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@Mariam123 

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Mariam123

Kesimpta

So today was my first dose of Kesimpta, didn’t have side affects straight away however a couple of hours later I got really really cold and my head was in a lot of pain. Don’t know if these are common side affects but I did feel a lot of pain. Maybe as it’s my first dose. Should get better when I ge...
Leicester, United Kingdom
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@Domciuke 

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Domciuke

Kesimpta

Hi all I’ve been diagnosed officially for MS and going to be taking Kesimpta injections. Does anyone using it or been on it and how did it help you? I don’t have many symptoms of MS but very struggle with fatigue and was told that this medication may help which Im very hopeful,any info is appreciate...
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@gp14 

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Kesimpta

Hi - currently I am not taking a DMT but have been advised to take Kesimpta. Looking to hear from others, how has this affected your immune system? Are you more prone to colds, flus and infections? I used to have a low immune system but finally it is in a good place, I don't want to regress back to ...
London, United Kingdom
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@Rivington 

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Rivington

Kesimpta

Hi everyone I had my first dose of Kesimpta on Thursday! I had shivers for about an hour, then just felt really tired for the rest of the day. Friday I just felt low in mood and didn't want to talk to anyone, don't know what that was all about! Anyhow felt good today!
Bolton, United Kingdom
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@Rivington 

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Rivington

Kesimpta

Hi I'm new to the site. I have RRMS, recently diagnosed, about to start Kesimpta next week. I'm a little worried about it to say the least! Anyhow just thought I would say Hi. I have got so much out of the site already, with some great positive vibes from reading through the site.
Bolton, United Kingdom
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@Shanice 

Shanice

Kesimpta

Hi guys, I’ve recently started kesimpta 2 weeks ago and I’m still suffering from side effects. l would just like to know how everyone’s experience on who’s taken it?
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@Si68 

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Si68

Kesimpta

I've just been put on kesimpta. Start in few weeks. Any opinions on it. Rrms. Tingling and numbness is getting very bad in my hands and feet . Suggestions to help alleviate this while I wait for treatment pleased?
Clogherhead, Ireland
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@CorinaR 

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CorinaR

Kesimpta

Hi! My MRI results were pretty bad, so my doc is changing my meds from copaxone to kesimpta. Any bad side effects? Thanks
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@Traceyann 

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Traceyann

Kesimpta

Hi everyone,I have just had my first kesimpta injection on Friday,didn't get reaction other than a small bruise around needle point and a very achy body for day and abit,is this normal,is it working should I have felt more symptoms of a lowered immune system or is that after a few more injection?
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@Theranchhand 

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Theranchhand

Kesimpta

Hello 👋 After my latest mri showed active MS I have been advised to switch my DMT. I am currently on Avonex which has been my 3rd DMT after struggling with copaxone and Plegridy. I have just gotten used to the Avonex but have been advised to switch to Kesimpta. I am now due a nurse appointment for...
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