Stem cell therapy for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Hi @brie, I don't know of any success stem cell treatment/therapy for any autoimmune disease but there is a good discussion for neuropathy that you might be interested in reading through to see what others have discussed. Normally it's not covered by insurance. Also I don't think there have been any clinical trials or FDA approval for any of these types of treatments so it's good to do a lot of research.

> Groups > Neuropathy > Stem Cell Therapy for Neuropathy
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stem-cell-therapy-for-neuropahy/

I did find an article on Science Direct from this year that might provide some information for you -- Ankylosing spondylitis and mesenchymal stromal/stem cell therapy: a new therapeutic approach.
-- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332218356762

Hello John. Thanks for the info. I'll look it over.

Regenerxx

Hi @reydelroble, Welcome to Connect. Have you been treated at a Regenexx clinic? From what I understand it's an alternative to orthopedic surgery.

No. I have done research and this is the only place I would consider if it would help. How do you treat a disease that jumps from one joint to another?

Is Regenrexx a stem cell product?

No. They are the ones who train doctors and treat conditions. Many quacks out there. https://regenexx.com/ Not sure if they can help us with RA...hoping.

Hello, I am looking at working with bio Excelerator to receive 100% pure stem cell for my sciatic nerve pain. I have a meeting today with the doctors and I have a lot of questions that I plan to ask. Also, I have a short leg due to a pelvic imbalance. I am currently working with an osteopath to correct this but can stem cells and PRP stabilize my sacrum? Thank you

@kreisbmb
Good morning and welcome to MayoClinicConnect. You’ve asked about the efficacy of stem cell treatments for nerve pain and stabilizing your sacrum. I really don’t know about all the uses of stem cells because there is so much ongoing research . Mayo Clinic has some good information as does this article I found. https://www.closerlookatstemcells.org/stem-cells-medicine/nine-things-to-know-about-stem-cell-treatments/
Whatever you do, be very careful, because there are many unapproved uses and unlicensed practitioners who want to cash in on this new treatment. Keep doing your research and ask lots of questions! I’ll ask other members @reydelroble and @brie,who have also talked about stem cell therapy, to join our conversation. Let us know what you decide to do. This article from the Mayo Clinic May also be of interest.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bone-marrow-transplant/in-depth/stem-cells/art-20048117

Thanks for the reply. I have another question. I had an mri if my hip and it stated that I have a congenital sulcus as oppose to a labrum tear, yet the sulcus produces clicking and pain in the Left hip, groin and leg buttock. Do you have any info o congenital sulcus? Thanks