Switching to Kesimpta

[pballer76]

I have been on Ocrevus since it was approved. After 5 months it seems like the inflammation and fatigue is back.
I have refused to switch but I finally changed my mind. Looking forward to dosing at home and staying out of the infusion center.

I will be infused with Ocrevus one last time in August, then in 6 months it will Kesimpta.
I waited too long to start switch to Kesimpta.

Hopefully the change to Kesimpta will prevent the inflammation and fatigue from returning after the monthly shot.

[kelm10]

Pballer76,

Keep us up to date. I, too, waited to long, but, coming from Vumerity.

[cavan]

Hi Pballer, How did you do with change to Kesimpta? I have been on Ocrevus since January 2019. I have had so many infections and issues, just spoke to neurologist about switching to Kesimpta.

[annettyy]

I also switched to Kesimpta and feel much better. I've read a lot about its advantages and side effects and found the perfect medication for me.

[pballer76]

I finished the initial 3 shots in 3 weeks, 1 shot per week. Next week is 1st monthly shot. All shots are the same dose. So far I feel better but it hasn’t been long enough judge.

[pballer76]

Kesimpta is the easiest shot I’ve taken. Been on copaxone, avonex and rebif. This shot is a non event, no side effects for me. Comes in an easy to use Injector pen. Just a little pinch, no big deal.

[YouBeingMe]

Kesempta injection monthly seems my best option, when I started it I with the three weekly doses I was amazed at the results each week. Now that I’m taking them monthly I do not get near the same improvements, but seems to be scaled back quite a bit. I hate delaying til my monthly day and it’s weird to me that I get sooo excited to inject the Kesempta pen in my thigh each 19th of the month. If it wasn’t so dang expensive I could look at options lol. Stupid MS has changed my life SO much

[YouBeingMe]

I finished the initial 3 shots in 3 weeks, 1 shot per week. Next week is 1st monthly shot. All shots are the same dose. So far I feel better but it hasn’t been long enough judge.

Fingers crossed for you!

[pballer76]

It has been around 8 months on Kesimpta. My CBC labs were perfect. No low absolute lymphocytes counts.
However I have noticed an increase in rosacea flares since starting Kesimpta. It is almost like I’m a teenager.
Hopefully this is something that will pass or my dermatologist can figure something out.
The Kesimpta shot is so easy with no side effects I don’t want to stop until the BTK drugs are approved.

[KoKo]

Hey pballer!

It has been around 8 months on Kesimpta. My CBC labs were perfect. No low absolute lymphocytes counts.
However I have noticed an increase in rosacea flares since starting Kesimpta. It is almost like I’m a teenager.
Hopefully this is something that will pass or my dermatologist can figure something out.
The Kesimpta shot is so easy with no side effects I don’t want to stop until the BTK drugs are approved.

Thank you for stopping by to update us on your experience with Kesimpta.

Except for your rosacea issue, it looks like a very good report!

Hopefully the skin issue resolves, or the dermatologist can help.

Wishing you continued success with Kesiimpta.

Keep in touch pballer!