Happy 2nd Birthday to me š„³ The Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant was done February 17, 2022 @hsctmexico (Clinica Ruiz, Monterrey). It was the single worst medical treatment Iāve gone through in my life (31 days). But itās over š„µ
HSCT is not to be feared though, MS is the greater beast.
Nine months later I went on to have mesenchymal stem cell therapy in my spine @hopebio_org (Hope Biosciences, Sugar Land, TX). Very painful, but excellent results.
The subsequent months and now two years of recovery have been insanely difficult, yet have brought very unexpected miracles to my body. My day to day is full of long standing disability struggles, but itās black and white better from before. I am holding strong with my improvements. However, I am on a monthly drug (Ofatamumab) to try to control the little relapses that like to torture me.
True to Fernieās words, I learned to ārunā again. (OK only for brief moments š¤£). But stillā¦.š¤©
I donāt feel like my body is trying to kill me anymore. Not driving for 8 years, and now I canā¦..crazy awesome. I canāt say Iāve got my life back (at all), but Iāve found a little corner in life that Iām trying to blossom. Horses š š
Iām forever indebted to the many people, with so much love, who donated to help me get HSCT; thank you ā„ļø. I love you.
Iām doing my best, whatever that is. If thereās an opportunity that I can reach, I grab it and LIVE BIG. Most importantly, if you love someone, say it. You never know what will happen tomorrow šø
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ID: there are over 60 different photos that document the ups and downs of the last two years. The moments where I could get into the outdoors, were always at the help of friends. Iām so grateful for you.
Incredible Jenny – your courage, perseverance and incredibly positive attitude is so admirable. I’m thrilled to see the great results of this difficult journey!!! Run, Jenny, Run!!