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Lilac_Lavender

2y ago

Questions about Stelara infusion and side effects

I am starting Stelara soon. I was wondering how long the first infusion takes and if anyone had any noticeable side effects after, as well with the shot. Humira failed me after 5 years, then I tried Entyvio for 6 months and it never worked either.

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IBDoingBetter

1y ago

I was on stelara for 6 months and was about to ask my GI if I should try something else but decided I'd wait a bit longer. It was the best decision I've ever made for my health. I would say it could take up to 6-8 months to really see peak effectiveness but if it takes over a year try something else. For me at least, stelara has changed my life
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cybr.kat

1y ago

it depends on how they inject you. usually it’s fine but once the nurse did it wrong and my hair started to fall out :,)
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IBDoingBetter

1y ago

was it a sudden fallout or over time? Allopecia is a very common side effect of Crohn's
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Foxlover

2y ago

I hope it works for you I’m starting a new medication for my Crohn’s I’ll have to see what it’s called. All of the other meds stopped working for me . You shouldn’t have any side effects hopefully, I had none.
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QueenOfCrohns

2y ago

I had horrible side effects to Humira and none with the Stelara. Altho I had much more relief on Humira than I’ve had on Stelara so far and I’ve been on it like 6 months now.

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