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About Redqueen

Redqueen started this conversation
Jul 31, 2008

I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis September 25 2007.  Since then I've been readmitted to the hospital 4 times.  I'm a newly wed, I just got married June 10 2006.  I have a 17 year old son, that I raised on my own.

I've always been independent.  I even asked my husband to move to Canada (he's american),so I could provide for us while he waited for his Permanent Resident Visa.

Now....

I can't work.  He can't work yet.  I'm getting worse so quickly.  We really need financial help.  I have a website with more information.  http://www.traceykennedy.com/.

Due to the MS and where my lesions are located, I have severe depression, and I have to fight everyday, just to get out of bed, everything seems so darn hopefuless right now. I used to go out every night.

Now I can barely make it to the bathroom without pissing myself.  Please Help.

I'm afraid.  I'm worried about my son's future, and if they will both have to go on without me.  Because I might end up in a home if we don't get some money to provide for us.  Anything would help, I know people are generous, so I am greatful for that.  Thankyou.

Donate Please anything will help

 

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Redqueen
Aug 7, 2008

There are options for Multiple Sclerosis treatments.  Most that are offered right now, slow the process of the illness.  I'm looking for a cure. Not a slow down........... A Cure.  Unfortunately most of the new treatments arent being given yet in Canada. Even though we have the highest number of MS people in the world here.    Hamilton Ontario Canada has an amasing Hospital, MacMaster.

Many of the hospitals seem to be running clinical trials right now like it's going out of style.  Which makes me think someone might be close to a cure.    Not to sound like  Conspiricy theory..... but it's like they are trying to get  thier money while they still can. 

China is doing amasing work with stem cell research right now.  Treatment there is expensive, but the hospitals are supposed to be amasing and some of the most modern in the world.

And  well I don't know how many of you have had the pleasure of staying in an Ontario Hospital lately.....but......

Those Nurses are so over worked, there always seems to be some crazy patient who requires constant attention, and seems only happy when going up and down the hall ways.  I personally had to wait 20 minutes to get help to the wash room.  By then it was too late.  So any self esteme I had.... ran down my legs and onto my  bed.

I want a cure, and think they are close......... That does give me hope.  It's just a matter of making it until then.....  And with help I can.  We all can.

 

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Redqueen
Aug 7, 2008

Hello everyone.  I woke up this morning and actually did some yoga.  This is cause for big celebration.  I'm always happy to have a good day!

I have Multiple Sclerosis, as I've said before, and I take a drug called Rebif,its a shot I give to myself Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

At first it really scared me, I made my husband do it, I hate shots!!!!! But one day we were arguing and I wouldn't go and tell him it was time fore My shot so I did it myself.   And have been doing it ever since.

I don't use the autoinjuctor, I find that the meds go in to fast that way.

It's alright, the drug can burn a little.  I guess the changed to formulation lately, because it used to feel like a burning bee sting, and I'ld swell up for a week.

I'm trying to celebrate the good days.  I might even go  grocery shopping with my hubby........ ya I know..... What a party  animal I am...hahaha.

 Take care all

Hope you get everything you want

Blessed Be

 

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