MS Story II

Because people have been asking us…

…here’s the continued story from My Story of MS and the CCSVI Treatment.  Much has happened since and decisions made.

Heidi, myself and our daughter Tanya will be flying to Los Cabos, Mexico, on August 7 where I will begin thorough testing and treatment on the following day, August 8, 8:30am, at the Clinic of the Heart.  MRI’s and Doppler Ultrasounds will be taken to see if there are veins that have thinned or blocked in my neck area.  It has been discovered that most MS patients have this newly discovered disease, now known as CCSVI, which causes many of our MS symptoms.

On my first day, a team including a radiologist, neurologist and a vascular surgeon will work together to study my results and then take immediate measures to resolve them.  On August 9,  I will return to the clinic where I will most likely receive an angioplasty for the thinned or blocked veins in my neck.

I have had MS most all of my adult life, around 30 years.  I don’t know what it feels like to be healthy.  I have lived with excessive pain, overwhelming fatigue and now a growing, serious cognitive issue. I don’t know what it will feel like but all of now thousands of MS patients that have had this treatment claim to feel much better.  Some that had been wheelchair bound for several years were walking two days after the procedure.

Friends and family have already provided our flights and accommodation. What’s remaining is the cost at the clinic, which is $9,500, funds which we do not have.  Many of our friends have told us they want to help financially.  We are most appreciative of any gift that you can give.  If you would choose to do that, you can connect with Heidi at heidipeters@telus.net.

We would  love for everyone to stay informed and current about what’s happening.  This blog has begun updating daily and will continue throughout the treatment.  You will know the results moments after the procedure and the days following.