The listeria diet

In my time waiting for Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) treatment, I've been part of a very useful Facebook group with members who have had, or are having, or are thinking about having Lemtrada. It's a great place to get support and advice about a drug which has many possible side-effects and treatment regimens that differ wildly from… Continue reading The listeria diet

Checking in: three months after Lemtrada round one

The peonies in my garden are flowering for the first time since I planted them three years ago, so there's no doubt summer is almost here. The last three months since Lemtrada have passed in a blur, and I can't quite believe we're more than halfway through May. It feels like a good time to… Continue reading Checking in: three months after Lemtrada round one

101 Ways to be Happy #3: a day on the South Bank

Today is the three month anniversary of my discharge from hospital following my Lemtrada treatment. Since it was decided that I would have Lemtrada, a year and a few years ago, I've been on a special anti-listeria diet. It's been a challenge - no chilled ready-to-eat food, no unwashed salad or fruit, no cured meat… Continue reading 101 Ways to be Happy #3: a day on the South Bank