P A T I E N T  E X P E R I E N C E – M S

NAME:  Susan Monica Glenn     
      
COUNTRY:  England, United Kingdom 

AGE: 41

DIAGNOSIS:  Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, diagnosed in 1995.

REASON FOR COMING FOR TREATMENT:  Susan hoped to reduce her tremors, so that she could walk better (without the need for a walking stick or something to lean on) and also so that she could write legibly. She also hoped to speak better after treatment.

TREATMENT:  Umbilical Cord Stem Cell and Nerve Growth Factor Injections with Rehabilitation Therapy

START OF TREATMENT:  February 25, 2007

BEFORE THE TREATMENT:

See video: Before

Susan had very bad shakes that affected her walking and hand coordination. She had to walk with a walking stick, often needing to lean on available objects or surfaces around her. She had poor balance, and found it difficult to turn as a result. She could hold things in her hands, but could not write properly – she had to dictate any written messages to her children. She suffered from double vision. She also had problems with bowel and bladder control.

AFTER THE TREATMENT:

Susan began to see improvements within six days of her treatment. Her balance, vision and bowel/bladder control all improved in a very short time. By the end of the treatment, she felt there had been several significant improvements. Her shaking was much less of a problem than before. Her bladder control had improved, so she no longer had to worry about waiting to use the toilet. She could write slowly but legibly, and so no longer needed to rely on her young children to write for her. Her legs were stronger. She could now walk more easily without needing to lean on things, and could even walk short stretches without the use of a stick.

VIDEOS:

March 1st: Interview footage (six days into treatment):
Interview1, Interview2

March 2nd: Walking1, Walking2

March 14th: Standing, Leg Strength

March 15th: Leg Exercise, Walking

March 19th: Walking

March 21st: Walking

March 28th: Walking (with and without a stick)

Interview footage (before leaving China):
Improvement1, Improvement2, Improvement3, Hospital Service

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