Ocrevus 1st infusion scheduled!

[erash]

O-day is Sept 14th.

P.S. B/C I missed the opportunity for the Shingrix (shingles vaccine) and b/c O can increase risk of shingles/herpes, and after discussion with the infusion Oncologist, I am going to take Valtrex as a preventive for potential shingles reactivation. It's an option he uses with some of his transplant patients. Valtrex is a relatively safe med with few if any side effects. I like this idea

Any good books on tape suggestions for the infusion day?

[BigMar7]

I am so happy for you! I hope all goes well! 😀❤️

[Peruzzot]

I hope it makes you feel better.

Here are some audio books you might like:

We Band of Angles by Elizabeth M Norman

Ada the Enchantress of Numbers and Political Science by Betty Alexander

Wicked Women by Chris Enss

Rise of the Rocket Girls by Nathalia Holt

Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy by Karen Abbott

[kdali]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

By “on tape” do you mean the audible app? 😵

[erash]

Yes

[kdali in reply to erash]

😂 I like the narrator for Game of Thrones a lot, Roy Dotrice.

[jimeka]

I am so happy for you, I hope it goes well and you see positive affects. Keep us updated, blessings Jimeka 🤗

[greaterexp]

It's so exciting that you can start Ocrevus! That's a brilliant idea about the Valtrex!

I've heard many folks say they slept through a great deal of the infusion, so I'd bring a book you don't mind sleeping through.

[erash]

Daily for 3 mos following each infusion

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Way to go erash ! Hoping everything goes great for you! Make sure you let us know how it goes!🤗💕

J🌠

I'm partial to Stephen King.😀

[erash in reply to Jesmcd2]

S King-Maybe to scary (Miss Shark fan 🙃)

[SueAB]

Erash, So glad that you have a date. You have been a huge part of our community and we all wish you the very best!

[Iona60]

Yipee!

[anaishunter]

Good luck. Drink a lot before and just plan to relax or have a fairly passive activity (like watch a movie). The Benadryl will most likely put you into a half sleep (you can't really sleep because they'll wake you up every 30 min to check your blood pressure).

Let us know how it went!

[MS_Indestructible]

AWESOME news! I'm so happy for you, it sounds like you are so excited. Don't expect too much from the first few infusions. It should be after the first year when you'll notice the best changes. At last you are starting 😂 ~terry