Author: Rachel
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Premera Approved My Medication, Kesimpta!
I have fantastic news. It feels like a miracle, Premera changed its policy and no longer requires the trial and failure of Ocrevus before Kesimpta, so my medication has been approved! I should be able to get it set up and delivered before my October dose is due. We aren’t sure if I had anything…
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Thriving Over Surviving Podcast, Fear of the Unknown
I recently decided to be featured on a podcast, Thriving Over Surviving, with Edie Sohigian. She is a Multiple Sclerosis warrior herself and she finds other warriors to share how their core values impact their story. What I love about her podcast is it allows a platform for people to share honestly, but also has…
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My Annual MRI 2023 and 1 Year on Kesimpta
It’s that time of year again, I had my annual MRI. I always hate MRI day, but it also seems to keep getting easier and easier the more I do it. This year they actually let me do my MRI in the newer fancier machines. I thought they were going to offer to put on…
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6 Months on Kesimpta
It is hard to believe I have been on Kesimpta for 6 months already (technically a bit longer than 6 months, more like 8, since I am delayed at posting this blog). So far everything is going really well. I rotate my legs for my monthly shots. I tried my stomach once because a lot…
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About Kesimpta and Helpful Tips
I know that there are people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) starting to find my blog and are curious about my experience with Kesimpta. This blog is going to be more informative for those who have MS and are considering starting Kesimtpa. One of the most helpful things in my own journey has been to join…
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Starting My New Treatment, Kesimpta
I started my new disease-modifying therapy, Kesimpta, in August. I have been doing my best to learn all about it and I am sure there is still plenty to learn and understand. I have also been trying to learn all the tips and tricks to make sure I have minimal side effects. About Ocrevus and…
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My Annual MS MRI Update
My annual MRI was this past week and I will get to the results in a minute. First, I want to start this post off by thanking those who let me pray for them during my MRI. If you saw my story I asked to be flooded with prayer requests because it is the best…
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Why I Eat Healthy and Lost Weight for My MS
I debated for a long time whether or not to share this, but as it turns out, I am super proud and excited about my hard work. Last year, after seeing a picture of myself on my birthday, I was so disappointed with my weight. I decided it was time to start working on my…
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My MS Moment
Unfortunately, I will never forget the day the neurologist told me that I have Multiple Sclerosis. My heart sank. I felt like I let Mitchell down and I truly felt like my life was over. I now know that it is not and I have since witnessed two loved ones actually lose their lives to…
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One Year Without You, Lindsay.
One year. My heart feels so heavy. I miss you. I want you here. I can’t tell you how many times this past year I desperately wanted and NEEDED to text you and talk to you. If your messages didn’t go directly to Chris, I might have just sent it anyway, even knowing there would…