Stem Cell Recovery Forum: Arthritis and Cartilage Injections

I had Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Injections in my cereal spine and shoulder one week ago. Wondering if anyone has gone through that before. I still tire easily and have a lot of spasms?

Jeff,

Stem cells back in Jan., one knee ok, other one determined to hace torn meniscus, just saw Doc, scheduling me for PRP on that knee, any comments would be appreciated, am also wearing an "unloader brace" on that knee, about 6 hrs per day on average

Not much pain, mostly aches since the brace, but it is cumbersome when worn

Thanks

I had my stem cell injection on August 4th 2017 , it has been about three weeks and I feel good in the morning before work and can handle being pain free for four hour after that my knee starts to get painful , is that still normal for it only being three week ago to still have pain. And keep in mind they did not use my own stem cells I think they came from a lab and they were for knee osteoarthritis , both knees

First two months after stem cell therapy is still clean up time...not repairs really happening until the clean up phase is done. 4 to 6 months minimum till you can see improvements usually. My thumbs took 6 months to a year and improvement is marked but not perfect.

Hips are iffy my doctor says. If the range of motion has been impaired stem cells are usually ineffective. Knees respond pretty well. Thumbs are iffy but I did have improvement with my high stem cell count. Don't know the research on getting stem cells from other sources as we can

t do that here in the U.S.

My hips with stem cell didn't work. I waited a year in hopes of improvement but they actually got WORSE! A year and 2 weeks after stem cell therapy I had both of my hips replaced....Anterior approach so far all is GREAT And I am recovering quickly!

Had stem cell in left knee about a month ago. Have had ozone therapy and shock wave therapy once a week for three weeks since then. Possibly will have PRP at 6 weeks out.

 Has anyone had ozone and/or shock wave with their stem cell? I feel like they have caused me more problems. Knee feels stiff and hurts when I stab or walk for very long or if I’ve been sitting awhile and stand up. After the initial stem cell I felt better than after these other treatments. I know I can’t use Ice but has anyone had success with heat?

Water pills wont interfere with stem cells. However, the cause of the swelling must be determined. Although, the odds are low but dangerous conditions like blood clots in the leg must be ruled out. Its best to contact her doctor.

I have RA and had stem cell injections in my knee and shoulder 4 weeks ago.  Currently having a severe RA flare in wrist on opposite side of body. Pain is intense. I need a steroid injection there. What happens if I have it?  

I completed my stem cell and prp treatments a while back, seemed to work for one knee, but right knee (and left at times) still experienced stiffness, was told arthritis and maybe torn meniscus, but no mri, 

Started Chriopractic treatment in March (24 visits, about 5 treatments per visit), almost completed, but stiffness (no pain) in right and sometime left hinders my walking, I need to discuss this on my last visit, although I map out where my level of pain and symptoms  on a chart each visit. I will receive 10 months of free treatments every 3 weeks when I complete these visits

Just some info, would like to know if anybody experiences stiffness, and what they do for it

Thanks