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James MS
Добавлен 13 июн 2018
AHSCT stem cell therapy - 4 months later
Hi guys, sorry about the delay in posting an update, I have been enjoying my freedom back in Ireland!
It's been over 4 months since I completed the stem cell therapy for multiple sclerosis. The treatment itself was tough at times but manageable because I am young and relatively fit apart from having MS.
If any of you guys are interested in undergoing stem cell therapy I would advise doing it sooner rather than later for two reasons. Firstly, in my experience, I found that being young and fit (relatively) helped me get through the treatment. Many other people have difficulty as they are older and much sicker unfortunately. Secondly, undergoing the treatment why you still have as much abili...
It's been over 4 months since I completed the stem cell therapy for multiple sclerosis. The treatment itself was tough at times but manageable because I am young and relatively fit apart from having MS.
If any of you guys are interested in undergoing stem cell therapy I would advise doing it sooner rather than later for two reasons. Firstly, in my experience, I found that being young and fit (relatively) helped me get through the treatment. Many other people have difficulty as they are older and much sicker unfortunately. Secondly, undergoing the treatment why you still have as much abili...
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Day 17 since I was admitted for AHSCT - MS recovery
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Hi everyone, in this video I am recovering strong since I got my cyclophosphamide and ATG. Those drugs are very strong and it takes a number of days to get over the effects of them. but thankfully in this video I was doing very well. I have started the rehabilitation process getting my steps up and just starting to move my legs again. is it is important to note that I always had the ability to ...
Day 12. 3 Days after stem cell transplant... AHSCT for MS
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In this post I was feeling fairly week and it was just 3 days since I got my stem cells reintroduced into my body. If you have any questions or comments please leave them below and I will try to answer them without delay :) #ms #multiplesclerosis #stemcelltherapy #ahsct
Day 11. Since the start of AHSCT treatment - MS
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Day 11. Since the start of AHSCT treatment - MS
Day 9. Stem cell infusion - AHSCT for MS
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#ms #multiplesclerosis #stemcelltherapy #Ahsct
Day 7 - finished chemo and ATG
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Hi everyone, in this video I was feeling poorly so apologies if you can't make out what I was saying very well. In the days following haven't finished the chemotherapy and ATG I found myself getting weaker and weaker. In fact I wasn't able to take videos I was so sick so I'm sorry I wasn't able to give a full account at this phase of the treatment. But what I can say is that once you finish the...
Day 5. Starting ATG - AHSCT for MS
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#ms #multiplesclerosis #stemcelltherapy #Ahsct
Day 4. 2nd dose of chemo -.AHSCT for MS
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#ms #multiplesclerosis #stemcelltherapy #Ahsct
Day 3. 1st dose of chemotherapy - AHSCT for MS
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hi everyone in this video I had just started the chemo therapy as part of the stem cell transplant stage. I was quite sleepy it was a real reaction I'm sorry if I repeat it myself but at least you can see what it really feels like in real time while you're getting chemotherapy. thanks for the comments on glass video and if you have any questions please feel free ask below. also thank you very m...
Day 1. AHSCT for MS | Hospital check in - pre-chemotherapy
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I've checked into the hospital for my 1-month long stem cell transplantation as part of my AHSCT treatment to slow down or improve my MS progression and symptoms. in this video I've just woke up for my first sleep. I feel a little bit nervous and anxious of what is to come. But overall I feel positive and have gratitude to be undergoing this treatment. to be completely honest I feel like I don'...
AHSCT - Pre-chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation | T-10 days
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I have completed a shave or dye fundraiser for MS Ireland in advance of undergoing the chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation stage. I'm feeling very positive as always. keeping up my physical fitness has helped me recover cover from the stem cell harvest in September/October, and most importantly it has helped with keeping my mental health in a fit state. I'm going through this process and...
Stem cell therapy update - harvest pre-testing
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Hi everyone, This is my latest update on my journey through stem cell therapy. I am currently going through all the protests such as blood test heart and kidney etc. if you have any specific questions about the that you think I might be able to help with please feel free to comment below! Kind regards, James.
AHSCT - Stem cell therapy - start confirmed!
