TREATMENT – LEMTRADA – THE DAY BEFORE

March 1, 2015

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

It feels like only yesterday that I was sharing about my journey with MS and the miraculous story that made it possible for me to begin the Lemtrada infusion to treat my MS (You can read the amazing story here). It’s hard to believe that after this crazy, emotional, miraculous journey, tomorrow is the day treatment begins!

I have to be at the clinic in Vancouver every day this week (March 2nd – March 6th 2015) from 7am – 5pm, where I’ll be receive the treatment by intravenous. 

Basically, the treatment will reset my immune system by binding to and depleting the immune cells that are currently attacking the myelin coating on the nerves in my brain and spinal cord. When my body regenerates new cells they are less active against the myelin, ultimately reducing my relapses and slowing the progression of the disease! Hallelujah! 

There are some pretty serious risks associated with this treatment, but when you have a disease without a cure, it’s worth the risk to potentially add years of healthy, active living to your life. I am so optimistic! 

So, for the next 5 days Clark and I will be hanging out at the clinic! We would appreciate your prayers more than you know! Here’s how you can pray specifically:

1. Pray the treatment works – there’s always risk that things won’t go exactly as they are supposed to, but we’re praying that everything works well and the results are better than the doctors expect!

2. Pray for minimal side effects – the side effects of the treatment are headaches, dizziness, rash, hives, itching, fever, chills, nausea, fatigue, but I’m hoping for very minimal side affects!

3. Pray for opportunities to encourage others – my goal is to try to use everything in my life for a greater purpose, so I’m believing that through this I’ll be able to encourage others!

Thanks for joining us on this journey! It means the world to know we have so much support!

20 thoughts on “TREATMENT – LEMTRADA – THE DAY BEFORE

  1. Reg & Louise McConnell

    My wife and I will be praying for Kim that the Lord will watch over
    You and no or very little side effects. Clark i helped Joe and done
    stats for DEHL hockey..

    God Bless

    Reg & Louise

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  2. Janice & Rick

    You are on our hearts and on our lips to our God who is always listening, always loving , always there. We know the Holy Spirit comforts and sustains…we pray for his continued outpouring.
    And all of this…For His Glory!
    XO

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  3. Dave and Betty Downing

    Dear Kim – Please know that we will be praying for you and for your wonderful husband, Clark. We will look forward to hearing of your renewed health, and continued strengthening – as well, for a victorious testimony of God’s continued blessing on your lives as you together seek His will….

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  4. Jim & Nancy Somerville

    Hey Kim & Clark!

    We’ve been praying for you both. We’ll be especially praying each day this week. You’re an inspiration to many!

    “Make it work, Lord!!!

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  5. Joan McMillan

    Praying for all three of your requests. Kim, you won’t know until eternity how many lives you are touching with your testimony. Expecting to hear about excellent results. Thank you Jesus.

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  6. Caron

    we are friends of Heather and have two beautiful girls aged 6 &8 who,love to pray with us. We will be praying for you. The prayers of children are precious and powerful.God will give you all the strength you need. Praying for peace and healing in Jesus name

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