Life changing
experience
In 1997 at the age of 24, my world as I knew it
changed.
I had been a relatively healthy individual up
until that autumn.
I had gained my Bachelor of Science degree in
Applied and Human Biology and was working as a pharmaceutical rep as well as
studying for a postgraduate diploma in law, with view to realising my dream of
being a barrister.
Almost overnight my symptoms appeared, my
fingers would become blue and white in the cold, as well as I had an
inexplicable tidal wave of tiredness engulfing me, along with my body literally
turning to stone and always cold.
I was given the diagnosis of Systemic Sclerosis
(Scleroderma) a chronic non-curable autoimmune condition and Raynaud’s
syndrome.
Along with a 15 month life expectancy and a
cocktail of immuno-toxic drugs.
And most devastating to me….. advised to give
up on my dream.
I changed medical professionals and spent the
next 7 years with my head in law books whilst taking the disease modifying
toxic medication, and working as a practising barrister, loving my job – living
my dream.
After stopping all cytotoxic drugs, I was
unable to continue with the physical demands of my job and so I returned to my
home town of Southport to be nearer my family and the sea.
I feel truly blessed to be under the care of
such an amazing medical team, who are astounded with my progress, which
encourages me even more to rewrite the medical prognosis for this diagnosis.
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