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Thanks so much Hope and Pray everyone is doing well, God Bless...

April 14, 2021
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Members shared their experiences and advice around getting COVID vaccines while on MS medications like Extavia, Aubagio, Ocrevus, and others,... Read more

Members shared their experiences and advice around getting COVID vaccines while on MS medications like Extavia, Aubagio, Ocrevus, and others, with most neurologists recommending vaccination. Several members reported mild side effects like a sore arm, fatigue, and low-grade fever after Pfizer, Moderna, or AstraZeneca shots, with symptoms typically resolving within a day or two. A recurring theme was that the decision is personal, but checking with your neurologist is key, and the MS Society websites were suggested as helpful resources for medication-specific guidance.

A MyMSTeam Member

Good message NancySouthworth we should all rely on God's power as it helps us all the time.

April 30, 2021
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member Nether Pfizer nor Moderna have aluminum in their ingredients.

April 14, 2021
A MyMSTeam Member

I had COVID in May of 2020! I was fortunate to have a mild case, even though I have multiple other health issues over and above MS. I got the J&J this past Wednesday. Again, I had a mild reaction, headache, cold chills, sweats, and tiredness. I respect anyone's choice not to get the vaccine! I, too, trust my God to protect me! It was my choice, and I am glad I made the choice I did!

April 30, 2021
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member, not sure if you have seen my posts but it seemed to work for me. I was advised to eat a banana before getting my 2nd Pfizer shot and it helps calm the side effects which are supposedly worse after shot #2.

April 15, 2021
A MyMSTeam Member

I’m on Infusions and Dr wanted me to have COVID-19 vaccination before next infusion. Had Phizer 2nd injection 2 weeks ago...sore arm was only side effect.

April 14, 2021

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