Switching MS Medications: Gilenya to Ocrevus

I’m on Ocrevus and happy with it (vs painful weekly Copaxone injections) . MRIs scans appear clear so far so I remain hopeful it will continue to keep progression at bay. No Side effects except some minor itchiness during infusion.

I’ve been on ocrevus since diagnosis and it has worked really well for me so far. It’s nice to only have to go in for meds 2x/yr. When I first started it was a little rough, felt way more fatigued than usual and got some weird sensory symptoms (I still experience normal ms-related fatigue but it’s not nearly as severe). These symptoms passed eventually when my body adjusted though and it’s been pretty uneventful ever since (which is a massive blessing!)

👍I have felt that way with the Ocrevus. Especially when I first started it.

I just had my first full dose of Ocrevus in November. So far I have not had any progression, but I do seem to feel kind of “sick”more often than not lately. I get mild fevers/chills/aches from time to time and also have cold symptoms more often than I would like. Not sure if it’s because the Ocrevus is suppressing my immune system or what. But I think I’d rather feel blah than have my MS progress. For reference, I started on Copaxone, than after about a year I switched to Tecfidera. Was on that for many years and then switched to Ocrevus in 2020

The MS is still progressing, Ocrevus is keeping it sequester is my hope

I am also on Ocrevus. I love it. Feel much better since I have been on it.

Twice a year

Ocrevus is 6 hours of infusion time, I haven't had any issues.

All I've tried is Ocrevus. After 5 years of thinking I had a knee problem, was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis 4 years ago.

So I’m on tecfidera and debated switching as well — I’m honestly not sure because I feel like it’s a lifestyle difference to go from pills to infusions. Dm me we can chat!