Well, I wanted to share some news with you guys and gals. I come on here every so often to check out any new potential research and treatment.
Anyways, I tried Sulfasalazine for about 4 months....not much luck. Some fuzz but nothing else.
Recently, my rheumatologist/ GI specialist/ and Dermatologist believed it would be a good idea to put me on HUMIRA.
Some history- I have had some bad Ulcerative Colitis as well as a lot of joint issues to go along with my Alopecia Universalis.
Since I took my first shot of Humira I have felt a LOT better with my Colitis and my joints aren't as bad but still a little stiff. Nothing to report on the Alopecia, though. HOWEVER....
My Dermatologist wants to give the Humira the opportunity to do some work on me and he wants to see if it helps with the Alopecia. He doesn't think it will assist with the Alopecia, though. Past trials have not been successful with TNF blockers.
When I go back to see him (Dermatologist) in November I will probably be put on either one of the following drugs which could help the Alopecia.
Cyclosporin
Azathioprine
Methotrexate
All have been shown to help with Alopecia in past trials. Since I am healthy as an Ox and my body is a walking body of inflamation, he wants to see if an additional immunosuppressant will work. I already know the risks....I already know the possibility of failure. One thing I need you all to know is that I am accepting these risks. Alopecia and autoimmune diseases are caused by the body attacking itself. The only treatment and or cure in my opinion will come from treating the problem. Until some of us stand up and try we will never know. So I will keep you all updated on my progress.....GOOD AND BAD. Wish me well on this endeavor! Here is a quote for all of you from me. It's from Abraham Lincoln.
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.
Abraham Lincoln
Eric