#122: Living with MS in South Africa. Insights from Advocate & MSSA Vice-Chair Christelle Taute

#122: Living with MS in South Africa. Insights from Advocate & MSSA Vice-Chair Christelle Taute

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I speak with Christelle Taute, Vice-Chair and Treasurer of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Africa (MSSA). Christelle shares her personal MS journey spanning over two decades, including her experience with a stem cell transplant, how she built resilience, and her passionate advocacy work in South Africa.

💚 Whether you're newly diagnosed, living with MS for years, or supporting someone with MS, Christelle's story offers hope, honesty, and practical insight.

👉 Full blog post with transcript:
https://ms-perspektive.com/122-christelle-taute

🔑 Topics covered
  • Christelle's MS diagnosis story and early challenges

  • Choosing (and delaying) treatment in the South African system

  • Undergoing aHSCT in 2015: how, why, and what changed

  • How gratitude and structure help her navigate daily symptoms

  • Her advocacy work with MSSA and participation in the May 50K

  • Thoughts on what needs to change in MS care in the future

  • Her wishes, goals, and advice to her younger self

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See you soon and try to make the best out of your life,
Nele

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