Following the diagnosis, Stewart went to Dalhousie
Multiple Sclerosis Research Unit at the Halifax university, where she enrolled in a clinical drug trial and has received support and treatment.
Stewart has a "relapsing-remitting" form of the disease, where she suffers episodes and then bounces back.
"Sometimes, you don’t bounce back all the way," said Stewart, who looks vibrant and healthy. "I haven’t had that misfortune yet.