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UK -Heigh Ho - third Biologic Therapy drug coming up? Anyone else

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Okapis
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I went deaf for 7 weeks in left ear and became worried that it was related to PsA. I have had PsA in my jaw a while back and had to change biologic therapy drug because of it from Etanercept to Certolizumab Pegol as a result. To cut a long story short, I did have wax in my ears so needed specialist help to remove from my very narrow ear canals. Great - hearing restored! What a relief! BUT Ear and neck ache remained...jaw slightly swollen. ENT specialist feels jaw - is now clicking both sides and come to think of it I'm biting my tongue a lot.

Rheumatology appointment rolls up shortly after...mmm my wrists swollen (knew one was) and my fingers...just had not noticed as well as my jaw.

Growl!  *********** ! Not happy when a Third Biologic is suggested  Secukinumab -  and it will need to be double the normal injectable dose. Possibly a steroid shot into my jaw as well

I can see the end of the line in the mists ahead.

Has anyone else been in this situation?

There are new drugs all the time but is my body learning to overcome them?

 

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