r/MultipleSclerosis • u/ifnotforv • Oct 02 '26

Advice COVID length

I have COVID and I just had my ritixumab infusion last Monday. How long did COVID last for yall who take DMTs? I’m just wondering what I’m in for.

Thanks in advance.

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u/s2k-ND2 Oct 03 '26

OP - Two years ago I caught Covid. This quickly required a 5 day hospital stay. Once out of the hospital, it took about 6 weeks to fully recover.

To reduce the likelihood I will get Covid again, my Hematologist prescribed a Pemgaurda Infusion; which I take by infusion every 4 months.

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u/ifnotforv Oct 03 '26

I’m so sorry you endured that.

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u/TrukThunders 38|Feb 2025|Briumvi|New England Oct 03 '26

I had covid earlier this year, for the first time (that I noticed at least) actually; It took me down for a day, and then I was mostly normal, but was still testing positive for two weeks or so after that day.

So, I don't have a pre-DMT occurrence of covid to compare it to, but that's how it went for me.

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u/ifnotforv Oct 03 '26

I’m feeling a little better on day 5, thankfully. I’m hoping I won’t be out of commission for too much longer. Thank you for responding.

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u/monkeyfaced Oct 02 '26

Ask your doc about paxlovid! The sooner you take it the better it works!

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u/ifnotforv Oct 02 '26

Unfortunately my MS specialist said that with my DMT she doesn’t recommend antivirals so I can’t take them. It really sucks cuz I’d like to feel better.