#coronavirus - Shift.ms

31 Jan 2020 09:15Last reply 9 Feb 2020 00:57

Coronavirus

Hi everyone, I don't want to alarm anyone but in case you haven't seen the news we do now have 2 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the UK. They are not sharing any details with regards to location and identities, other than that they are members of the same family. The NHS are working with them...

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@lauraforde

24 Mar 2020 14:25Last reply 2 May 2020 20:29

Coronavirus letters

Can I ask if people under NHS England jurisdiction have received letters/texts today advising they are very vulnerable or if it's just some people? Thanks

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@Muffie

17 Mar 2020 11:37Last reply 29 Mar 2020 13:59

Ocrelizumab coronavirus

Good news BBC news today article saying that Australian scientists have discovered that the cells that fight the Coronavirus are the Tcells. Considering Ocrelizumab kills the Bcells that’s a reason to celebrate me thinks. Just had my first full dose infusion two days ago. Feeling great. Highly recom...

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@mser79

13 May 2020 09:11Last reply 15 May 2020 18:45

The restarting of Ocrevus after coronavirus delay

Hi After 4 years on alemtuzumab I was due to move to Ocrevus (following breakthrough activity) in April. Bad timing. I'm treated at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and was told yesterday that infusions the new patients might not be available until September/October. A huge cau...

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@DominicS

11 Mar 2020 09:00Last reply 12 Mar 2020 15:20

Coronavirus - Some Clarity At Last

Prof G at Barts has written an excellent article that ought to dispel a great deal of the fear (I too have been v concerned) many of us are feeling about the drugs we take and the risks they pose regarding becoming infected with Covid-19. - This covers areas such as starting DMTs, maintaining a redo...

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@Rel12

18 Mar 2020 21:39Last reply 26 Mar 2020 08:11

Workout/ activity during CoronaVirus

Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing well & hanging in there with all that is happening. I’m trying to stay motivated & healthy (aren’t we all!) haha So my Physical Therapist has delayed all my appointments at the moment. I have been lucky enough to go on hikes on these beautiful days. Any ...

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@Sarahcrawf

15 Mar 2020 17:52Last reply 17 Mar 2020 08:23

Coronavirus and distancing now

Hi everyone, I am in the UK and am due to travel for work this week. Tbh I don’t really want to, due to the measures I think will be in place in less than two weeks whereby the Govt says vulnerable people should stay at home - am thinking why not get ahead of the curve and start distancing myself fr...

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@DominicS

11 Mar 2020 17:04Last reply 14 Mar 2020 21:23

More Coronavirus (Covid-19) Advice re DMTs

The Cambridge neuroimmunology group led by Prof Coles has published downloadable guidance regarding DMTs here: https://t.co/kdrZTC1K5r?amp=1

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@jack97

10 Mar 2020 21:58Last reply 11 Mar 2020 19:04

Ocrevus infusion and coronavirus

Has anyone actually had Ocrevus infusion cancelled or delayed? MS trust talks about having the treatment delayed however after speaking to the appointments team at my hospital Monday I am still planned to receive treatment at beginning of April. The hospital talked about speaking to consultants due...

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@Hope7741

17 Mar 2020 08:44Last reply 17 Mar 2020 18:52

Coronavirus - Fear - Anxiety

Hi all, I assume we are all in the same boat with regards to coronavirus. As Boris said yesterday, people like us are to prepare for 12 weeks isolation. I cant think of anything worse. I am so lonely, I have a boyfriend but if I am isolating obviously cant see him. I am having a bit of a panic reall...

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@SophieShift

12 Mar 2020 14:11Last reply 13 Mar 2020 09:59

How will coronavirus impact MSers?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sjyx46UJ7I&feature=youtu.be 🚨 BREAKING 🚨 How will coronavirus impact people living with MS? In this video, MS Reporter Dominic talks to Professor Gavin Giovannoni 🎙️❔ to get answers to questions about coronavirus from the Shift.ms community 🦠 We learn about ...

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@BULLMAN

3 Oct 2020 17:01Last reply 4 Oct 2020 12:00

Coronavirus news

Trump has caught the Coronavirus. My thoughts & prayers go out to the virus.

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@Louise_Harper

18 Mar 2020 23:10Last reply 19 Mar 2020 00:17

Coronavirus

Hey guys, Just need some advice on what people might think on what I should do. I’m so worried over this virus going around and it’s spreading like wildfire and I’m still currently working in a factory with a lot of people and I feel as if I need to isolate myself. Spoke to head office and explaine...

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@cailindeas

21 Apr 2020 04:42Last reply 13 May 2020 09:58

Restarting Fingolimod during Coronavirus

Hi, Hope everyone is doing ok during these surreal times. I had my 2nd baby in January and was due to restart meds postnatally but it was delayed due to the current crisis. I've been well despite the increased risk after a baby but my neuro rang and advised me to go back on to keep the risk of rel...

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@Georgia_Roberts

15 Mar 2020 11:34Last reply 16 Mar 2020 05:38

Covid-19 / coronavirus

I’m going in to panic mode a little bit There have been 10 confirmed cases in my local area and a little scared. Am I more at risk having had my first ocrevus infusion in jan/feb

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@StaceyStevenson6

3 Mar 2020 09:04Last reply 3 Mar 2020 13:31

Coronavirus

I Have had MS for fifteen years now. I am concerned about this, are we more susceptible to catching this?

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@Will_Berard

23 Jun 2020 17:09Last reply 24 Jun 2020 16:41

Coronavirus: Trauma and Defenses

A useful model in those trying times: https://www.carolynspring.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/coronavirus_trauma_dynamics.pdf (protip: doesn't just applies to the traumas of the coronavirus)

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@mser79

13 May 2020 09:10Last reply 13 May 2020 17:10

The restarting of Ocrevus after coronavirus delay

Hi After 4 years on alemtuzumab I was due to move to Ocrevus (following breakthrough activity) in April. Bad timing. I'm treated at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and was told yesterday that infusions the new patients might not be available until September/October. A huge cau...

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@Georgia_Roberts

27 Mar 2020 17:47Last reply 27 Mar 2020 18:14

Coronavirus

I’m on ocrelizemab should I be completely self isolating or am I still okay to go to work. I’ve tried ring my GP and was expecting a call back today but didn’t get one and I have work in the morning and not sure what to do....

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@DominicS

11 Mar 2020 18:57Last reply 11 Mar 2020 20:53

What Is The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Picture In My Area?

Very handy - close to live - UK government interactive tool. https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/f94c3c90da5b4e9f9a0b19484dd4bb14

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