Ocrevus

[positiveness]

Hi everyone!

I just thought I would share with everyone that my first dose of ocrevus will be in a couple weeks. I can't believe how quickly time goes by and I was diagnosed close to15 years ago. As usual though, things can always be worse.

[greaterexp]

I'm so happy for you to get started on Ocrevus! Let us know how it goes.

[positiveness in reply to greaterexp]

Thank you so much!

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

That is great, and please let us know how it went!

[positiveness in reply to carolek572]

Ok

[jimeka]

Hoping that it goes well 👍

[positiveness in reply to jimeka]

Thank you

[Kenu]

Hope things go well and let us know 👍😊🙏 Ken 🐾🐾

[positiveness]

Ok

[Jazzihorsecat]

Welcome back positiveness, long time no See! Glad u rdoin ok! ManyPrayers 🙏 & Blessings to ya! L💗VE YA!! Jazzy🌹💜

[positiveness]

Yes, it definitely has been a while.

[Peruzzot]

Hope it works for you.

[positiveness in reply to Peruzzot]

Thank you me too. I guess only time will tell.

[pamgarner]

It will be fine and it goes fast for me even though it is a few hours,I spend the majority of my time running to the restroom, the iv makes me, you know.the place I have this done is a big circle of chairs with folks with different issues from cancer treatment to organ transplant .It makes me feel fortunate I "just" have ms.Everyone is alittle nervous the first time, it is always the fear of the unknown,You will do great, let us know

[positiveness in reply to pamgarner]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. You are definitely right about the fear of the unknown and going to the bathroom numerous of times.

[Iona60]

Good luck.

[Yooper]

Praying 🙏 Ocrevus gives you great results!!

[positiveness in reply to Yooper]

Thank you! I need as many prayers as I can get.

[ahrogers]

Just don't worry if you get a little rash during your first infusion, it is very common. I got it on my face but didn't feel it but the nurse saw it. All that was needed to make it go away was to slow the infusion and a cool cloth over it for a few minutes. Haven't had it happen again and I have been on it for over 2 years. Expect to take a nap, the 50mg of Benadryl always knocks me out for an hour or two. Luckily I am awake enough to drive home by the time it is all done. Be sure to find out if you need to bring your own lunch. I had my husband come with the first time since I didn't know how I would feel to drive home but go by myself now.

Good luck and many blessings!

[positiveness in reply to ahrogers]

Thank you so much! It helps me to read about people that have gone through the experience already.

[lbenmaor]

I hope it's helpful. Let us know how you're doing.

Best Wishes,

Leslie