Stem Cell Recovery Forum: Arthritis and Cartilage Injections

Hi Jeff,

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Regards,

Alan

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I'm back again. There is now a new hyaluronic injection for the tendons. I am having Ostenil Tendon next week but three weeks ago had the Ostenil PLUS and for the first time in many months of hyaluronic injections and PRP therapy, am noticing less pain and am over the moon.  I do think the weather has a lot to do with pain of arthritis. And I was pleased to read of someone holidaying down in Spanish area as this should help with the pain. I found a site with a guy in America who was massaging arthritic knees and it seemed to be working. I will try to find it and pass it on to you. Only massaging seemed to alleviate it and I did try it on myself. But its so difficult to do this with lower back pain - caused by not being able to walk properly due to pain in the knees. It's a vicious circle. I had also 30ml of water removed! It was myself who asked for that as I could really feel the wad of water circulating around my knee joint. I think we must not be afraid to speak to physicians and ask questions as mine seems to enjoy my questioning and says it is unusual for patients to ask for so many details. TheStemCell Insitute in LA seems to be an excellent source of information and I think there is a lot in these latest attempts to help us with our pain. That is after all, what doctors are trying to do - lessen our discomfort. I managed to shed 6 kilos too! It was sheer will power on my part and I didn't find it so difficult when I realized this means my knees have to carry less weight = less pain. Later in our lives doctors don't always think losing weight is the answer however as crash dieting is not recommended even for the young. I think this forum is excellent as we can share our problems with pain and help one another.

I know many on here prefer medical treatment but that many are also interested in alternative methods. I discovered Knee Pain Treatment - AVOID SURGERY and found it most interesting and natural. Not saying this would work for all of us but feel we should be open-minded when it comes to what works for some and not for others which includes natural treatments of course. I think if I had the treatment shown I would be severely bruised by it, but there again, we are not all the same.

PLEASE PLEASE can someone tell me if these injections work with arthritis in the hip? I am a young female whom has just been told I need a hip replacement. I do not want a hip replacement. Do the stem cells injection work? And does anyone know if this can be done in the UK? We are DESPERATE for a solution! Thank you for your help.

Hi. Just read the posts here after searching for info related to my knee pain. I am in UK and had a minuscule tear repaired about two years ago, now have some arthritis which was to be expected. Surgeon suggested best option of a partial replacement op which I am not entirely happy about. My dad has had two full knee replacements which have been hugely beneficial but I am only 52 and feel I don't want the surgery (yet!). 

I have had a consultation with an alternative therapies consultant who suggested Ostenil Plus injection and have researched this as much as I can and cannot find any scary stories so far. I am having this procedure next week and hoping for th best. 

I am 6 weeks out from stemcell & PRP injections in both thumbs...should be about back to baseline in two weeks or so. I am two weeks out of the splits...still tough to do zippers, jewelry, buttons, tweezers, but no real pain to speak of otherwise...first couple of weeks were tough! Doc says two months of cleanup before the joints begin to improve...I could see results by late February but 6 months is a better time to measure and onward to a year and forward.

Also waiting to see if PRP facet injections will help my back...4 joints injected twice plus platelet lysate epidural. I have everything wrong with my back except that my disc height is good although I do have multiple disc fissues....so hard to know what is the main cause of pain.

I have arthritis in my right foot and initially went to the doctor who manipulated and injected (useless).  Now I will be going back to inquire about an operation on the foot and ankle.

I just dread it thinking I could conquer the pain with physiotherapy.  Does anyone know of the least intrusive operation for an arthritic foot?  Possibly the stem cell procedure?  I just don't know.

Good Day

I am an American woman who has suffered an injury and I know that there are international cutting edge technologies that I wish to be better acquainted with.  I will be in Europe mid-September or two months and am praying that you will find me an appropriate candidate for your advanced procedures given that the US restricts the use of Stem Cells.  I would consider being part of a trial.

 Here is a bit of my history. 

I had a slip and fall injury in February of 2009.

 My right ankle was shattered and to date have had 7 procedures and a lot of inflammation and scar tissue which leaves me in need of cartilage on my right ankle.  I am walking practically bone on bone at this juncture.

 

The constant limping has also damaged my left knee and after having a meniscus laparoscopic procedure in California, I am worse off than before. 

 Following this, I suffered an automobile accident in November 2013 where my stopped vehicle was struck from behind therefore injuring both of my shoulders as my hands were on the steering wheel in the 2-10 position when I was struck from behind. 

 

I have x-rays and MRI’s that I can send to you for evaluation of my shoulders, knee and ankle. 

I am able to walk but not without difficulty or pain. 

I am 70 years of age in good health other than being overweight from lack of activity.  I was an athlete throughout my life.  I take no medications, have excellent blood pressure, do not have diabetes but only some elevation of cholesterol from inactivity. 

 Thank you in advance for your consideration,

Respectfully,

Judithe

 

Just had stem cell therapy a few weeks ago. I see people talking about the "clean up " period at the 2 month mark......what does this mean?

I am so excited to have had stem cell therepy to both hips! I am doing physical therapy 2x a week now for 6 weeks. It is helping and I am getting stronger. I am a choreographer / Director/ Dance instructor and my arthritis was becoming unbearable. I am still in pain but I know I need to give it time ....that is why I am interested in the term CLEAN UP that I see in the blogs. Thanks so much for any information anyone may have.

Regards!

Can you have stem cell therapy in arthritic feet?  My surgeon said that the typical operation (he didn't suggest stem cell) may make it more worse off than before since there are so many bones in the feet.

So with a shrug after examing my feet he suggested therapy and of course hurried on to the next hapless patient.

Previously, I had no wear and tear, no athletic injury, have worn tennis shoes for the last 20 years and now this.  I HAVE had injections but was a waste of time.