Comments on: Treating MS Symptoms With Stem Cells

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

[holder133487]

i don''t have MS but i do have a spinal cord injury. ANY advances in stem cell research is good news to me. one day parkinsons, alzheimers, ALS, MS, CP, and spinal cord injury will be a thing or the past, just like polio is. that day is coming, especiallyy with the Obama administration.

[bigsk8fan]

too bad george w bush tried to stop medical science from curing diseases like ms, diabetes, etc.

[simone0011]

We are also very interested in stem cell research. My husband was diagnosed with MS in 2004. I would be estatic if he could feel normal again and no longer suffer with MS related symptoms. Please let us know about any future studies that become available

[dirob2]

I wrote down a lot of good information just all the comments from people like myself with MS. Thank you all. It would be heaven to feel normal again. If you can supply any further information about the study or when and where new studies might be taking place I am very interested and would appreciate any information you can provide.

[ms4mysavior]

My prayers for your strength and health are with you all.If you are newly diagnosed, you MUST read up on and research MS. Knowledge is key. It also releaves most fears.Depression as well as a slew of other symptoms go hand and hand with multiple sclerosis. Jean,I was diagnosed in Februrary of 1997. On July 19,2008 somebody put me on a merry-go-round and forgot to take me off. There was nothing merry about it. I didn''t begin treatment for multiple sclerosis until March 2003.Denial doesn''t make it go away)I was started on Avonex but only took it for a year.I was discouraged so I didn''t take anything until Oct.2007.(Not taking anthing only made it worse)I''ve been on Tysabri for a year and though I have no side effects from the medication, the damage done from the denial stage and not the not taking anything period, is done. The stem cell studie sounds promising, but the mean time you deserve to live as well as you can, for yourself and your loved ones. Trust me, I''m No Poster Child for multiple sclerosis. When the symptoms get overwhelming and they do from time to time, you(I) NEED a STRONG SUPPORT SYSTEM. For me, that''s My Savior, Jesus Christ! I am diagnosed with multiple sclersis but, I HAVE MS, MySavior.
Be encourage my friend. You have been diagnosed not sentenced to multiple sclerosis. My prayers are with you and all those around you that are affected by this trial. You are chosen not cursed. Find that PEACE passes all understanding and go [e-mail]

[jamyers00]

This is awesome news! I would love to know more about this study. My father has a severe case of M.S. and not able to do much of anything by himself anymore like walking, transfering, going to the bathroom and even eating. He has been in a nursing home for about 6 years now and that in itself has been a horrific experience for our family, dealing with people who just don''t care. I, myself, was also diagnosed with M.S at 17 and have two young daughters that I hope and pray everyday don''t get this disease. Our Family has been through ALOT with this disease and I would love to know more about this and if the studies are still open. It would be a total miracle to have my father back again and my 16 year old brother to see him walk since he has never known him to be able to walk.

[jamyers00]

This is awesome news! I would love to know more about this study. My father has a severe case of M.S. and not able to do much of anything by himself anymore like walking, transfering, going to the bathroom and even eating. He has been in a nursing home for about 6 years now and that in itself has been a horrific experience for our family, dealing with people who just don''t care. I, myself, was also diagnosed with M.S at 17 and have two young daughters that I hope and pray everyday don''t get this disease. Our Family has been through ALOT with this disease and I would love to know more about this and if the studies are still open. It would be a total miracle to have my father back again and my 16 year old brother to see him walk since he has never known him to be able to walk.

[jess031]

I have MS and I am 31 for I was diagnose back in 1992. At this time (of 2008) my balance has worsen to the put Im walking on a cane. I get all my research from my neurologist and my local MS Chapter. Every year I attend the MS Walk for Cure to help myself and others with the problem for I know others have it much worse than me. I currently on Tysabri (every four weeks in a IV) for a year this pass Febuary with no problem, for when I was on Avonex, that was too strong. Currently two of my Aunties and one Uncle have MS with me which is a puzzle for they are sisters and brother plus a Niece (me) with MS. I AM HAPPY to hear this story for to me they are getting closer to a way to fight this along with prayer and that good old "Faith".

I shall keep all of you in prayer for the supporters need help in the understanding as well and to have open mind for us. What works for me is my local gym for my legs even water movements(no heat), try to eat right, water to flush the junk out, my WII Fit works well, laughter always, no negative people at all, try to get out for that BED do hurt you at times (stiffness), take one college class to keep the mine working, and just be me. I do not work so this for me keeps me strong.... Best wishes to you all and we will get a break through soon!!!!

[pavlackplum]

My big sister was diagnosed approx 2 years ago. She has small children and has been without meds for atleast 8 months. Her symptoms are awful and I worry as does everyone around her. Where can we get more information on these types of trials and how do we get involved with this paticular developement. So far she has not qualified for any gvmt programs...Who and what are out there for her. Any info is greatly appreciated. May strength be given to all effected by this disease, and may a cure be found if this isn''t it.

[jeanniemari1]

Oh god. I am a 19 year old female suffering MS. I had to stop my life because I couldnt get health care back home. I moved to where I live now in AR I was just diagnosed in October 2008 and Im getting ready to have yet another MRI because Im on Rebif and my symtoms havnt changed. No better no worse. Ive been constantly dizzy since May (never goes away..no one seems to under stand that.)
I want to be in on this. It looks worth it to me. I want to feel like I DONT have this illness.
My parents and I are going to talk to the neurologist about it soon. If anyone knows anything please email me. Im DESPERATE [e-mail]
-Jean