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In this video I confirm I have been approved for stem cell therapy 👏😄 I will continue to keep you all informed as best I can. If you have any questions or would like me to comment on any specific part of the treatment please leave a comment below 👍 #MS #RRMS #AHSCT #SPMS
First post! Stem Cell Therapy - Progressive MS
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First post! Stem Cell Therapy - Progressive MS
James - RRMS / secondary progressive update
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James - RRMS / secondary progressive update
Pre - famypra drug walking test (ms walking drug)
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Pre - famypra drug walking test (ms walking drug)
Lastest MRI review & plans for January 2019
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Lastest MRI review & plans for January 2019
#7 Bexarotene trail - Day 15 update - improvements
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#7 Bexarotene trail - Day 15 update - improvements
#6 Bexarotene trail - walking test - day 9 of trail
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#6 Bexarotene trail - walking test - day 9 of trail
#5 bexarotene trial - first week of trial complete!
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#5 bexarotene trial - first week of trial complete!
#4 Bexarotene Trial for MS - side effects
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#4 Bexarotene Trial for MS - side effects
#3 Bexarotene Trial for MS - first dose
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#3 Bexarotene Trial for MS - first dose
#2 Bexarotene Trial for MS - trial starts! Exciting times
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#2 Bexarotene Trial for MS - trial starts! Exciting times
How are you today?
I've been offered this drug. I know that it can improve speed slightly but does in also improve the distance that you can walk? I'm lucky to be able to walk 100 metres these days. I'm not concerned about speed for that distance but I'd love to walk further.
Thanks and stay strong, very handy info. Any updates?
James great work doing this video. I have also sec progressive. It increases my walking speed by 30% .however I get more fatigued and my balance is terrible.
Stay Positive Brother! Your courage is amazing and it really is inspiring.
Thants so annoying it hasnt worked too well for you . I'm about to start farmpyra .. nervous about side effects
Hi, James how have you been ? No videos since 6 months ? I hope you're alright, prayers all the way from India 🇮🇳
Hi James. How are you doing?
Hey James, just checking to see how you are doing?
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Thank you for sharing your journey! It is helpful and appreciated!
Thank you James for the feedback I hope you MRI will be good and hope you will get improvement with time 🙏 take care men and keep your positive attitude 🤞🤞
Hey James, good to see you keeping positive. Sorry to hear it hasn't had an immediate effect but fingers crossed there maybe some positive changes to come. Be interesting to know off any changes on your MRI too 👍🤞 Totally agree with you that it's good to talk with others. Hopefully will get to meet some in the very near future. I've always called my right leg a twat lol. I tell people I'm just taking it for a walk, only problem now is I've got 2 off them 😂. Not giving up though 👍👍👍
Great to hear from you Simon! Glad to hear you're keeping positive. This morning I heard something really interesting on the radio about being adaptive and staying positive. In the interview, they spoke about how people commonly understand that "only the strong survive" and "survival of the fittest", but the speaker went on to say how these statements are untrue, really it's the more adaptable a person is the more likely they will survive and even thrive. It really struck a chord with me because I know lots of people who are "disabled" by their mindset rather than their actual physical ability. In short, keep doing what you're doing and stay positive mate!
Hi James. How are you feeling now?
Hi James I'm keeping well thanks for your message I just posted an AHSCT update l video! Hope all is well with you too
how you doing?
Hello James happy new year to you :) how you are feeling now after 1 month ?
Hello Wael! I feel fully recovered from the AHSCT treatment but my MS symptoms as before. Which is probably not a bad outcome because the goal is to stop my Ms getting worse.
Hey James, great to see you on the up. I really do have my fingers crossed for you 🤞🤞🤞 Sorry not been in touch, not been great myself and also busy trying to Xmas. Will you be in hospital for Christmas mate?
Hi Simon good to hear from you always. Sorry I'm late replying to you I have been busy over the Christmas period 😅 I'm doing well now I have fully recovered from the aftermath of the treatment thankfully. However my symptoms from multiple sclerosis persist. I'm hoping they will stay this way forever and don't get worse! Sorry to hear you have not been feeling well I hope things have settled for you now
Happy you are feeling better
Thanks Wael!
