I passed My Test!

[kwarendorf]

My CD 19 level was < 1! I'm told this is a good thing.

The test followed my 2 Rituxan infusions. I don't have to do anything until a follow up blood test in April! This is the longest Doc Free stretch of my MS career :-)

Not sure how I feel about not visiting the Day Spa until then? :-)

Kyle

[Lulu54]

You'll have to find another pay-for-use spa in your neighborhood and go enjoy some real pampering.  This is great news, Kyle.  Congrats on getting the free pass for six months.

[kwarendorf]

Your guess is as good as mine :-) It has to do with b-cells, t-cells and lymphocytes. All I know is that my doc is happy, so I'm happy :-)

Here is a page with some hideously detailed info...

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3784158/

[WeakButStrongInside]

What the heck is a CD-19 test used for?  How does it relate to MS?
Please explain:  This is a new one for me (or maybe I just forgot) - either way, I am clueless as to why a CD-19 test should be performed and also what the results of such a test reveal - and I'm intrigued.  Please explain what high test results and low test results of a CD-19 test might mean in terms of MS.  Thanks!

[PastorDan]

Congrats & best wishes.

[HVAC]

Great News.

Alex

[maxthecat43]

Happy to hear your good news Kyle!

[candy158]

LOL, you are to funny.  So glad that you are getting a break, you deserve it !!!

Cheers,
Candy