Hi. I was diagnosed with RRMS in Feb after a couple of mild relapses last year. I had (without realising it was MS) had a CiS 20 years ago. The Neurologist letter makes a lot more sense now!
I claimed on my Critical Illness policy with L&G last month and have just been approved. My policy meant I had to have current symptoms for at least 6 months. Unfortunately last year’s relapse left me with left hand sensory issues so that was a tick. I had an awful relapse in April which meant I had to buy a wheelchair and crutches but I responded well to 5 day steroids (no side effects). Hope to start Kesimpta in June.
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Hi there. Sorry to hear about your April relapse and hope it hasn’t left any significant problems. I’m not on Kesimpta but from everything I read it seems to be pretty effective. Hope all goes well for you
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I’m glad that your claim has been accepted. One less thing to worry about.
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I’ve put in my claim to Scottish widows and so far they have written to the consultant. I have had weakness in my right leg since my first ‘episode’ last April. So I’m hoping that’s enough for the claim to have a positive outcome. Have another for Aviva which I’ll follow up once I hear from Scottish widows. The forms are so lengthy so I’ve been putting that one off. Thankfully Scottish widows was just a conversation over the phone. I hope you get a positive result from your claim.
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I hope you get a speedy and positive outcome from both. I wrote to my consultant highlighting my current and persistent symptoms just in case she didn’t recognise me from the details. I was lucky, my consultant must have replied really quickly to the insurers. I know other people haven’t been so lucky.
Are you on treatment for your MS?
Yes. Definitely:-)) Thank you 
Thank you! Are you on any treatment?
Hi there. Yes I am: I’ve been on Avonex for 18-19 years
I had a call from Scottish Widows and my claim has been approved. Money will be transferred within 7 days. Now to tackle the next one
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I hope that you’re finding it keeps the symptoms in check 
That’s fab news! Best of luck for the next one