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Is Enbrel Or Humira Effective While Suffering From Spondylitis And Psoriasis?

Posted on Tue, 13 Dec 2016

Question: I Have Spondylitis Of The Spine, Plaque Psorisis I Am Considiring Enberal Or Humaria, I Take No Other M EDS, Do Not Seam To Have Any Exsiting Health Issues They Warn About I AM 63 YRS Young. yes Or No

Thanks

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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need to weigh the risk benefit ratio before using this drug

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

I can certainly understand your concern.

Enbrel or Humira are excellent drugs that can considered in autoimmune diseases like Psoriasis with associated spondylitis

But the side effects are high.These drugs can cause infections in the body , particularly Tuberculosis or other bacterial infections.

Hence you need to weight the risk benefit ratio before considering the drug.

Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (14 hours later)

I Did All That Before I Submitted My Question, I Am Looking For A Yes Or No Answer

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Cannot be used without expert medical supervision.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir.

These drugs belong to special category.

You cannot use them without expert medical supervision .

Thank you.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T