Stem Cell transplant for MS

Posted by ashleygraves81 @ashleygraves81, 1 day ago

Looking for more information about getting a stem cell transplant for MS. I have had it since 2003 and am doing fairly well but my foot drop causes issues in my life. I don't know a ton about a stem cell transplant and not even sure if it's covered by insurance at this point. I am slowly progressing and would like to stop that.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | 16 hours ago

Hello @ashleygraves81 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I can understand your interest in finding a treatment to slow down the progression of MS. I do see that Mayo Clinic is doing some research on this topic. Here is a link to that information,
https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/center-multiple-sclerosis-autoimmune-neurology/research/stem-cell-therapy
Have you talked with your neurologist about this yet?