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Amy89

Ocrevus and immunocompromise

Hi all. I'm aware this is a very similar post to one I've just seen but wanting some feedback if possible. I have just had a meeting with my MS nurse going over all the info on Ocrevus as part of a pre-assessment process to go onto the DMT. One thing I wasn't told by my neuro that I'm now worrying about is the nurse has said I will be immunocompromised. I work with children 3-11 in both a school and holiday club settings, so germs and coughs/colds are rife. I wonder if anyone does anything similar and has any advice. Nurse mentioned wearing a mask or visor at all times and being swapped out of classes if needed however I work with children with ASD and this would make communication harder and I also don't cope well with masks. Any thoughts/feedback welcome. A bit of a heavy meeting. I'm still going to go onto the drug as Tecfidera isnt strong enough now due to a relapse in my RRMS but worried about potential infections. I already feel like I've constantly got the sniffles or a cold and pick more up as I lose one! Thank you. Amy
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@Tortoise
@Tortoise
 

Just wanted to offer a big hug. You're doing a hugely important job with those lovely children and I really hope there's a way forward that works for you in that challenging situation. (Hope someone else can help on the advice front...)

@05Kubann
@05Kubann
 

I am a teacher full time and I don’t wear a mask with ocrevus. I always used to get quite ill without DMT’s and with. The same rate really. I think in our jobs it would be very difficult to stay away and I have a 3 year old at home so she’ll just bring it in anyway! What I do is when someone is ill when I’m one to one or two to one I wear a mask then or ask them not to come in if they are very unwell. It’s worked so far and no problems. We can’t escape Illness, even going to the shops can cause it. Get vaccinated when you can, ask your household to be vaccinated and keep up your vitamin s and get sleep!

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