Glad to hear you’re doing well. Enjoy the takeaways. James
Thanks James, all going well thankfully and coming to the end of the treatment. Heading home in the next week hopefully 🙏
Glad it went well, please update us
Was wondering what had happened to ya! Good drills 🙌🏻
Hi Kin! I'm nearly ready to come home! Doing really well. Very stiff from lying down though 🙄
Keep going James. Can’t be easy being isolated but will all be worth it in the end.
Rlly hoping this works for ya
Stay strong. Each day that passes is a day closer to getting home.
Thanks James I'm counting down the hours.
Wish you Good luck 🙏 Stay strong
You're hopefully gonna do well out of this long term
Rooting for ya. Grateful for updates. Stay strong
James I’ve been following your videos for a while and have to say thanks so much for sharing your progress with us. You’re not alone and I think you can be sure the rest of us here at home are rooting for you 👍
You're an absolute legend mate. Keep strong and keep fighting.
Hope it all goes well.
Thanks Donna, so far so good
_When you’re going through hell - keep going._
Hi James. Well done with the fundraiser and good luck with the next stage in London. James
Thank you for the update 👋🏻
Update please
Hello thanks for your comment 😃 this trying has finished now. I was placed on the placebo. Apparently many of the other. Participants in this trial suffered many side effects. I believe there was some evidence of remylination. But I did not feel any of the improvements or side effects as I was on the placebo.
@@jamesms8351 Thank you for replying! Why’d you ditch Ocrevus..?
@@KinEllKokabel I found that I was still deteriorating even while on ocervus. Just finishing a stem cell harvest now 🙏
@@jamesms8351 The big guns. How you feeling so far?
@@KinEllKokabel the gloves have come off! 😄 I'm okay so far...it's just the harvest so it's not supposed to be tough. The transplant is in Nov 😄
Hello mate, I could hear the emotion in your voice. Your a top bloke, keep strong 💪 If you was nearer I would off visit you. I'm having a nightmare with my trial at the moment, meant to be having blood tests but no one seems to have a clue so may have to stop 😔 Ever want to chat mate give us a shout 🙂
Hi Simon sorry to hear about the difficult time you're having with the trial 🤒 I'm doing well. I'm lucky to be having this treatment. Keeping in contact with friends and family helps a lot. Thanks for your message mate 👍👌 it's great to have people like you offering support especially since you know what it feels like
I have my fingers crossed for you mate. If I ever do get the chance to do the stem cell treatment I'd jump at it 👍🙂
Hi James. Really glad to hear that you’ve made it here to London and that the treatment has started. I’m looking forward to watching some positive updates in the coming weeks. James
Hi James, thanks for the message 👍 I will be giving updates weekly once I get the time. Hope as I well with you. Fingers crossed 🤞🙂
Good luck James. Brilliant news.
Thanks James! Appreciate the well wishes 😃
That is fantastic news mate. I wish you all the best and fingers crossed it works 🙂🙂🙂🙂
Thanks Simon fingers crossed is right 🤞 I'll keep posting here so you'll see the updates!
Will definitely keep an eye out on how it's going. Very interested 🙂
Hey James, sorry you've been struggling but so pleased you should be starting the stem cell therapy. Like you I've been struggling for a whole and sadly they confirmed progress to SPMS earlier this year. I'm hoping to start the MS-STAT2 trial soon, got screening on 9tg August. Keep well and safe mate 🙂
Hi Simon, great to hear from you. Sorry to hear that mate. I'm SPMS too, maybe borderline RRMS on a good day. It's a tough fight but hope is all we have sometimes so it will have to do! Best of luck in MS-STAT2 trial. Is that in Cambridge again?
Not Cambridge this time, it's actually part off the London University hospital but they are going to Norfolk and Norwich hospital to widen the next stage
@@simoncandler9127 fair play, that takes some effort from you to take part, especially since the burden of MS is getting heavier. Kudos 👌
Hello James! I’m having the exact same experience. Im trying out Fampridine. Without fampridine: walked 1.74 km on 26 min, at an avg. speed of 3.9 km/h while with fampridine: walked 1.70 km on 21 min, at an avg. speed of 4.6 km/h. Problems with gait started at aprox. 1km with fampridine vrs. 700 m without. Whats your opinion?
