Lemtrada and COVID-19

[sashaming1]

Do my past infusions with Lemtrada (2015) have any impact on my response to COVID-19?

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

You should ask that question to your medical team as they would probably know best, sashaming1 Please let us know what they told you when they respond because I don't know the answer, and I would like to know as well. Keep Smiling

[sashaming1 in reply to carolek572]

I asked the question and we'll see how long it takes to get a response. I'll let you know the response.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to sashaming1]

I am not on the DMT Lemtrada, I am on Ocrevus, and my neuro, at my last visit, did not mention any concern to receiving it. I was told to self isolate myself, which I always do, and to let them know of any complications. I have not seen anything out of the ordinary, and if they had any concerns, her office would immediately let me know. Keep Smiling and Be Well, sashaming1

[sashaming1 in reply to carolek572]

The response is to not worry about it because my immune system has recovered back to normal after the Lemtrada.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to sashaming1]

That's great that you received a positive response, sashaming1

[Frances_B]

Have a look on this website - answers to many questions from PwMS about COVID-19 are being posted and regularly updated as knowledge increases.

sites.google.com/giovannoni...

It's a reputable site led by one of the best MS specialists in the world, not a site full of uninformed opinions being expressed by people who don't know what they are talking about.

[IFwczs]

At the very least, you have a weakened immune system. Self-isolate as much as you can. We have a lowered resistance to viruses and bacteria. (I am on Ocrevus, it's the same.)

[sashaming1 in reply to IFwczs]

The response is to not worry about it because my immune system has recovered back to normal after the Lemtrada. Yes, I self-isolate (hibernate).