Thank you for your response. Umbilical stem cells are not FDA approved for musculoskeletal issues in the US. For MSK we can only use autograft, harvest from our own bone (ie, iliac crest) for mesenchymal cells. This is probably why you went to Mexico. Many countries will do this, Mexico, Costa Rica, Thailand, etc.
I am glad you had positive response to the treatment. However, you, (from what you posted) I would think the efficacy was derived more for the degenerative changes than the osteoporosis. I say this only because typical osteoporosis, especially early or mild usually is asymptomatic. The decrease in ROM and discomfort with mobility was more than likely due to the DJD. There is certainly more data on stem cells and DJD than with Osteoporosis. I am still looking deeply into this and getting as much info from practicing doctors and clinics as I can. Again, I appreciate your input, will look at the clinic in Tijuana and gather more data. This is a journey for certain and will try and keep you abreast as to my plans. Right now, I am investigating many avenues, including endocrinologists, rheumatologists, western drugs, eastern medicine and doing a lot of testing via blood, urine, GI and stool to see about absorption, PTH etc. Many things to look at as to cause of bone loss. Thanks again and if you feel, respond with questions or input. I appreciate it.