Bulgaria, his only hope to slow multiple sclerosis
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Article posted April 19, 2010 at 7:09
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Vivianne White will fly to Bulgaria in early June. - Photo Jean Chevrette
Vivianne White is a push wheelchair. It loses some of its autonomy each week. It is guided by the hope that it will fly to Bulgaria in June. It will undergo an operation which, according to studies by Dr. Paolo Zamboni, could halt the progression of multiple sclerosis.
"Many are waiting to see if people are afraid to undergo this treatment. Me, I do not have time to wait. It's a bit the last chance I have, "she says.
full-time teacher, mother, Ms. White was, as many women, a "superwoman" when the diagnosis was in 2006.
"It was a few years I lived in symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis, but I always said that it was not that. I did not believe it, "recalls the 46 years of Joliette.
The disease has steadily increased since, even forcing him to abandon his passion, teaching.
"I went to the second stage, then every time there is an attack, I lose a little," she said.
Vivianne White has tried everything: drugs, therapies, yoga, naturopathy ... Nothing worked. But one story featured on CTV revived hope.
According to Dr. Paolo Zambini, multiple sclerosis is associated with malformation of the jugular veins and azygos. This prevents the blood circulate properly and efficiently drain the central nervous system. To correct the situation, the doctor offers angioplasty.
"Following the documentary, I wrote to hospitals in India, Bulgaria and Poland who agree to perform this intervention. It was Dr Grozdinski Toduka hospital was the first to answer me, "said Ms. White. Its operation
is scheduled for June 9 Her eldest daughter is at her side.
"I am under no illusions. I may have to continue to walk with a cane, but at least I'll walk. "
She does not fear for his safety or for the risks associated with treatment.
"Between fear and hope, hope is what wins. When you see your mobility and your self go, when you see the pain increase when you see your condition deteriorate, you wonder how long it is before you find yourself in a shelter, "says Does.
full-time teacher, mother, Ms. White was, as many women, a "superwoman" when the diagnosis was in 2006.
"It was a few years I lived in symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis, but I always said that it was not that. I did not believe it, "recalls the 46 years of Joliette.
The disease has steadily increased since, even forcing him to abandon his passion, teaching.
"I went to the second stage, then every time there is an attack, I lose a little," she said.
Vivianne White has tried everything: drugs, therapies, yoga, naturopathy ... Nothing worked. But one story featured on CTV revived hope.
According to Dr. Paolo Zambini, multiple sclerosis is associated with malformation of the jugular veins and azygos. This prevents the blood circulate properly and efficiently drain the central nervous system. To correct the situation, the doctor offers angioplasty.
"Following the documentary, I wrote to hospitals in India, Bulgaria and Poland who agree to perform this intervention. It was Dr Grozdinski Toduka hospital was the first to answer me, "said Ms. White. Its operation
is scheduled for June 9 Her eldest daughter is at her side.
"I am under no illusions. I may have to continue to walk with a cane, but at least I'll walk. "
She does not fear for his safety or for the risks associated with treatment.
"Between fear and hope, hope is what wins. When you see your mobility and your self go, when you see the pain increase when you see your condition deteriorate, you wonder how long it is before you find yourself in a shelter, "says Does.
Call generosity
Hope has a cost: $ 12 000 in his case. To help finance its operation, White filed Vivianne collection boxes in some shops and Joliette Rivière-des-Prairies, where she worked for many years. To contact: 450-750-0535.
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