KRISTIN C.
Kristin C. has taken KESIMPTA® and has been compensated for her time.
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MY EXPERIENCE
Hi, my name is Kristin, and I’m a single mom from California. I was diagnosed with RMS back in 2003 when I was just 19 years old, and I’ve been on KESIMPTA since September 2020. When I’m not working at my real estate job or following my son’s sports events, I love to stay active. I’m training my dog Rocky to be a service dog, and that takes a lot of time and patience.
Life Changes
My RMS diagnosis shifted my perspective. When I was diagnosed, I was only 19 years old and studying to become an ER doctor. In that moment I lost sight of my future and goals. While my friends were out having fun, I just couldn’t focus on being a normal teenager in college because I had to be extra mindful of my health. There was a constant thought in the back of my mind that I would be in a wheelchair by the time I was 40. This fear only motivated me to pursue a new dream job in LA. I quit school and never looked back! |
Feeling Hopeful
At first, I was really scared. I was a single mom and didn’t know how I could be there for my son while dealing with relapse after relapse. But when my doctor showed me the clinical trial results of KESIMPTA, I felt hopeful. I did not know what my future looked like before but right now, it’s looking pretty good. |
Switching Treatment
Treatment type mattered a lot to me. Taking a daily pill to treat my RMS felt like a reminder every single day that I was dealing with a chronic disease. Now that I take KESIMPTA once a month,* I find that I’m not thinking about my treatment every day. |
The Little Things
My goal is to simply be present. My RMS is unpredictable, so I’m never sure how I’ll feel from one day to the next. I just want to wake up each day with a happy mindset, and be there for my son and my dog. It’s the little things that mean the most sometimes. |
Taking Control
My favorite saying is “Where there is a will, there is a way.” I’m sharing my story so that other people with RMS will take control of their paths, too. I believe there is so much potential for people with RMS, so I want to encourage them to take action. Positive change can come from just one simple conversation or change. |
*Once monthly after 3 weekly starter doses.
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Walt is an engineer who is new to RMS but not so new to being a dad. See how he keeps up with his active lifestyle and his son.
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MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; RMS, relapsing multiple sclerosis.
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