Hello again! I think I’ll keep this post short and sweet because I yet again have nothing new to report. What a blessing! My last MRI was unchanged from previous years and my few symptoms remain the same.
While this treatment has been a lifesaver for me, it isn’t for everyone and I can’t stress enough how I wish this treatment was a first line of defense against this monster of a disease. I underwent HSCT 2 years after my diagnosis with very minimal symptoms in hopes that progression would stop where it was. I was absolutely devastated to learn last October that the only other woman getting the treatment with me in Mexico, Stacey, had passed away as a result of a brutal battle with MS. At the time of treatment, her disease had already progressed to the point of needing help with mobility and she was the first person I saw with my own eyes struggle with spasticity. She had such a big hope that she would be cured and that damage done by her Multiple Sclerosis would be reversed. Sadly that wasn’t the case for her and my heart breaks for her beautiful young family she had. I feel blessed to have met her and witnessed her beauty and kindness and humor firsthand.
If you or someone you know has been newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (or even if it has been years), please dont hesitate to reach out. I can only share my own experience but there are many communities online to connect with other people seeking out this treatment and those who have already gone through it. You’re not alone!
Until next year, adios!
Adios, MS! 