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Preparing for MRI Trip:  June 8th

Preparing for MRI Trip: June 8th

I’ve spent the last month stressing, thinking, wondering who might be able to take me to the city for my yearly MRI yesterday. Luckily a week ago a kind friend offered to take me (I almost cried in relief). She had a few errands herself so it was a win-win. It’s a 2.5...

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February 25:  8+ Transplant

February 25: 8+ Transplant

I had another night of drama with these night sweats. I think they are trying to UNHINGE me. If only I had a 'cap' to fire one in the butt of that 'night sweat commander'....! That familiar crashing headache, intense bladder pain and a larger than usual fatigue was...

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February 24th:  +7 Transplant

February 24th: +7 Transplant

I had another night of unexpected sweats (gah, again!), constant disruptions, etc. I guess I have to get used to the idea them coming and going at whim. I realized that eight years ago today I was admitted to the ER and later hospitalized as a result of my MS. I...

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February 22/23:  +5/+6 Transplant

February 22/23: +5/+6 Transplant

I have combined these days to catch up. Tuesday was largely uneventful with the exception that it was ‘22022022’. It took Fernie pointing that out for me to rise out of my dazed state to recognize the symbolism. Cool. I had a bit of a break in the intensity of all my...

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4 Comments

  1. Janet B

    Jenny when do you go?

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    • Jenny Angus

      Hi Janet, I leave Jan 30th.

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  2. Bernadette

    Hi Jenny, i live in Germany and the neuros tell me I am too old for HSCT st 54 and my MS is too far gone.. The German MS society is also useless. So is My husband.
    How did you manage to get to Mexico
    All the best, Bernadette

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    • Jenny Angus

      Hi Bernadette, So sorry to hear of your situ. I think the first step is to contact Clinica Ruiz and begin the process to see if it’s something you want to pursue. It’s your choice and your life. When you decide, then next step is to figure out how to pay for it, and then physically get there. Here’s a link to an article I wrote on my decision making process. I hope you find relief. Kindest regards, Jenny

      https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/hsct-decision

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