# Started Stelara **URL:** \ **Category:** Medications\ **Created:** [April 26, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/started-stelara/8455 "2018-04-26T16:56:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kmwestmo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/kmwestmo/32/6163_2.png) [@Kmwestmo](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Kmwestmo)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/started-stelara/8455/1 "2018-04-26T16:56:43Z")
I took my first Stelara injection. It was scary because it only comes in a syringe. I’ve only ever used autoinjectors for enbrel and humira. I went in the belly and it really didn’t hurt. A very slight pinch at the end but no super burn like the others. I hope this medicine works for me because so far, I’m having no adverse reactions and only 4 shots a year sounds amazing! ---
**Author:** ![Stoney](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/stoney/32/5959_2.png) [@Stoney](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Stoney)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 5:25pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/started-stelara/8455/2 "2018-04-26T17:25:46Z")
That’s great. Personally I’ve found the syringes less scary than the auto injectors. Better control, and less violent. ---
**Author:** ![Cynthia](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/cynthia/32/4357_2.png) [@Cynthia](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Cynthia)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/started-stelara/8455/3 "2018-04-26T18:31:05Z")
Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![Sybil](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/sybil/32/2415_2.png) [@Sybil](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Sybil)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 6:52pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/started-stelara/8455/4 "2018-04-26T18:52:38Z")
Yay, so far, so good @Kmwestmo! I hope it does work very well. I enjoy sticking needles in myself, maybe I need to get out more. ---
**Author:** ![Erinsmum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/erinsmum/32/4531_2.png) [@Erinsmum](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Erinsmum)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/started-stelara/8455/5 "2018-04-29T20:04:18Z")
Best of luck with it. Worked well to clear up Psoriasis for me (i get a massive outbreak about every 2-3 years) but did zero for the arthritis. Went back on higher dose of Remicade infusions. I find, for me, if the psoriasis starts up I head to Photo-terapy. I go 3 times per week for only 5 minutes in the “stand-up” tanning booth. I have the approval from my dermatologist for this as well. My best friend who suffered from severe psoriasis, no Arthritis, bought her own bed. ---
**Author:** ![ModSupport](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/modsupport/32/3880_2.png) [@ModSupport](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/ModSupport)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/started-stelara/8455/6 "2018-04-29T20:44:03Z")
I hate autoinjectors! As Stoney mentioned, they seem (and feel) extremely violent. I was doing injections for migraines for awhile – acute meds to help with an attack, up to twice a week – and found the syringes much, much easier to use. Hang in there, you’ll get used to it, and, if it works, you may fall in love with your syringe! \>\>\>laughter\<\< azurelle ---
**Author:** ![LaMomma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b9bd4f/32.png) [@LaMomma](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/LaMomma)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2018, 7:31pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/started-stelara/8455/7 "2018-12-17T19:31:54Z")
How’s it going on the stelara? Do you have enthesitis or joint pain? ---
**Author:** ![Kmwestmo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/kmwestmo/32/6163_2.png) [@Kmwestmo](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Kmwestmo)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2018, 7:46pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/started-stelara/8455/8 "2018-12-17T19:46:33Z")
It’s going ok. My psoriasis is about 85% cleared up, so I’m happy with that. My joints have improved maybe 30 to 40%. I am still on steroids and make regular trips to pain clinic for injections. When the injections wear off I’m in a world of pain so the Stelara alone is not going to do it for me. I see my rhumy in January so I will see what she says is next. I’ll let you all know what happens.