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Windham, ME

Stem Cell surgery con's? I'm only finding pros, feedback?

October 26, 2015
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A MyMSTeam Member

I actually spoke with them today and they are checking with my ins. If Select Health were wise, and this treatment does what it says, they would recoup the price in meds and nuerolgy appt's in less than a year. We'll see what they comeback with? P

October 27, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

There are currently 2 types of stem cell procedures, HSCT and Adipose. Only Adipose is available in the USA and continues to be very controversial because it does not include chemo therapy, and can cost $20,000.00 or more. HSCT can cost up to $50,000.00 just for the procedure, plus any travel and lodging expenses. From what I have seen and read so far, neither procedure has been proven to actually cure MS because they are both relatively new and not enough data is available. I have not seen any information that they can reverse the damage from PPMS, so even if they were free, I would be very leery of either procedure. Facebook and Google searches are filled with groups discussing the pros and cons of both procedures.

There are members here that have had it done and reported successes. Type stem cell therapy, or HSCT, or Adipose into the search box and you will probably find more information. @A MyMSTeam Member

October 28, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

Google the Stem Cell Institute in Panama! Lot's of helpful information and videos.

April 4, 2016
A MyMSTeam Member

Put down half of a good down payment on a house? Get a new Honda Fit, maybe @A MyMSTeam Member?? I'm just guessing and kidding, of course...

October 28, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

You no what we can do with 20.000

October 28, 2015

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