Stem Cell
I am not sure if I have emailed in the past privatley or not. I am london based, and I have put my name forward to the one neuro in the uk that I know is doing research into stem cell treatment. There are probably more diong research that I have not found yet. From all I have read from worldwide sources and from talking to my exellent neuro in an mnd clinic, it is not a viable treatment YET...I dont think it will be long in coming though .PLEASE HURRY. I for one am willing to give it a try, WHEN a reputable source does it. Not a website charging thousands to go to an obscure place.
Even though my mother does not suffer from ALS, she has congestive heart failure, and diabetes. She is 72 years old. After being hospitalized with viral pnenomia last month and being on a ventillator and feeding tube, her prognosis did not look good. However, the other day, she sent an article to me. It was very interesting. It was an article about a woman who lives not far from her home in Southern, CA. The woman in the article suffered from Multiple Sclerosis. After having an adult stem cell treatment in Costa Rica, she was given a new lease on life. Before treatment, she suffered from fatigue, blurred vision, control problems. That was life with MS. The disease became so chronic and unbearable that she could no longer work. She was only 36 years old. She had already tried many things: acupuncture, yoga and diet. Then she stumbled upon an adult stem cell procedure only available overseas. She talked to other MS patients who said they had great success after being treated at The Institute for Cellular Medicine in San Jose, Costa Rica. Not wanting to wait for FDA approval in the U.S., she made a life-changing trip to Costa Rica. For 80 days, she received 8 injections of adult stem cells extracted from donated unbilical cords and two intravenous injections of stem cells taken from her own fatty tissue. She also did physical therapy 4 times a week. By the end of her stay, her balance and strength dramatically improved, her bladder issues were gone and sensation had begun to return in her hands and feet. She said the institute was immaculate and equipped with the latest medical technology that would rival any large U.S. health care facility. After the treatment, she said improvement of her health was astonishing. The treatment was not cheap but it was worth every dime.
Now, my mother wants me to research the Costa Rican institute. She wants stem cell therapy for her diabetes. I am eager to find out if this medical facility can do anything to help her. Before my mother became so ill, I made statements such as the ones seen on the ALS website: for example, no treatments in third world countries, etc., etc. However, at this point, stem cell therapy is a long way off in the U.S. Too much red tape and too much politics! People need treatment and people are looking for cures. If the treatment can be safely rendered in a country such as Costa Rica, I would give my eye tooth to get treatment for my mother. I am an educated woman. I have a BSc. in Speech Pathology and Audiology, and a Clear, valid teaching credential in Special Education Rehabilitation and School Psychology. Perhaps we are grasping at straws but I'm going to reach as high as I can to grab one of those straws if it means a cure or a better quality of life for my mother.