New Year, New Prescription

As the new year is upon us, it's time for me to re-up my prescription,payment for the Gilenya. Somewhat unbeknownst to me. I didn't think about it. So I wasn't prepared for them to tell them they couldn't send out another shipment because my Co-Payment, as a part of the GILENYA Co‐pay Program, had expired. So here I am, trying to get that taken care of and hopes to do so before too long. Since, if I miss two weeks I have to start over. Or something like that. 

Walk MS 2018 - Tallahassee

Laissez Les Bon Temp Rouler - Let The Good Times Roll

This year's theme was my tribute to Mardis Gras season. We were able to get Best Team Tent this year. I got the chance to walk with #BabyBoyMcNear who's 9 months old. 
#TeamTasha #OnMyNerves  

 

And we're back...

I'm over in the corner, minding my business. There are multiple people in here receiving infusions, etc. It's good that they have curtains for privacy. And televisions throughout. 

Walk MS 2017 - Hamilton, NJ

Since I'm working in Jersey now, I figured I'd participate in the walk up here as all. I was solo but it was still fun. 
 #TeamTasha #OnMyNerves  

Walk MS 2017 - Tallahassee

This year's theme: Superfriends Fighting Against MS The team, once again, rallied together in support. And we won big! Best Team Tent. High Roller. Best Team Shirt! Oh and yes, I'm 6 months pregnant. #TeamTasha #OnMyNerves  

Well, I'm pregnant

Is that good or bad? It's a great thing, to bring a life into the world. But how does MS and the medication effect the pregnancy. "They say" the cure to MS is pregnancy. That women, while pregnant have less MS symptoms. They may relapse harder, 3 months postpartum but for those 9 months, they're good. That's what they say. It's the medication that the issue.

This is because Gilenya may harm the unborn baby if used during pregnancy. If you use Gilenya during pregnancy, your child could be at higher risk of birth defects, in particular those affecting the heart, kidneys, bones and muscles. You must use effective contraception while taking Gilenya

I had a visit with Maternal Fetal Medicine at Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell. I've also started seeing the Obstetrician at Lawrence OB & Associates to see my through this pregnancy. We'll begin doing genetics tests and have the conversations necessary. But, we're having a baby! 

Eyes...Check