@Ireneb74 

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Ireneb74

PPMS update

So, we met with the main man.... not starting MS treatment as my lesions are currently stable. One of my current meds has been increased and I am being referred to a neuro psychologist. Next MRI will be in August. The thing I liked about today was the fact that he listened to me, he understood and explained things in a clear way. He explained why my thoughts/memory are struggling a little - the way he explained it just made sense. Having things explained in a clear way was exactly what I needed. Apparently I am normal!! Seeing my brain on a screen is amazing. He showed us the images from my last mri in comparison to my recent one. Seeing my lesions is strange but the visual aspect really helps me to understand. I will admit, today, I kind of hoped he would say "we got it wrong - you don't have PPMS". I told him that and explained that as I am not getting any treatment it's hard to accept that I actually have PPMS, I told him I hoped he would just say "we will get you more physio and be fine". Naive?? I know but for some reason I was clinging to that. He understood my thinking but again confirmed I definitely do have PPMS. He confirmed that as soon as new lesions start appearing I will go straight onto the good stuff, Ocrevus. He confirmed that currently is the only treatment available for PPMS. So - no treatment, meds increased, neuro psychology will start, next MRI is in August. Also signed up to what they call the Rowling Clinic where I will be kept up to date and maybe even involved in future trials. Let's see what happens next eh.......
@d1zzy

Hi Irene, I hope you are feeling ok with all that. It always feels to me that the annual appointment is the time for questions, reassurance, and hope that there will be something new - and I can never decide if no change is good or not! Like you, I am not eligible for Ocrevus either, and I also attend the Rowling clinic, and have benefitted from the trial that involves Frame Running. I hope you are ok. Let me know if you fancy joining us on the track at East Lothian?

@NeedMoreSleep

Congratulations @Ireneb74! I'm so happy you're MS appears stable :-). Time to break out the champagne because we all need a reason to enjoy a glass of something fizzy and fun.