a question Re: Cord blood tem Cell Treatment

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Since stem cells become any cell they want to and some of these

may replace myelin, some damage may be repaired. Of course once

a nerve has completely been severed there is not much hope (ask

Reeve how much) for that nerve.

I had a couple of questions: since the cells are distributed through

the blood, and the blood brain barrier keeps unwanted cells (like

viri and bacteria) out of the CNS, is the MS or other neurological

disorder stem cell patient relying on having a current breach of this

barrier for the stem cells to reach the CNS? Or do they pass through

the barrier unhindered?

Also, wouldn't it be

better if the erroneous T cells were killed off first, as I believe

they are in Campath-1h therapy? Is there anyone combining these two

approaches (besides Dr. Freedman, who uses conventional chemo to kill

the T cells and pre-harvested adult stem cells from your own body)?

Then they would get replaced from the cord blood stem cells, and you

might not take as long to regrow them.

-Sullivan

> I have contracted with BioMark to receive their stem cell

treatment,

> I will be receiving it in 2 weeks. i would like to clarify a few

> stements you have made. In my disscussions with their

representatives

> I was always told that it is not a cure for MS. The treatment helps

> each person in different ways and the treatment does not always

heal

> a person of all of there disabilities. I have exchanged emails with

> several people who have had the treatment and some who have been in

> wheelchairs can now walk with a cane, some in wheelchairs can

> transfer better and have more feeling, the results vary a great

deal.

> The treatment consists of part of it being injected subcutaneously

> into the abdominal fat and the other part is given IV or it can all

> be given IV. The people I spoke with were located in Florida, at

> least that is what my caller ID said and that is the adress I was

> given to wire the payment for the cells. Maybe you are given a

> different phone number to call from England.

> People do better after the infusion if they are on a well balanced

> diet-low saturated fat, low or no sugar, fruits and vegetables- and

> have been treated for heavy metals in their body.

> The doctor who I have spoken with who has done many Stem cell

> treatments told me that it is very effective but it is not a cure,

> she is going to do my treatment.

> I hope this helps some of you.

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