@Hello! Got my diagnosis last month for RRMS and I'm deciding on treatment options at the minute. I'm very prone to cold sores and UTI's and I've been suggested Kesimpta or mavenclad. I know they both have increased risk of oral herpes and uti's so confused as to which to go for. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you :) on Shift.ms

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1 Jun 2025 14:39Last reply 1 Jun 2025 15:17

Hello! Got my diagnosis last month for RRMS and I'm deciding on treatment options at the minute. I'm very prone to cold sores and UTI's and I've been suggested Kesimpta or mavenclad. I know they both have increased risk of oral herpes and uti's so confused as to which to go for. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you :)

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@Patty2023

I take KESIMPTA’s for 4 yrs now and I have only gotten 1 UTI and 1 cold sore .

1 Jun 2025 14:48

@franticwiggling

Hi, I have RRMS and am very prone to cold sores/impetigo and UTI’s aswell! I never thought to link it to MS, but it makes sense with the weaker immune system. I have trimethoprim 200mg antibiotic tablets which I use as a form of protection against UTI’s. I take one tablet after sex and I helps reduce the infections a lot. For the cold sores I just slap on Aciclovir 2h cream as soon as I feel the tingle, and reapply 3/4 times throughout the day. If you catch it in time, it usually helps. For the impetigo I do the same but with Fucidic acid 2%(20mg) cream. 😊

1 Jun 2025 15:17

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