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Has anyone used PRP or Stem Cell Therapy to fix cervical discs
I've explained on another thread that I have one Drs opinion that I should have my C4-7 fused because of degenerated discs. He then said he could do bi-level C4-5 & C5-6 disc replacement and only fuse C6-7. I'm waiting on my second opinion Dr to give me his thoughts. I've wanted to know if the PRP or Stem Cell Therapy could help with my issues and if anyone had this for cervical problems or knew anyone who had done this. It seems like they are using it for knees and hips, don't know about other parts. The one Dr that wants to do the surgery says it's not evolved enough for discs yet, years away. I'm going to ask my second opinion doc, but I'd love to hear if anyone's done it and their outcome first.
Thanks, Jennifer
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It really depends on how many areas theu insert. I just attended a seminar a week ago and am considering it for my lumbar area. Looking at surgery &fusion of L4L5 which I don't want to do. They said $5,000 per area, but not necessarily double for 2 areas, maybe less. The group is OC Wellness Physicians. They also said, NO insurance will cover it and if insurance does decide to at some point, prices will rise exponentially. They are located in Westminster, California and all my research says they're excellent. I have an appointment for evaluation tomorrow! I'll let you know what I find out. I'll ask about cervical also as I have a C7 compression fracture that bothers me all the time.
Cheers, Gail B.
OC (Orange County) Wellness Physicians said they use placenta and umbilical stem cells for their procedures. Those cells are assured to be clean and healthy. They do NOT use embryonic stem cells as they are dangerous and are illegal to use. They do not extract your own stem cells for use. Using your own stem cells doesn't work well because your cells are old, which is why we age. They use fresh stem cells that aren't "worn out". At least that's my understanding. I hope this is helpful. Gail B
That information is contrary to what I have heard from doctors. I would not want to use someone else stemcells. I would advise you to contact regenexx and ask them. Go to their website and contact them. They have posted information on this subject.
Thank you Gail,
I've looked into a couple places in Los Angeles but they're crazy expensive. The OC place you're talking about is close to me.
My understanding is with cord blood you do not have a cross reaction with your blood because there's no antibodies yet in it. But I have heard that if you use embryonic stem cells which are different, there's a chance of tumors developing. I don't really know that much about it, only what I've read. I don't know if that extends to cord blood or not. I was also told that my stem cells would not be very successful because of my age, so this would be a great solution if it had no side effects. I also like their prices way better than what I saw in Los Angeles.
Thank you very much, I can call them the first of the week. You said you have a C7 fracture. I have degenerative disc's, bone spurs, along with problems with the facets and C4-5, C5-6, C6-7, with C5-6 being the worst.
Jennifer
Do u mind telling your @ age? I know people 80 and 90 who get a lot of cells for Parkinson's and after stroke. They Improve w it every couple years. But, theirs is $$$$.
It's not a drug so don't know why FDA has any opinion. Drs. that would be regulated r trying to stop FDA. Read L A Times, 9/3.
A young 76. When you work on your back they inject treated blood to stimulate your stem cells.
There are bad actors doing stem cells. Poor training etc
I'm 63, but one of my pain management doctors told me I was too old to use my own stem cells. I really don't know if he knows what he's talking about though.
Winning, when you say 'treated blood', are you talking about PRP or some other method I've not heard of?