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    Off the Meds! (inc lots of pics)

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    • Posts: 241 Member
      Congratulations, this is a very inspiring story!
    • Posts: 12,032 Member
      Fantastic! Love all the photos you included :)
    • Posts: 16
      Congratulations!!! You look beautiful & even better, your health has improved so much! Just wonderful! Great job!
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      Day 4 in a lapse of sanity I decided to snack on a homemade butter cookie..

      So for the last 4 hours I have been in ED with a swollen throat..
      Dose of steriods and I'm right to go home.. Neuro confirmed it's nothing to do with MS or the coming off my drugs.. Pure allergic reaction
    • Posts: 3,646 Member
      This is the best success story. The weight loss gif at the end was an especially awesome touch. :)
    • Posts: 1,245 Member
      Wow! Congrats!

      I'm on a similar journey but Connective Tissue Disease/Lupus. The mid level med I was allergic to and couldn't take...the next step was Chemotherapy and that wouldn't make side effect that were worse. I decided to start eating better and lose weight and see if that helps. I haven't gone back to the Rheumatologist but my wrists do not hurt anymore and my ankles hurt less so I think I am getting better. :smiley:
    • Posts: 71 Member
      GREAT STORY!! Very inspiring. I have been on this trip myself with a chronic illness called idiopathic intracranial hypertension. I only hope to be as successful as you this year!!
    • Posts: 2,447 Member
      Thank you so much for sharing. I've had a close friend and sister in law diagnosed with MS within the past year. I, myself, was tested as I had super severe carpal tunnel by the age of 26 with symptoms that were atypical of carpal. No lesions on my MRI, but I had 2 great aunts that had MS too so the doctors are "keeping an eye on me." They basically ask me about any numbness in hands or feet or vision issues EVERY time I'm in.

      You are right, the differences in the MRI's is a very powerful image. I'm going to share your post with my friend and in-law. Both are in the obese category and could use the encouragement.
    • Posts: 579 Member
      Wow honey! You've had faith, worked hard and it's wonderful to hear that it's paid off in such an enormous way. <3
    • Posts: 1
      This is beyond amazing and inspiring! Congratulations to you!
    • Posts: 444 Member
      As others have said, this brought tears to my eyes too. I'm so happy for you.
    • Posts: 57 Member
      What an amazing transformation! You've done a fantastic job. Congratulations on all of your hard work.
    • Posts: 382 Member
      Wow! your awesome! great job!
    • Posts: 4 Member
      I love your story! Thank you for sharing. I have MS as well and am off disease modification therapy. I am also on a weight loss journey and you inspire me. I will continue to rally for you. Yay!!!
    • Posts: 15 Member
      So amazing! I hope your stories inspires others!
    • Posts: 5,178 Member
      Congratulations, amazing changes to your body. Please please please stay in touch with the neurologist, even if you have extended periods with no symptoms.
    • Posts: 132 Member
      WOW! The most AMAZING and inspiring success story ever. The medical changes with your health and how you fought through it, that is the best part of your story.
    • Posts: 102 Member
      aggelikik wrote: »
      Congratulations, amazing changes to your body. Please please please stay in touch with the neurologist, even if you have extended periods with no symptoms.

      Thanx again everyone for the encourage and support.

      Today is 3 weeks without the meds.. its been an interesting 3 weeks.
      but I'm feeling good about my decision to stop the meds.

      I went into the Neuro office yesterday (for my parents to donate blood to MS Research on genetic trace-ability) and they were all so happy with how well i was doing.

      I am booked for another MRI in September to see if a few months without the meds shows any different results.


      I've also lost another 2.5kg (5.5lb) since stopping the meds... (the scales dropped quite quickly about 2 weeks after stopping) - and i can see the difference in my belly.

      I bought some new tops yesterday - size 8 (US size 4) - i just need to buy some new jeans and I'll get you all some more pics!!


      Thanx again for being there for me!!



      Allie


    • Posts: 236 Member
      What an inspiration! You look fantastic. May you remain med free for ever xxx
    • Posts: 17,456 Member
      Dude!

      You're awesome!
    • Posts: 67 Member
      Wow, you are my hero. I stafted at about the same weight and want to get to the same place.

      Although I don't have MS, i can feel the obesity diseases snapping at my toes and know this is one of my last chances to sort myself out.

      Thank you for posting this, it helps so much.

      You look just amazing
    • Posts: 26 Member
      Wow! Your journey to better your health and battle MS through changing your lifestyle is so inspiring! You look amazing and your face is beaming. Thank you for sharing and please keep us updated!
    • Posts: 9,611 Member
      Wow you're incredible. Way to go
    • Posts: 44 Member
      Incredible...just wow!
    • Posts: 454 Member
      Thanks for the inspiration
    • Posts: 204 Member
      Thank you for sharing. You are truly an inspiration!
    • Posts: 172 Member
      Stunning accomplishment - what a fantastic story. Many congratulations and here is to your continued success.
    • Posts: 102 Member
      Today I'm 4 weeks off the Meds.. They should now be fully out of my system.

      I'm feeling great.. and even got back on the treadmill today!

      I was really hungry yesterday.. so I snacked a little more than I should have..
      but still managed a 100gm loss (i know its not much.. but every down is not an up)

      Hope you are all doing well.. and feel free to ask any questions.


      Allie
    • Posts: 3
      Thanks for sharing your inspirational journey! You're 10 types of wonderful :-)
    • Posts: 1,494 Member
      This is one of the few times I'm almost speechless. What an inspiration. Your story is awesome!

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