valleysangel92
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Hi everyone
I've been on vedolizumab infusions for around 4 years with great success, but recently we were really concerned I'd have to stop treatment because my veins are so badly damaged from years of IVs. We were also concerned about me having trouble getting to appointments due to the current situation with covid (I'm not allowed on public transport).
In June this year, my team told me about exciting new vedolizumab injections that they were going to be offering some patients at my hospital. In August, they told me I was going to be the first to get them!
The injections are the same medication as the infusions, just a different dose, and are subcutaneous so can be self administered. I have now had 4 injections, they are every 2 weeks and my first one was 8 weeks after my last infusion. I'm pleased to report they are less painful than an IV and of course avoid the risk of being in a hospital at the moment. I've also noticed my symptoms have improved because I'm not crashing every 7 weeks like I was on the infusions.
The injections are now being rolled out UK wide and will hopefully be available in the wider world in the near future .
I've been on vedolizumab infusions for around 4 years with great success, but recently we were really concerned I'd have to stop treatment because my veins are so badly damaged from years of IVs. We were also concerned about me having trouble getting to appointments due to the current situation with covid (I'm not allowed on public transport).
In June this year, my team told me about exciting new vedolizumab injections that they were going to be offering some patients at my hospital. In August, they told me I was going to be the first to get them!
The injections are the same medication as the infusions, just a different dose, and are subcutaneous so can be self administered. I have now had 4 injections, they are every 2 weeks and my first one was 8 weeks after my last infusion. I'm pleased to report they are less painful than an IV and of course avoid the risk of being in a hospital at the moment. I've also noticed my symptoms have improved because I'm not crashing every 7 weeks like I was on the infusions.
The injections are now being rolled out UK wide and will hopefully be available in the wider world in the near future .