Every year, when the hundreds and hundreds of people ride in the bike to the bay, it might seem like a lot of work preparing for it, and at the same time an amazing experiance; but the main purpose for the ride is to stop MS in it's tracks.
We're a ways off from a cure, but I'll be the first to say the research has benefited me ten fold. If it wasn't for all the awesome people raising money for MS we wouldn't have twelve treatments to slow down progression.
The almost 18 hundred shots I've given myself over the last thirteen years, I'll admit, is a pain in the butt (pun intended...), but when I had my first symptom over thirty years ago all I had was a lucky rabbit's foot (which incidentally, doesn't seem so lucky for the rabbit...) but without the treatments to slow it down, I would surely be a lot worse off today.
Not only do I have treatments available to me, but I also have resources to keep me informed of the latest and greatest strategies to live my best life possible. And I find it impossible to quit fighting this fight with so many people in my corner.
Above, you'll see Janet; an Ambassador for MS lifelines (representing Rebif), and is also living with MS. Rebif is the therapy I've been on for 13 years. Right now I attend monthly meetings, called "Chats", which are held by an MS nurse, who keeps us up to date with the latest advances, and give us strategies for living with the disease.
Craig happens to be the RN who conducts these particular meetings. Every time I go to one I always leave more knowledgeable and hopeful that I can have control of my future.
So, to all of my friends who have been there for me; I can't thank you enough for helping me live a life once thought impossible, and if we don't give up I have faith it will only get better:)
Have a great day!!
Christine:)
