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First off, 10 months in — that's no small thing. Navigating chronic GVHD at 20 takes real strength, and it makes complete sense to want to connect with others on the same medication.

Since axatilimab is relatively new, shared patient experiences are still building up. Based on what's been reported so far, the known side Show Full Answer

First off, 10 months in — that's no small thing. Navigating chronic GVHD at 20 takes real strength, and it makes complete sense to want to connect with others on the same medication.

Since axatilimab is relatively new, shared patient experiences are still building up. Based on what's been reported so far, the known side effects include:

- Infections
- Muscle and joint pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Fever
- Nausea Managing these side effects really comes down to open communication with your care team. If any of these feel unmanageable or are getting worse, let them know right away — they can adjust your treatment plan.

It's also worth noting that axatilimab continues until side effects become too severe or GVHD symptoms return, so tracking how you feel between infusions can be really helpful data to share with your doctor.

Other myGVHDteam members taking Niktimvo may have shared their own experiences in the community discussions — that could be a great place to find people in a similar situation to yours.

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