Ive noticed a lot of people discussing pros and cons about the stem cell trials going on.
I just started tecfidera but was also accepted into a stem cell transplant trial in Texas. I live in ca and have four young kids. Because of prior low lymph count being on tecfidera may be temporary for me. I was told by the trial doctor that my window for having a true successful transplant is closing due to how quickly my disease is progressing and my edss score.
The thought about going through this procedure scares me, but the thought of missing this opportunity s areas me too! If I wait too long long and tecfidera doesn't work, I have no other options.
I'm still waiting to do the final consult with labs, MRI, ect. Which might eliminate me anyways, but I really don't know what to do.
I'm dealing with so many decisions right now, and I'm scared to make any at all! Please give me your opinion. I'm scared.
I just started tecfidera but was also accepted into a stem cell transplant trial in Texas. I live in ca and have four young kids. Because of prior low lymph count being on tecfidera may be temporary for me. I was told by the trial doctor that my window for having a true successful transplant is closing due to how quickly my disease is progressing and my edss score.
The thought about going through this procedure scares me, but the thought of missing this opportunity s areas me too! If I wait too long long and tecfidera doesn't work, I have no other options.
I'm still waiting to do the final consult with labs, MRI, ect. Which might eliminate me anyways, but I really don't know what to do.
I'm dealing with so many decisions right now, and I'm scared to make any at all! Please give me your opinion. I'm scared.
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