Anyone Tried Monoclonal Antibody Treatment?

@repl, I had the monoclonal antibody treatment the first time I contracted COVID-19 and it did provide relief within a few days for me. The second time I contracted COVID I wasn't eligible for the treatment because it had been too long (more than 10 days) after noticing my first symptoms. The second time I had a really mild case and it didn't really even feel bad. I haven't read the UCSF study but Mayo Clinic has a Q and A on the topic here:

"Monoclonal antibody therapies are laboratory-produced proteins that serve as temporary immunity against COVID-19. The antibodies bind to SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and prevent it from attaching to human cells."
-- Mayo Clinic Q and A: COVID-19 treatment options
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-covid-19-treatment-options/

It has been my understanding that this is used for active Covid only, similar to how Paxlovid is used.
As far as I know they have not found either effective for long Covid.

So far long Covid treatments are targeting symptoms with limited success.
My personal experience has been conventional treatment for my symptoms is worthless.

Hi John,
Thank you for your response.

It sounds like you got the monoclonal antibodies for acute infection, which helped. And possibly helped with your future infections as well…

I’d be super interested to know of anyone who has had monoclonal antibodies after having long COVID? Not acute infection.

The study I linked to discussed how these patients had LC and were given monoclonal antibody therapy with remission after few days of treatment. I think this is really promising!

So just wondering if anyone out there has heard of someone taking monoclonal therapy for LC?

And it’s good to hear from someone who has had it done too!

Did you have any side effects from it?

Best,
REPL

I didn’t have any side effects to that I can remember. I did have the Paxlovid treatment for the second time I had COVID and it worked also but it took a week before I felt better.

I had a monoclonal antibody infusion (Pemgarda) last week. I got it because I am immune compromised (kidney transplant recipient) and therefore qualified for this emergency authorization medication to prevent Covid. I have not previously seen the case study you cited, or heard about MCA as treatment for long Covid.
My LC journey started about a year ago. Main symptoms are sleep disruption, body aches, abdominal pain, fatigue, headaches, chills, nausea.... Like most people, my diagnosis came after my docs ruled out many other things. By December I was much improved, but then I got Covid again, and all of my LC symptoms returned.
Wouldn't it be great if my Pemgarda infusion cured my LC! I will keep you posted.

Very interesting that the MCA worked better than Paxlovid. And no side effects!

Thank you for sharing this!

Hi klehker!
Thanks for sharing your experience!

I’m SUPER interested to know how MCA goes for you! When did you last get Covid?
How many MCA sessions will you be getting?

You mentioned getting MCA treatment last week, have you noticed any changes?

I’d love to know how your journey goes! Please keep me posted 😁

Hi, would you mind giving an update about your long COVID and getting Pemgarda. I would love to hear about it. Thanks

My Long Covid symptoms continue their long slow improvement. Very very slow, but it's better than nothing. I did not notice any change in my Long Covid symptoms after I got Pemgarda, I'm sorry to say. On the other hand, I also haven't gotten Covid again, so that's a plus. I'm hoping to get another Pemgarda infusion in mid-September, as that's when they think immunity wanes, but haven't gotten my doc to order it yet. Thanks for checking in!

Thank you!