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Linda Elsegood: I'd like to introduce Ronnie from the United States who has multiple sclerosis. Welcome Ronnie.
Ronnie: Thank you.
Linda Elsegood: Could you tell me when you were diagnosed with that?
Ronnie: Um, 1989.
Linda Elsegood: And how old were you?
Ronnie: I was 32 years old. I was 35 years old.
Linda Elsegood: And what symptoms were you experiencing that led to the diagnosis?
Ronnie: Well, I was losing my balance when I was dancing, which was very unusual for me.
And. I was wearing three-inch heels and dancing and twirling around. And then I would feel dizzy. And all of my friends said that's ridiculous. All of us get dizzy, you know? And then I started wearing lower heels, and something was definitely wrong. So I went to the doctor, he said to a neurologist who asked me to walk a straight line and touch my nose and sat me down and told me I had them up.
Linda Elsegood: What impact that you have on your life and your family?
Ronnie: It was devastating. I had started a small business when I was 32 years old, and it was in its fledgeling stages. Then I was very much responsible for everything. And all of a sudden this like started to change everything in my life.
Linda Elsegood: What did the neurologist offer you when you were diagnosed? Say that again? What medication were you offered?
Ronnie: Nothing at that time, 1989, there was absolutely nothing. So they basically told you a story and sent you home to be miserable for the rest of your life.
Linda Elsegood: Does it sound too good to say? How did you hear about LDN?
Ronnie: Well, I, I heard about it about five or six years ago in an article in a health newsletter. And I contacted, um, dr. Myra Jerone, who was doing research on LDN and ms. In Milan, Italy. And, uh, luckily she was coming through New York City. To get to a conference. And I met with her, and I brought her copies of all my information, my medical history, a recent, um, MRI, things like that.
And she made a recommendation for me. And I was very lucky that my neurologist was willing to allow that and actually wrote the prescription for me.
Linda Elsegood: Well, sorry. Good. And did your own doctor mind?
Ronnie: No, my, my neurologist is wonderful. And while she does not recommend LDN to anyone, if she respects the fact that I did a lot of research and that I really wanted to take it.
And so she wrote the prescription for me, she will not. I suggested to anyone else under any circumstances. Right, but she will monitor me. Hold up. Very good.
Linda Elsegood: So did you have any initial side effects when you started LDN
Ronnie: actually decided that's where the wonderful part, the reason I'm taking it is, um, for the hope that it will stop the progression of my illness.
Um, I would say it has slowed the progression not stopped it, but the side effects from day one were no more physical fatigue and much more mental clarity,
Linda Elsegood: Does makes a big impact on your life. Doesn't it? It definitely does. And I say it's side effects because that was not the reason I'm taking it. But it turns out to be the most amazing benefit of tape.
Linda Elsegood: Well, so what symptoms do you have now Ronnie?
Ronnie: Well, I live in a wheelchair. , there's been a lot of damage to my body. I have no ability to stand or walk anymore. Um, My hands have been affected the strength of my hands, my agility, but my clarity is fine. Now it wasn't before I started taking LDN, but it is now, and I do not suffer from physical fatigue anymore.
Linda Elsegood: What would you say to other people who are contemplating trying LVM but maybe a bit scared to take the plunge?
Ronnie Um, I would use myself as an example and highly, highly recommend it. Um, the drug in this country and the United States. Um, I cannot get any kind of insurance coverage for us, but it's very inexpensive compared to any other drugs that you take cost about a dollar a day.
I think. And it's very easy to, um, to take either in a small capsule or a transdermal cream.
And I have experienced no negative side effects. Sorry. Okay.
Linda Elsegood: Is there anything else you'd like to add? Ronnie? No, thanks. So, okay. Well, thank you very much for sharing your story with us, Ronnie. I really do appreciate it.
Any questions or comments you may have, please contact us. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for joining us today. We really appreciated your company. Until next time, stay safe and keep well.