Well my neuro finally has an issue with my .32 absolute lymphocyte count.
He is retesting and ordered a MRI. (possible new leg symptoms/increased foot drop)
I have been on Tecfidera for 3 years, this is the lowest it has ever been.
He says its a problem that it is under .5
So while I am waiting for the new blood work and MRI to come back, he is going to contact my MS specialist about the low count to see if he has an issue with it.
My neuro mentioned Lemtrada as a new med if I have new lesions on the MRI.
He also mentioned ocrelizumab when it is approved.
The part about Lemtrada possibly only requiring two courses of infusions gets my attention but the long list of side effects and years of monthly blood/urine tests does too.
Every MRI i've had on Tecfidera has not had any change. Tec has worked for me and I do not have any side effects besides the occasional (no pattern) flushing.
An added plus for Tecfidera is the psoriasis on my hands and feet has almost completely disappeared.
Does anyone else know what their neuro's low lymphocyte count number is?
He is retesting and ordered a MRI. (possible new leg symptoms/increased foot drop)
I have been on Tecfidera for 3 years, this is the lowest it has ever been.
He says its a problem that it is under .5
So while I am waiting for the new blood work and MRI to come back, he is going to contact my MS specialist about the low count to see if he has an issue with it.
My neuro mentioned Lemtrada as a new med if I have new lesions on the MRI.
He also mentioned ocrelizumab when it is approved.
The part about Lemtrada possibly only requiring two courses of infusions gets my attention but the long list of side effects and years of monthly blood/urine tests does too.
Every MRI i've had on Tecfidera has not had any change. Tec has worked for me and I do not have any side effects besides the occasional (no pattern) flushing.
An added plus for Tecfidera is the psoriasis on my hands and feet has almost completely disappeared.
Does anyone else know what their neuro's low lymphocyte count number is?
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