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Cost of stem cell therapy at Mayo

Posted by talan @talan, Apr 6, 2017

I am having stem cell therapy on my left knee tomorrow. I did not realize Mayo was doing this already. For those of you who have had this done at Mayo, what was the cost? If you wanted to be part of the research, how do you get into that?

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talan | @talan | Dec 16, 2018
In reply to @bushy "I'm bone on bone in my right knee, and reallllly don't want surgery--Did it help? I'm..." + (show)
@bushy

I'm bone on bone in my right knee, and reallllly don't want surgery--Did it help? I'm on the list for the clinical trials at Mayo (Jay Smith, MD) but I can't wait that long 150 on the list of 200+ don't hardly want to walk.

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My procedure was April 2017 so a year and half ago. My knee is still fine. My doc in Reno did more PRP than Mayo does and took the stem cells from both fat and bone. I paid $4600 and he did my right shoulder too. It was well worth it to me. Just don't go to the clinics throughout the country that advertise. Most are not good.

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bushy | @bushy | Dec 17, 2018
In reply to @JustinMcClanahan "@jeannegordon4, If you are seeking more information on stem cell therapies available at Mayo Clinic, or..." + (show)
@JustinMcClanahan

@jeannegordon4, If you are seeking more information on stem cell therapies available at Mayo Clinic, or just more information about the treatment in general, here is some information that may help you:

Regenerative Medicine Consult Service Process

Transplant Call-in Center
844-276-2003

What to expect when you call the number:
– An employee will answer and ask the nature of why you are calling
– Say you are interested to stem cells for osteoarthritis or whichever joint ails you
– The employee will funnel your call to the appropriate coordinators from there
– For joint issues, you will be transferred to PMR (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Appointment coordinators will ask more specific questions (inclusion and exclusion criteria)
If you meet the criteria:
– You will be asked to send in your records and a doctor will look at it in a case-by-case basis

Important Notes to be Aware of:
– PMR is a busy practice, so wait times may exist but answers will be given
– If a treatment exists in the clinic for a diagnosis (i.e. Leukemia) stem cells are not offered
– Price is out of pocket

Types of stem cell treatments offered are Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) injections and Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. You can find more specific information on these types of injections here, http://mayocl.in/2AUIoAn.

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Do you know if Stem Cell Therapy is offered at the Mayo clinic in Scottsdale AZ? I am headed that direction this winter and would stop by and take a look at their program, if so.

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jimmiejoe | @jimmiejoe | Dec 17, 2018

Not sure ab AZ I do know that they are doing it in the UK

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mari | @mari | Dec 17, 2018

IN UK, where? which Drs.? How much money? do they take fat out of belly?

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ellerbracke | @ellerbracke | Dec 18, 2018
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@bushy

I appreciate the fact that weight loss improves your pain factor. Some of us need to be able to work out to maintain a healthy weight-so its kinda vicious circle.

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The very 1st question my husband gets asked when he mentions my knee replacement is usually: is she overweight? Not really. 5’6”, 128 lbs. Stayed between 130 and 145 for the past 50 years, except for pregnancies and briefly after stopping smoking. So while losing weight can ease stress on knee, it’s not a fix, nor do I think it was a contributing factor in my OA.

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lablover64 | @lablover64 | Dec 26, 2018

I was all set to have total knee replacement of my left knee on January 2. I have had pain for almost 40 years, two arthroscopies and several injections. My doctor cancelled my surgery because of my high A1C (10). Now I need to find something else because the pain is limiting all activities and I'm just plain sick of it. Is stem cell therapy a good option? Is there anyone in or near NY state that performs it?

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mari | @mari | Dec 26, 2018
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@jimmiejoe

Not sure ab AZ I do know that they are doing it in the UK

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@jimmiejoe IN UK: where? which city? which Drs.? Which medical facility? How much money? do they take fat out of belly OR PLACENTA/ UMBILICAL CORD? PLACENTA/ UMBILICAL CORD IS SUPPOSED TO B THE BEST. My Dr. said its possible to get more cells out of Fat then out of bone.
I'm so fearful of Dr. taking Anything out of my bones.
Some time ago Thomas Chen, MD
Hematology Medical Oncology
Banner Del E Webb Medical Center drilled 3 holes in back of hip bone - GAVE ME NOTHING FOR PAIN! There had to b a way to not have to endure having bone punctured? Later I enjoyed that Dr. Chen talked to me for 20 min. on the phone. But, I'll never forget that PAIN.

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bushy | @bushy | Dec 26, 2018

The stem cell clinical trials are on the NIH web site.

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jimmiejoe | @jimmiejoe | Dec 26, 2018

Sorry I am not sure what is the NIH ???

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Martin Jensen, Volunteer Mentor | @predictable | Dec 26, 2018
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@jimmiejoe

Sorry I am not sure what is the NIH ???

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National Institutes of Health, @jimmiejoe -- http://www.nih.gov/health-information/nih-clinical-research-trials-you

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