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Hello, Has Anyone Started A Treatment With Cosentyx, For Ankylosing Spondylitis ? I'm Looking For Honest Reviews

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Casablanca, Morocco
August 27
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I really hope it wotks. I can't walk long because of achilles enthesitis. I stopped too many activities because I can stand up or walk without pain.

August 31
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I'm on cosentyx. I use to be on infusions before.
I switched because my condition wasn't getting any better and got kidney failure.
I see people say it doesn't help with pain, but it isn't a pain medication. It is an autoimmune suppressant.
While on cosentyx, my kidney failure has gotten better.
(I'm on other autoimmune suppressants because of my kidney failure to help) once I'm off the other suppressants, i will increase my cosentyx dose to see if I get more improvement.
Its working so far, though I have a way to go.
Do note, not all medication are for everyone. Some meds may work while others won't work so well.

August 31
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I am on my last dose of Cosentyx. It is the third Bio that I have been on. None have worked, but my Rhum. wants me to use the last one that is in my refrigerator. The next one will be another infusion

August 30
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

My Rheumi tried me on cosentyx, 2nd bio attempt. It made my psoriasis worse, caused a secondary skin infection, and did nothing for my pain and fatigue. Gave up after about 6 mos worsening conditions. Now inm not in any bios, after 5 failed.

August 27
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Cosentyx (Secukinumab) is a prescription medication approved by the FDA to treat adults with active ankylosing spondylitis. It is an immunomodulator and a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD). Cosentyx works by inhibiting interleukin (IL)-17A, a chemical messenger involved in autoimmune attacks.

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Cosentyx (Secukinumab) is a prescription medication approved by the FDA to treat adults with active ankylosing spondylitis. It is an immunomodulator and a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD). Cosentyx works by inhibiting interleukin (IL)-17A, a chemical messenger involved in autoimmune attacks.

Common side effects include:
- Cold symptoms
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Diarrhea

Rare but serious side effects include:
- Severe infections
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Hypersensitivity reactions

For more details and personal experiences, you can visit the MySpondylitisTeam website.

 This AI-generated response comes from MySpondylitisTeam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

Cosentyx (Secukinumab) for Spondylitis | MySpondylitisTeam
Is It Time To Try New Ankylosing Spondylitis Medication? | MySpondylitisTeam
August 27

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