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Hi all, I'm taking kesimpta, does this mean I'm immunosuppressed or immunocompromised. Also, If I've had my childhood measles vaccine will I still have immunity?

I've just had my first tysabri infusion today, but I'm a little foggy on the finer details. Am I now immunocompromised? Like, am I more at risk of catching COVID/flu/general colds etc? I know about the bladder infection and such risks, but I just wondered more generally if I'm more at risk of catchi...

Hello fellow MSers, does anybody have any tips on fighting colds while we take certain DMTs which lower our immune system? I had Omicron about 4 months ago and thankfully recovered, but since then I have started Kesimpta and have just finished my first month of injections. For the last 3 weeks I ha...

I've been diagnosed with MS for 4 years now, first presentation was in 2015 however and it's taken til this year (2024) to find a good treatment. I say good treatment because not only do I have MS but I have other diagnoses too and all other treatments have worsened my symptoms of other conditions. ...

What sensible changes did you make when you started your disease management therapy to minimise your risks of picking up infections without being scared of the world?

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 worryin...

I recently had my first dose of Ocrevus and I'm doubting my decision for medication. I'm concerned about the increased risks of hospitalisations, infection and overall poor health. For those who have been on Ocrevus for a long time, have you noticed an increase in poor health or infections leading t...

I'm a lucky boy and get to have my second covid jab today. My first one after starting Ocrevus. I heard its a wild ride. Post your experiences here for the lurkers and information seekers x

Hi all! Can anyone share how life is after having the immune system prevented from working as effective as it should be? Do you get lots of colds or infections? I’m thinking to start either Ocrevus or kesimpta (there are pretty much the same really). I work as a primary school teacher and I’m a bit ...

So I guess with Ocrevus I'm immunosuppressed now. I'm not really getting a solid answer from any medical professionals in how seriously I need to be with this. Wash my hands and wear a mask? Stay away from snotty kids? Become a hermit? Any advice is good advice. Would also take silly answers to wi...