Thank you..

Hi Ptree,

Thanks for your support:) I really just feel lucky to be alive, considering how hard it's been. I'm 23 now, and the prospect of getting well and having a normal life are what keep me going. I have contacted organizations for MCS, but unfortunately, in Quebec, where I live, we have practically no resources. There are clinics in three other provinces, but they are far away and very expensive. There are 40 000 people in my province with MCS, and they are probably all struggling like me. I have 2 that I communicate with, and we try to support each other as best we can.

The hardest part is that I couldn't even see a doctor if I wanted to- I get to ill in the hospital. Ironic, eh? I used to force myself to go, but they never understand the magnitude of what I live with- and I never talk about all my symptoms anyway. I've had to make peace with the fact that I have to take care of myself, no matter how acute the symptoms are.

The sad part is that I spend 90% of my time recovering from my reactions, which leaves me in a state of constant deficiency. Every time I have to go out, get food, see my naturopath, take the bus- whatever- I am putting myself and my immune system in peril. It's that simple.

Anyhow, thank you again...I will simply keep moving forward as best I can...and I'm going to write a book one day!

Sincerely, Terry. Tweet