Covid-Actemra- PMR- GCA- I survived!

[Kentucky5]

First diagnosed PMR-GCA-Aug. 2017, Actemra & pred free July 2018....GCA flare- Nov. 2018. Put back on 60 pred and weekly self- injected Actemra. Off pred. Sept. 2020. Still on weekly shots. Husband and I first felt Covid on a Thursday. I was due an Actemra shot The next day. Chose to wait. Got Covid tested. Both positive. Husband ran high fever. I never did. Had days of fatigue, aches, metallic taste, and all around tired. Woke up one day and knew I was better. Been better since. I am type O blood. I will go back on Actemra next week. Just wanted to share a good story when so many are bad.

[SheffieldJane]

A very encouraging story Kentucky5. Keep well!

[MrsNails]

Thank You for sharing & glad you are now recovered & feeling better, it will give confidence to anyone unfortunate enough to contract it. Hope your husband is on the mend too.

Kind Regards

MrsN

[Kentucky5 in reply to MrsNails]

My husband went into the hospital today. He had high fever, low oxygen level and total body aches. With the hospitals help he is getting better. I always thought I would be the one that would need medical help.

[MrsNails in reply to Kentucky5]

Please give him Our Best Wishes from the U.K. & hope he Gets Well Very Soon.

You keep Safe & Well too 🙏🏼

[Kendrew in reply to Kentucky5]

Wishing your husband a satisfactory and steady recovery, and peace of mind for yourself through knowing he's being well looked after.

[Frewen1 in reply to Kentucky5]

Echoing everyone else. All the very best to you both

[Maisiek]

Thank you so much for sharing: wishing your husband all the best x

[Pixix]

Thanks for sharing, very encouraging...and I hope your husband will improve quickly now & then come home. All the best, S x

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Wishing you both all the best for a full recovery.

[Koalajane]

All best wishes for a good recovery

[Suet3942]

ThAnks for sharing. Some good news.

[Jackoh]

Thanks for sharing. Wishing you both all the best for a full recovery.