Happy Tuesday everyone! Sorry for the absence last week, but yay! We’re back with another interview! And today I’m chatting to Anu Dravid about her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) back when she was just 17 years old.

In this episode Anu talks us through her diagnosis, she discusses the various different MS treatments she has been on - including flying to the USA to receive Ocrevus infusions before it was funded here in NZ - what MS looks like on the day to day for her, and how being diagnosed has inspired her passion for studying physiology and pharmacology.

For more information about MS Auckland head to: msakl.org.nz 

If aHSCT is something you are considering for your MS, or you’re interested in learning more, check out Rachel’s interview episode (just a couple of scrolls back!)

** This episode is dedicated to the lovely Ingrid. ** 

Ingrid was the general manager of MS Auckland, was one of my biggest cheerleaders, and is who connected Anu and I together originally. She was really excited to hear Anu on the podcast and sadly passed away a week before this episode was released. I know she would’ve loved this interview, and I hope you do too. 

As always feel free to reach out on instagram, I’m @thatssochronic. I love hearing from you all and seeing where you’re listening to the podcast, so keep the shares coming! 

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