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bmichaelh

(381 posts)
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 01:37 PM Aug 2021

My story about Regeneron

The governor of Florida is pushing Regeneron treatment instead of vaccination.

I have taken Regeneron but it was not that easy.

Currently, I have lymphoma and had a treatment called CAR-T.
Due to the nature of treatment, I had to wait for at least 3 months to be eligible for vaccinations.
Unfortunately, I developed COVID-19 before I was able to get my vaccinations.
It was a mild case where I had a fever and cough that I could not beat.
My doctor was able to get me Regeneron but had to get FDA approval first.
My situation was special because due to the cancer treatment my body was not producing antibodies to fight COVID-19.
The drug helped me beat the fever and cough.

Since then, I received my vaccinations.



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GPV

(72,377 posts)
1. I'm so sorry that you've been through so much. Thank you for shedding some light
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 01:43 PM
Aug 2021

on the Regeneron experience.

Scrivener7

(50,949 posts)
2. This drug should be for people like you. Not dumbasses who willfully put people like you in mortal
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 01:46 PM
Aug 2021

danger.

Meanwhile, lymphoma plus Covid! I am so sorry! I hope you are back to perfect health soon.

Fla Dem

(23,650 posts)
3. Gosh you've been through a lot. Thanks for sharing your story.
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 01:54 PM
Aug 2021

I hope the days ahead are healthier and brighter.

StarryNite

(9,443 posts)
4. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 01:56 PM
Aug 2021

I'm glad you were able to get it. And I'm glad that you are now vaccinated.

lark

(23,091 posts)
5. So glad this worked for you.
Tue Aug 17, 2021, 03:39 PM
Aug 2021

Unfortunately, it doesn't work for everyone and is owned by a huge rw'er which is why all the repug govs are pushing it really hard. Kemp in GA and Death Sentence are 2 I know for sure are doing this as a sub for vaccinations.

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