Comments on: Treating MS Symptoms With Stem Cells

Promising Northwestern University Trial Uses Patient's Own Stem Cells To Treat Symptoms Of Multiple Sclerosis

[samantha6577]

I have been diagnosed with MS since December 2000. I have been on Tysabri for the past twenty six months. I have not had any relapses in that twenty six months. I think that is close as you come to a cure...I know it is never going away, but this works for me.

[luckyzmom]

My Mom is 73 and has had MS for about 15 years. She has taken some of the different kinds of meds that the Dr. gave her and found that her symptoms worsened and she began falling more. She has broken her hip 3 times in 9 months and is now in a wheelchair. She has been unable to walk now for about 7 years.She has now given up on all of the meds. I sure hope that there will someday be a cure for MS or something that can help to improve the quality of life for the poor people who have this disease. I wish that there was something to improve my Mom too, but at her age is she strong enough to go through with something like stem cell treatment? Please let me know if anyone has had experience with this who would be in the age group of my mother. Thanks and good luck to everyone who might be enduring this.

[luckyzmom]

My Mom is 73 and has had MS for about 15 years. She has taken some of the different kinds of meds that the Dr. gave her and found that her symptoms worsened and she began falling more. She had broken her hip 3 times in 9 months and is now in a wheelchair. I sure hope that there will someday be a cure for MS or something that can help to improve the quality of life for the poor people who have this disease. I wish that there was something to improve my Mom too, but at her age is she strong enough to go through with something like stem cell transplant? Please let me know if anyone has had experience with this who would be in the age group of my mother. Thanks and good luck to everyone who might try this.

[jsan3628]

I WAS DIAGNOSED IN 2005, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO RECEIVE MORE INFO ON THIS TREATMENT...PLEASE

[blcxtc]

My friend is 35 years old and he is diagnose with M S a couple of months now.He is now starting to loose his eye sight.When I was watching the show this morning all I could do is think about him and how wonderful it would be for him to get his life back.He gets depress alot and he feels like he is a burden.I would like to know is there could I have more infomation about the research and How could he sign up for the research?

[suer56]

I would like more information on this procedure. It really gives someone hope that there may be a way to get your life back.

[t102191]

I have had MS for 22 years. I have slow progressing, but have a limp in my right leg and very little muscle. I have constant fatique and I am on AVONEX. I tried getting to the website posted above, but was unsuccessful. Thank-you for the story, it was very informative.

[mldd2]

You may want to try a patented organic product that promotes the release of 25% to 30% more of your own stem cells naturally. I have had very good results, you can get more info at www.yesican.stemtechbiz.com very good video from the scientist on site.

[jerrylee13]

Thanks I will check it out. Jerry

[realworld6]

I have had MS since the early 80''s and my wife has had it since 1990. At 1st, there was no treatment, Then have been on Avonex then Rebif since late 90''s. This has slowed, though not eliminated the progression. Glad to see that Stem cell research was not completely eliminated during the Bush administration. This is excellent news!

[beader59]

Now the kooks will come out of the woodwork and start screaming about stem-cell research even though it is life changing.

[tina4822]

I was diagnosed in 1997. My condition is now secondary progressive. I would love more info on stem cell research.

[pjjb1]

I am a 49 year old woman who has taken stem cell treatments with out chemo with very very good results.
Brief History:
After being treated with Avonex and suffering near deadly side effects I took a holistic approch. In 2002 I began treatments with a doctor in Indianapolis, the treatments goals were in short to balance vitimins and hormones to regulate all systems in my body. Through a doctor in San Dieago on August 20th of 2008 I recieved my first stem cell treatment in Tijuana, Mexico. A following treatment on December 10th, 2008 with phenominal results. If anyone would like contact information for the doctors I have seen E-Mail [e-mail]

[jkckoala3]

Hi!
I am 50,I have MS. I found out in 2005 finally. I have pain all the time.burning in my legs,can''t stand very long or sit. So! I lay down a lot.and also spams in my legs and hands. I am very interested in the stem cell reserch. I have read about it.
I live in Hinkley ca. I would really LOVE to have my life back.I feel like I am a burden to my family.

[tammyann3]

My brother called me this morning with the news of the show. I pulled it up online and was very interested in this study. I have RRMS, officially diagnosed August 15, 2007. I am 34 years old, my first signs were when I was 27. I have had almost every symptom except loss of vision. The last time I was hospitalized they said I had a stroke, that was in May 2008. I suffered excruciating head pain until August 2008. I have already called the university and spoke to someone that took my name, phone number,and email address. I would love to get ME back. I pray that one day there will be a cure for this monster that they call MS!

[pauljoan211]

It''s about time, my former neurologist, now retired, mentioned this to me when I was first diagnosed nearly ten years ago and he said it was coming soon. I guess "soon" is a relative concept.
Now that we have rational intelligent thinking in Washington I hope this research can move forward at the pace that is needed.
Are there more trials like this one? How do I sign up?

[debbyet]

Thank you to Leah281 for providing the link to Dr. Burt''s study. Here is is again: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00273364

To the question of how the stem cells are harvested, all the procedures are done intravenously. No drilling into bone marrow at all. Thank you for watching The Early Show. I wish those you who are fighting MS the very best.......Debbye Turner Bell

[mjc1217]

I am very excited about the new research. I was diagnosised with MS in 1996. I have been on Avonex and the Rebiff drugs since then with some side effects. I am glad to hear the possibility of cure. I would like more information.

[leah281]

Here is a link to the clinical trial and information about participating in it.

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00273364

[c12568]

I too was diagnosed in 2005 with relapsing remitting MS. I live in Brandywine, MD. I would like more information on the stem cell research.

[u2r_loved]

Hi,
I''ve had MS for 11 years now. With each exacerbation, its shown up on an MRI. It''s great that you''re symptoms have disappeared. I''m interested in knowing what your most recent MRI would show?