HSCT Mexico

I am David Fleming, a 46 year old firefighter from Wishaw,Scotland.

2021 - noticed my foot dragging during fitness test at work.

2021-2023 - went through a series of medical tests. (MRI's, lumbar puncture)

January 2023- diagnosed with MS.

Since initial symptoms can personally feel my disability getting worse. Currently EDSS (Expanded Disability Status Scale)of 3.5.

This has increased over last few years, although at this stage it isn't noticeable.

Hence, the reason for choosing to go for HSCT, in Mexico.

I want to take every opportunity to prevent Disability getting worse.

I don't have relapses, so I don't have RRMS (the most common type of MS).

It's is either PPMS or SPMS, both steadily progressive types. (Although I have not been officially diagnosed with sub type yet)

There is little the NHS can offer to combat this type of MS & I refuse to just wait on my condition getting worse.

HSCT (Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation) - Taking stem cells from you- giving you chemotherapy-then giving your stem cells back.

NHS Dr's & specialists would argue that this is unsuitable treatment for Progressive MS ( which I undoubtedly have).

There is evidence & I have spoken to people that have received HSCT, with progressive MS, that have had positive results.

Despite this I am realistic that having this treatment may:

- improve Disability

- halt Disability

- make Disability worse

- make no difference.

What I refuse to do is do nothing.

So I'm swallowing my pride, by starting a GoFundMe page.

I don't like asking people for a anything.

Thanks in advance for any donations.