Ebola Concerns While on Immunosuppressants?

[NatyAZ]

Is anyone else concerned about Ebola while on immunosuppressant's to treat MS? I was diagnosed with MS about a month ago (although my doc says I have probably had it for about 10 years) and am about to start Tecfidera for treatment. I know the purpose of treatment is to suppress the immune system so it stops attacking the nervous system. Now, with the growing cases of Ebola, and hearing the possibility that it will become much worse - I am wondering if it's the best idea to start my MS treatment right now? Maybe I should keep my immune system strong right now?

Anyone else concerned about this? I don't want to be paranoid, but I don't want to regret this later.

Thanks,

Natalie

[ElliotB]

Frankly, at this point, you should be more concerned with not catching a cold or the flu.

[BadKittyCat]

I have thought about it to. Unfortunately, the best defence against Ebola is to NOT GET IT as it is deadly regardless of your health. Therefore, I concluded for myself to take the meds (I just switched to Tefidera) as I will feel better with less relapses and more able to keep away!

[NatyAZ]

Thank you for your responses. I guess the idea of suppressing my immune system freaks me out, it just seems so unnatural. Hopefully we can all stay healthy this cold/flu season!

[ElliotB]

" I guess the idea of suppressing my immune system freaks me out"

I felt the same way which is why I chose Copaxone which does not suppress the immune system.

[Kronk]

" I guess the idea of suppressing my immune system freaks me out"
I felt the same way which is why I chose Copaxone which does not suppress the immune system.

Agreed!