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JC Virus and Ocrevus

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Fountain, CO

Is anyone on ocrevus with JC virus? I am super scared of pml. I just got diagnosed with MS in December and this is a hard choice for me to make.

February 9, 2022
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Good morning! Just wanted to reach out and send some good thoughts your way. I'm on Gilenya and no JC virus, so I can't help you on that front but I know there are a lot of people on here that are on Ocrevus - hopefully you will get some answers from them.
My oldest daughter (same age as you) lives in Fountain - all of our family just spent the week of Thanksgiving there. Such a small world. Are you originally from there? Army? I'm from Oak Creek (20 miles from Steamboat).
Sad that you were just diagnosed, but better to know early and get on the right track with your health and wellness! The best road for me has been cleaning up my diet, exercise and DMT from the start. I hope you find what works for you. Please reach out to me if you have other questions or just need to vent 🧡 this is still new to me after 3 years, but I definitely feel better equipped to handle everything. Hope you have a great day!

Nikki

February 11, 2022
MyMSTeam

The JC virus is linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) and can cause a dangerous brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) if the immune system is compromised. Ocrevus (Ocrelizumab) is an immunomodulator used to treat MS by reducing CD20-positive B cells. While the context does not specifically Show Full Answer

The JC virus is linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) and can cause a dangerous brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) if the immune system is compromised. Ocrevus (Ocrelizumab) is an immunomodulator used to treat MS by reducing CD20-positive B cells. While the context does not specifically mention Ocrevus in relation to the JC virus, it is important to monitor for JC virus antibodies when taking immune-suppressing medications for MS. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice.

July 28, 2024

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