If I am not mistaken, the research going on right now relative to stem cell
research is for acute, not chronic cases. I'm glad to see progress in research
being made but for many of us I'm not sure what the effects will be. Just make
the pain go away and get the B & B fixed. That's ALL I want. I hope I'm wrong
about the research.
Cindy McLeroy
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Pall
To: bobby jim hijar ; Sandy Heidel ; Gunny ; Tmic-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 4:58 AM
Subject: RE: [TMIC] Stem cells
It is of course great that we are finally making strides on the stem cell
issue. I believe for the younger "victims" this will have an amazing effect on
their lives. When I visited Dr Kerr in October, he stated that his group
intended to begin human testing in approx. 2 years and if the results turn out
well they would try to get approval from the FDA. I am not trying to rain on
anybodies parade, but I believe it is important to put stem cells in a proper
time frame. Even if everything goes perfectly, we are talking at least 5 years
before it begins to be effective. In addition even if these cells were injected
or operated on the lesions we have it will still take time for the healing to
take place and for our brain to recognize that it could go back to its old way
of thinking. I truly believe we are on the right path, but to think that a cure
is around the corner is to be naive. Realistically I feel we are 5-10 years
away from procedures that will be used on the general population.
Therefore it is great to have " a light at the end of the tunnel" as long
as we realize that the tunnel is long and we must be patient. In the interim I
will continue to take the various medications that have given me some relief
and continue as well to live each day to its fullest and not put off years of
my life until a cure finally comes.
Make each day count!
Rob in New Jersey
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From: bobby jim hijar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:40 PM
To: Sandy Heidel; Gunny; Tmic-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Stem cells
In my not so humble opinion re this stem cell controversy, the only problem
comes from those whose religious beliefs prevent them from looking at medical
advances right in the eye and taking advantage of them. So let those folks be.
As for me, them crazy theosalopians will never stand in the way of my trying
to get the best medical treatments for my gimped missus. So there.
Bobberino in redneck Elvisland
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From: "Sandy Heidel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Gunny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 3:40 PM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Stem cells
> Ya know, you put this together with the blood and cells taken from the
> umbilical cords and we might just find a clear path through this
> controversy. Sometimes this stuff makes discovering electricity look easy.
> Sandy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gunny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <Tmic-list@eskimo.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 2:03 PM
> Subject: [TMIC] Stem cells
> > I don't know how many of you have heard but, the stem cells needed for
> > our particular condition have been found in embryonic fluid. No matter
> > what happens about the embryonic cells, the one found in the fluid can be
> > used. Were well on our way.
> >
> > Gunny
