Thank You very much ru4cats for posting the link to Dr Vollmer's Ocrevus video.I decided to watch it today, and I'm convinced it was God sent.
I was dx. with MS later part of 2009 and started on Avonex thereafter. So I have been on Avonex weekly injections for 7years. This past July I went to see my Neuro for my regular follow-ups. He determined that I have progressed to SPMS. and recommended moving on to this new FDA approved drug Ocrevus. I was elated about quitting Injections.
So we started the process of blood works, insurance coverage and so on. I had an appointment for my first Infusion 8-30-2017. I arrived at the Infusion Center. Was prepd for the procedure, THEN the Urologist who was going to give me the Infusion informs me that my bloodwork showed active Hepatitis B.
I have never been dx. with Hep B. I have never had symptoms of Hep B. I have never had signs of Hep B. I was totally confused. What is going on?
Thanks to Dr Vollmer's Ocrevus video I think I have my answer today. A Risk of Serious effect. Apparently there is a chance(2) of having a serious health problem from using DMT - interferons-. Dr Vollmer said "Interferons have a higher safety profile with Hepatitis occuring with skin necrosis occuring". I have to document my case.
I'll call and talk to my Neuro tomorrow.
Again Thank you ru4cats.
I was dx. with MS later part of 2009 and started on Avonex thereafter. So I have been on Avonex weekly injections for 7years. This past July I went to see my Neuro for my regular follow-ups. He determined that I have progressed to SPMS. and recommended moving on to this new FDA approved drug Ocrevus. I was elated about quitting Injections.
So we started the process of blood works, insurance coverage and so on. I had an appointment for my first Infusion 8-30-2017. I arrived at the Infusion Center. Was prepd for the procedure, THEN the Urologist who was going to give me the Infusion informs me that my bloodwork showed active Hepatitis B.
I have never been dx. with Hep B. I have never had symptoms of Hep B. I have never had signs of Hep B. I was totally confused. What is going on?
Thanks to Dr Vollmer's Ocrevus video I think I have my answer today. A Risk of Serious effect. Apparently there is a chance(2) of having a serious health problem from using DMT - interferons-. Dr Vollmer said "Interferons have a higher safety profile with Hepatitis occuring with skin necrosis occuring". I have to document my case.
I'll call and talk to my Neuro tomorrow.
Again Thank you ru4cats.
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