Case 1 - Can zoledronic acid cause a T-cell pro-inflammatory response, i.e. a cytokine release syndrome? Since having my first infusion, my MS has become active again.
Case 2 - I am a 35-year-old woman with RRMS on ocrelizumab (Ocrevus). I am considering starting a weight loss injection, Mounjaro, to help me lose weight alongside exercise and healthy eating. I wanted to ask if there were any known risks involved in these injections for MS patients.
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Prof G’s answer
In an ideal world, this patient would have her blood neurofilament level measured to help diagnose her symptoms……
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