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Lupus Patient Reborn After Experimental Treatment
12 Jun
Summary
- Katie was diagnosed with lupus at age 20 in 1993.
- Aggressive lupus threatened Katie's life, damaging organs.
- Experimental immune system reset treatment transformed her life.
Katie, who received a lupus diagnosis in 1993 at the age of 20, has experienced a remarkable transformation following an experimental treatment.
Initially, she managed the condition, even working as a fitness instructor, but kept steroids for flare-ups. In recent years, her lupus became aggressive, leading to hospitalizations and significant damage to her heart, lungs, and kidneys, bringing her close to requiring dialysis.
About a year and a half ago, Katie underwent an innovative treatment at University College London Hospitals designed to reset her immune system. This therapy creates an internal 'civil war' within the immune system, directing one part to combat the disease-causing elements.
Now, Katie describes feeling reborn, possessing the energy and zest for life she thought was lost. She reports feeling incredibly well, able to say 'yes to anything' and living like a normal person.
