I have some interesting news: I was tested for genetics that are linked in Parkinson's disease. Of the seven the Parkinsons's Foundation and Indiana University researchers tested for, I DON'T HAVE ANY OF THESE. Thus there is no way to know why I developed Parkinson's Disease. Indiana University will test me for 23 more genes and will advise if I have any of these. ( I will post the report when I receive in by mail). I am relieved by this news because I was concerned I passed the genes on to my daughter, and from her, to her children. But this does not appear to be the case. I have been contacted by two more stem cell doctors and am awaiting results from their tests and questionaires if I should begin the stem cell therapy now or in the future. I will advise you as I know more about this.I am having good and bad days. Some days I have little stiffness and no pain, other days like today I have a lot of pain in my hips and thighs. No pain pill helps this. Hope it will ease up tomorrow.
I have interesting news since my last update. I have been able to speak with some people, both here in the USA, and in other countries, that have had stem cell treatments, and were successful. The treatment for one person in the USA help her to walk again after being wheelchair bound for the last four years. Parkinson's disease is a diffiult disease because no two people experience it the same way. Thanks to Facebook, we have several channels to tell each other about our experiences and to give referals to health care providers for treatments. It is these channels that have been most helpful to me in my research to find a provider. I am planning a trip to visit with a provider south of the Arizona border near Mexcali to see if I like their approach and the judge the clinic for other professional reasons. I hope this will be an enligtening experience and that I will be able to get stem cells soon. Thank you for all your support!