Anyone on Kesimpta?
Hello everyone. I was just diagnosed with MS last week. I have chosen kesimpta as my medication. Does anyone have any experience with it? I'm nervous and antsy to start. We are currently still waiting on my insurance before I can start it.
I started taking Kesimpta last August. First loading dose was a LITTLE rough as I got minor flu like symptoms for about 12 hours. Every dose after that I’ve had no symptoms. Was super nervous the first couple times because I’m a baby when it comes to needles. Now I just count to three and go for it. I inject into my thigh which seems like a pretty good spot. No new lesions as of my 6 month appointment a couple months ago!! Good luck and know that you’re not alone with this. Oftentimes I find myself feeling like I’m in this alone but I know we all have people that care about us. 🫶
Sorry you just received the diagnosis. Don’t be afraid to reach out to others when feeling scared, depressed, anxious, whatever. Doesn’t matter if it is here, a local group, friends, family or your medical team. As long as you are able to ask for help there is always somebody there to listen and/or help wherever they can! That was and still is a very hard thing for me. After 20 years, lots and lots of counseling and amazing friends I have learned that I only have so much that I can accomplish on my own. Our friends and family do not know what we need unless we ask for help! You will do great with the new medication (and if this one doesn’t work for you there are so many others available to try!) Stay strong🙂