Hi I loffys, I think that you should keep on fampridine while are you feel like it is helping. It's not a disease modifying drug so you can come it without your condition (so think) so it's worth trying out later on in the year if still helps you or not. That's what I think!
Hello James, that's great news you've had some benefit no matter how small. Couldn't believe it when you said your only 32, that's such rubbish for you mate. The main thing is your a fighter mate so don't ever let that drop. Are you still managing to work mate? I'm still working but had to reduce my hours, still not stopping though lol Keep fighting mate 💪👍🙂
Hey Simon! Yeah I'm 32, bit of an upset for me alright. For some of my life goals and plans I've had to slow down and for other plans I've had to speed up! Adapt and overcome! Mind over matter 😄 totally, a win is a win so I'd recommend to anyone to at least try Fampyra. I'm working from home full-time because of the virus. I hope when the virus goes eventually go I will still be able to work from home a few days per week 🤞 I'll never give up! Too much to do yet 😄 we'll be here when we are grey and old. Hopefully we'll have some real good news by then 😅
Hey James how you doing mate? Did you get to try the O juice yet? I'm having an MRI on Friday, been stopped taking the tec as it seems like it is no longer working. Will be having a talk with neuro in next few weeks to see what is best and if I've progressed. Keep safe mate, speak soon 🙂
Hi Simon so sorry about about the late reply I just figured out my password to my RUclips account!! Anyways yes I have started Ocrevus and I am taking my second infusion this month. To be honest I found is not very good because I have progressed significantly in the last 6-months... I spoke with my consultant and he told me that it is the only medication that is suitable for my situation now 😏 I told him I would continue with the second dose but if it doesn't seem to work after another six months I won't continue it. Hope all is well with you and your family Simon take care!
Hi James.
Hey James I am roughly your age and just wanted to share this. I've tried tecfidera, tysabri and betaseron with no success. Gilenya seems to be the only drug that has given me success and a better quality of life (worth discussing with your neurologist). I have the trial pack for 1month of fampyra. Should I even bother with it? Does it make you feel different? thanks
Hi Kim young thank you for your message so sorry about the late reply I did not remember my RUclips password until now :( anyways I'm sure you know whether or not fampyra works at this stage but I will be uploading a video shortly about my experience with it I've started taking again. Take care thanks for your advice on Gilenya. Appreciated.
Hey James, long time mate. So sorry to hear your having a rough time mate. I've recently had a bad relapse and just finished a steroid treatment. I was losing all feeling from waist down but luckily steroids seem to have worked. Now gotta see if the tec is still working and also waiting for a sooner appointment at addenbrookes. Good luck on the O juice mate, really look forward to seeing how you get on with and hope you get great benefits from it. Keep strong and keep fighting mate 🙂
Hello Simon absolutely fantastic to hear from you. Seems like we're both having our fair share of difficulties...:/ Ms is no fun at all. I start the new medication on Friday so I will definitely report back here to let you all know what it is like. I have been hearing very good reports on Ocrevus! Thanks mate! If there's any new clinical trials let me know 😀👍
I will follow your Bexarotene trial as I have ms too. I live in Dorset and have had rrms since 1992. I am 7 years past menopause and walking has become difficult over the last twp years or so. I read about the bexarotene trial recently, but as I'm not on any DMD's, I've decided to do my own trial with bex. Great success to you! And me too.
Man.. you are doing better than most people with MS. Stay blessed!
Sorry to hear about your job. I've got about the same level of walking, maybe a little worse with a limp. Looking forward to seeing how the Famypra works for you.
Hello James,how are you?I greet you
I’m so sorry about your job. I don’t know what is your job about but please, don’t take any decision while heartbroken. Give it some time! Just FYI, I started Ocrevus yesterday! No reactions whatsoever. Good luck with Fampyra!!!!!
I feel your pain mate. Keep strong and keep fighting as we will always live in hope of a cure. I fear having to give up my job as its what we do. It gives us a reason to keep going. Always here if you ever wanna chat mate :-)