Re: [TMIC] Stem cells

[cindymcleroy]

If I am not mistaken, the research going on right now relative to stem cell 
research is for acute, not chronic cases.  I'm glad to see progress in research 
being made but for many of us I'm not sure what the effects will be.  Just make 
the pain go away and get the B & B fixed.  That's ALL I want.  I hope I'm wrong 
about the research.
  Cindy McLeroy
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Robert Pall 
  To: bobby jim hijar ; Sandy Heidel ; Gunny ; Tmic-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 4:58 AM
  Subject: RE: [TMIC] Stem cells


  It is of course great that we are finally making strides on the stem cell 
issue. I believe for the younger "victims" this will have an amazing effect on 
their lives. When I visited Dr Kerr in October, he stated that his group 
intended to begin human testing in approx. 2 years and if the results turn out 
well they would try to get approval from the FDA. I am not trying to rain on 
anybodies parade, but I believe it is important to put stem cells in a proper 
time frame. Even if everything goes perfectly, we are talking at least 5 years 
before it begins to be effective. In addition even if these cells were injected 
or operated on the lesions we have it will still take time for the healing to 
take place and for our brain to recognize that it could go back to its old way 
of thinking. I truly believe we are on the right path, but to think that a cure 
is around the corner is to be naive. Realistically I feel we are 5-10 years 
away from procedures that will be used on the general population.
      Therefore it is great to have " a light at the end of the tunnel" as long 
as we realize that the tunnel is long and we must be patient. In the interim I 
will continue to take the various medications that have given me some relief 
and continue as well to live each day to its fullest and not put off years of 
my life until a cure finally comes. 

  Make each day count!

  Rob in New Jersey



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  From: bobby jim hijar [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:40 PM
  To: Sandy Heidel; Gunny; Tmic-list@eskimo.com
  Subject: Re: [TMIC] Stem cells


  In my not so humble opinion re this stem cell controversy, the only problem 
comes from those whose religious beliefs prevent them from looking at medical 
advances right in the eye and taking advantage of them.  So let those folks be.

  As for me, them crazy theosalopians will never stand in the way of my trying 
to get the best medical treatments for my gimped missus.    So there.

  Bobberino in redneck Elvisland
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  From: "Sandy Heidel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  To: "Gunny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; 
  Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 3:40 PM
  Subject: Re: [TMIC] Stem cells


  > Ya know, you put this together with the blood and cells taken from the 
  > umbilical cords and we might just  find a clear path through this 
  > controversy.   Sometimes this stuff makes discovering electricity look easy.
  > Sandy
  > 
  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  > From: "Gunny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <Tmic-list@eskimo.com>
  > Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 2:03 PM
  > Subject: [TMIC] Stem cells
  > > I don't know how many of you have heard but, the stem cells needed for 
  > > our particular condition have been found in embryonic fluid. No matter 
  > > what happens about the embryonic cells, the one found in the fluid can be 
  > > used. Were well on our way.
  > >
  > > Gunny