Reply to "Those who used Stelara"

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I've had 3 doses of Stelara so far and have had a mild headaches as the only side effect and no obvious change in symptoms. My scope, however, showed 40% improvement . (I have Cohns disease now x 3 years plus the pouchitis off and on for 20 years, UC for another 20 before that)

I'd like to get off Stelara before getting a COVID vaccine, but my GI plans on doing blood levels before the next dose and possibly decreasing the interval between doses. I've read that it usually works in the first 6 weeks, but occasionally it can be many months. Even though I have no significant side effects I hate the idea of being 'immune compromised'. I'm always looking for success stories...

3/27/2110:35 PM

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