http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/ Library Home Forum: Treatments - Medical - Recent Posts en Sat, 18 May 2013 18:14:53 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/topic/stem-cell-based-therapies#post-290 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:43:13 +0000 rmoorejr 290@http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/ <p>I contacted the University of Minnesota yesterday, they are doing research with cord blood transplants. They informed me they are working with treg cells as a potention to halt sutoimmune diseases. It's not ready yet, but it's close. They did this for leukemia. </p> http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/topic/stem-cell-based-therapies#post-289 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:31:51 +0000 srajne1969 289@http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/ <p>I'm sorry to hear your symptoms retured after all you went through, however I applaud you on your bravery and willingness to experiment. I believe an answer is out there and we're that much closer to finding one becasue of you. THank you. </p> http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/topic/stem-cell-based-therapies#post-288 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:18:27 +0000 rmoorejr 288@http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/ <p>Well, I did what was called an autologous transplant, where they used my own stem cells. The procedure was they had me produce stem cells, then they harvested them for 3 weeks. I then went into the hospital where I received extensive chemotherapy for 9 days, to wipe out my immune system. On the 9th day, I got my stem cells back. After that, all of my blood counts were really low - white count was 0, platelets were low, etc. I needed 2 platelet transfusions and 1 blood transfusion. I was the 10th person in the US to try this. Unfortunately after 6 weeks my symptoms returned. They have been seeing remissions for 6 months and 1 person had permanent remission. I believe the answer lies in embryonic stem cells. </p> http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/topic/stem-cell-based-therapies#post-287 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:53:27 +0000 srajne1969 287@http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/ <p>Rob, have you noticed a difference since your stem cell replacement in 2007? What can you tell us about your experience? </p> http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/topic/stem-cell-based-therapies#post-286 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:33:28 +0000 RA Guy 286@http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/ <p>Information, questions and answers related to: Stem Cell-Based Therapies. </p> http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/topic/arthrocentesissynovial-fluid-removal#post-189 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:04:47 +0000 RA Guy 189@http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/ <p>Information, questions and answers related to: Arthrocentesis. </p> http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/topic/physical-therapy#post-188 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:00:36 +0000 RA Guy 188@http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/ <p>Information, questions and answers related to: Physical Therapy. </p> http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/topic/joint-replacement#post-187 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:59:47 +0000 RA Guy 187@http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/ <p>Information, questions and answers related to: Joint Replacement. </p> http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/topic/osteotomy-and-bone-resection#post-186 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:59:10 +0000 RA Guy 186@http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/ <p>Information, questions and answers related to: Osteotomy And Bone Resection. </p> http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/topic/joint-fusion#post-185 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:58:17 +0000 RA Guy 185@http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/library/ <p>Information, questions and answers related to: Joint Fusion. </p>