Covid while on biologics

[Grounsel]

Has anyone with both covid vaccines took covid while on biologics and how did it affect them ?

[Lolabridge]

That's bad luck if it's happened to you but I'm sorry I don't know the answer to your question. I'm doing everything I can to avoid getting Covid as my drug is Rituximab and I've been warned that I am very vulnerable. Feeling really nervous about next week ... ☹️

[AgedCrone in reply to Lolabridge]

I’m assured old age is far more of a problem than Rtx…so If Covid finds me…I shall lie about my age🙅

[Lolabridge in reply to AgedCrone]

Good idea🤣

[Elizabethhampson in reply to AgedCrone]

I love your philosophy x

[AgedCrone in reply to Elizabethhampson]

Well when you get to my age you have usually got to realise that being careful & just soldiering on is the only way to go.Nobody I know who has contracted Covid in this country has any idea where they picked it up …..so why worry about something you have absolutely no control over ?

[Empress30 in reply to AgedCrone]

I feel the same as you do. To hear some elce say it Makes me feel more like it's the way to keep thinking. You go girl!😊🙏

[Sheila_G in reply to AgedCrone]

Great idea. I didn't think of that one.

[AgedCrone in reply to Sheila_G]

The older you get…..the more lying about your age becomes a necessity! 🙆

[Sheila_G in reply to AgedCrone]

Lol.

[Jturner1 in reply to AgedCrone]

Love ❤️

[Soundofmusic52]

I’ve had both vaccine s and on Benepali and I was fine 👍🏻

[allanah]

The data shows that the people doubled jabbed tend to get less severe covid symptoms , are hospitalised less from the illness and same with fatality numbers after 2 jabs it much much less. I hope you feel better soon, do take vitamin d x ( link : John Campbell You tube and the Zoe app.

[Grounsel in reply to allanah]

Thanks iwill do that 👍

[Sheila_G in reply to allanah]

You are right. Vitamin D is very important. My son is a scientist and has explained the benefits to us. We all take 4000 iu per day. The maximum safe dose.

[allanah in reply to Sheila_G]

Us too since last April x

[Brikel]

I’ve had both Pfizer jabs I am on Benepali No problems at all

[Apspain]

I have not had the vaccines but have been told to get the letter for Pfizer or modena but I have had covid TWICE I might add while on chemo cytoxics and was not a great experience as had no immunity. My advice would be to take extra vitamin supplements prior phosphates calcium magnesium vit d and a multi as this is the one thing it depletes which has a huge effect on body function especially muscles and blood.

[allanah in reply to Apspain]

Chat with your doctor ASAP about a vaccine schedule and where you will receive this. They should formulate a plan for you.

[Dolindocurmi in reply to Apspain]

Hi are you still having the vaccine even though you have had Covid twice, is there a need for you to have the vaccine now. I am worried about having the vaccine because l have rheumatoid arthritis,and it’s just a experimental vaccine and I am worried about the long-term effects it would have on our health.

[Apspain in reply to Dolindocurmi]

Immunity only lasts for 180dqys apparently. The vaccine is not 100% and you can still get covid just not as bad. I have not got it as yet as my last episode was Feb and still unsure although st Thomas say it is good to go now.

[cathie]

Yes I’m on rituximab. Had both jags, a bit further apart than normal but no problems. I had to wait four weeks after infusion before I could have jag but nhsScotland organised that for me without any problem.

[charisma]

Hope you don’t feel really ill since vaccine is supposed to reduce severity. Take care.

[KaysDad]

On RTX and had 2 AZ vaccines. No reactions at all. Trouble is I don't know if they worked with the reduction in the immune system. I have made enquiries and no one can tell me. It seems that there are large studies going on to check. In the meantime, I am being cautious. We are now responsible for our own protection. Not sure how I can make everyone else put on their masks!!

[zeus49]

Yes I have. I asked my GO if it was okay and he said yes. It did me no harm at all. I suppose it is up to the individual. Hope this has helped in your decision.