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Stem Cell Treatment Frequently Asked Questions
What is stem cell therapy?
Stem cell therapy is the use of adult stem cells to treat
certain diseases. The stem cells are derived from the patient's
own blood, bone marrow and/or fat.
In general terms, stem cells are progenitor cells that lead
to the creation of new cells. They are regenerative in their
function; they are regenerative cells.
What conditions are being treated by stem cell
therapy?
We arrange for treatment for patients with conditions for
which traditional treatment offers less than optimal options.
Those conditions include Autism, Autoimmune Diseases, Cerebral
Palsy, Critical Limb Ischemia, Degenerative Joint Disease,
Diabetes Types I and II, Heart Failure, Multiple Sclerosis,
Osteoarthritis, Parkinson's Disease, Certain Cancers, Rheumatoid
Arthritis and Spinal Injury.
How many treatments are given?
Typically, one treatment is given. If more are needed, the
doctors will address your needs at your first appointment.
Treatments are given over a period of 5 days to 12 days,
depending on the patient's condition and the doctor's
recommendation for the particular individual.
What can you expect when you arrive at for treatment?
Of course even prior to your departure for our clinic in
Eucador you will have been thoroughly assessed and many
preliminary tests are ordered from home often with the help of
clinic staff here and your own family doctor or specialist. Upon
arriving, you'll be physically examined by the doctor, who will
also review your medical records once again. Your doctor may
order additional testing, such as blood tests or radiological
testing. Either the following day or two days later, at a local
private clinic stem cells will be harvested from your blood,
bone marrow, or fat. Your stem cells will be administered to you
by your doctor either by vein or artery depending on you
condition and his medical decision. You will be monitored by
your medical team for 2 to 24 hours after the infusion.
How long does a patient need to be at the clinic?
Between 5 to 21 days, depending upon the condition of the
individual patient.
Can other treatments be taken at the same time?
Typically, a doctor will review what other treatments and
medication the patient is already taking. Any further medical
decision about what should be included or deleted from the
patient's regimen during the stem cell treatment will therefore
be made on an individual basis. However, there are not any known
contraindications for other therapies during stem cell
treatment.
Are there any known side effects to the therapy?
Doctors who have treated patients have not reported any side
effects other than pain at the injection site. There could be
other theoretical side effects from your treatment. Your
physician will go over any potential side effects with you.
How long does it take to get an appointment?
The doctor will review the patient's medical records. It will
then take 2 to 3 days to review the records and get back to the
patient, to go over treatment options. Then the patient is
scheduled for the next earliest available appointment. The
process of scheduling takes 2 to 3 weeks, from the time of the
initial contact to the date of the first appointment.
What about the ethical issues involved with stem cell
therapy?
According to several religious denominations, adult stem
cells are not encumbered by any ethical or moral dilemmas. Those
ethical issues which apply to fetal and embryonic stem cells do
not apply to adult stem cells. Both the Catholic Church and the
Southern Baptist Church have issued papers which actually
encourage research and the use of adult stem cells in the
treatment of human disease, as an ethically acceptable
alternative to the use of the ethically challenged fetal and
embryonic stem cells.
Is a special diet required?
No.
Are any nutritional supplements or medication taken
along with stem cell treatment?
Your treating physician may prescribe specific nutritional
supplements that may enhance the potential benefits of the stem
cell therapy. Such prescriptions will be made on an individual
basis, depending on each patient's particular evaluation.
Does drinking or smoking effect therapy?
Alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking can both be
detrimental to new progenitor stem cells. It is highly advisable
that people do not smoke or drink during their treatment.
