow, you have a team - lucky you. I just see a single dermatologist. I am scheduled to start taking ciclosporin soon so it would be interesting to compare notes, as it where. All the best and apologies that I can't be more specific.

Posted Wed 12 Jun 2024 20.21 by Steview
A P sufferer for over 30 years, through good and bad times.

Cyclosporine was great in treating my P. Noticable improvement in a few weeks. As far as side effects, unfortunately I suffered high BP, hypertension, nausea and tingly fingers. Of course not every patient suffers the same. This is used as a short term treatment maybe up to a year, then move onto something else. Good luck.

Posted Wed 12 Jun 2024 20.35 by GoddersB

Why do people call it P rather than Psoriasis? Is it hard to spell perhaps?

1 Posted Thu 13 Jun 2024 08.41 by Steview
A P sufferer for over 30 years, through good and bad times.

@ godders, you get hung up on that. What if someone is dyslexic, it may be difficult.? Maybe stick to the question rather picking on minor grammar.

Posted Thu 13 Jun 2024 09.04 by Psoriasis Association (Admin)Mod

Hi All, As a reminder, please can we be mindful of the language we use with one another. The forums are a peer-to-peer network for users to share advice and personal experiences. Please be respectful of one another’s views. Insulting and/or abusive language towards other forum users will not be tolerated. Kind Regards, Admin

Posted Thu 13 Jun 2024 13.50 by GoddersB

Quite correct, it was a genuine question and was asked as such.

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