I intend to give stem cells a try.

[morehope]

Some quarters say it don't work. Some say it does. And as usual the official medical profession is against everything. It's expensive but so what? No matter what anybody anywhere does none of us is getting out of this life alive.

[sassy59]

Stem cells seem to work for lots of things so why not lung disease. Wishing you well. Xxxx

[Hacienda in reply to sassy59]

Morning Carole, My last meeting (June) with my Consultant, after my Awful Bronch, She told me they were having a Meeting mid July(12th) for Stem Cell re Valves, taking your skin and relocating it to your Lungs to hopefully do what the Valves do, but safer. I am still waiting for her to send for me, I'm sure she will, but we worry while waiting. No News is Good News They Say, I'd rather Have any news either way. Hoping Pete is well and Your Coping Dear Carole. Love n Hugs, Have a Lovely Sunday (No sun here, just Black Clouds). XXXX

[sassy59]

Good morning Carolina. I hope you’re consultant is in touch with you very soon with good news. It all sounds positive so wishing you well.

Pete is ok but in terrible pain with his back. He saw a chiropractor and had two sessions resulting in more pain so he won’t go back to him. I think he should give it a try for longer but then it’s not me suffering. I’m doing alright thank you and off to see Toy Story 4 with daughter and grandson.

Enjoy your day. Love and hugs. Xxxx 💕💖🥰

[Hacienda in reply to sassy59]

Hi Carole, The "Chiropractor", Didn't Fran and one of our regular ladies have this, somewhere in my thoughts I recall this Treatment, I'm sure it was Fran and she said it was Good? Anyway, Enjoy your Visit to Toy Story 4 with your Daughter & Grandson, His giggles will make your Day happier. Lots of Love n Hugs. xxxx

[sassy59 in reply to Hacienda]

You could be right Carolina but Pete has lost confidence now. We’re trying to tackle the inflammation and I feel something gentler might help.

I will enjoy the film I’m sure.

Have fun! Love, Carole xxx😀💖

[chubby2x22 in reply to sassy59]

Morning Carole, have you tried CBD cream on Petes back, I know we have spoken about this stuff before but I'm getting some relief with pain in my hands and shoulder., the warm weather does not help my arthritis at all. Scooters charged, daughters arrived, we are off to a 1940s festival., hope it doesn't rain. Enjoy your day Jane

[sassy59 in reply to chubby2x22]

Thank you Jane, no we haven’t tried the cream. Will see where I can get it as sounds a good idea.

Enjoy your festival and stay dry. Xxxx 😘

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to sassy59]

Hello Carole. I'm writing cautiously because I've noticed that some things I've written have posted twice 😳

I'm really sorry to know Pete's struggling again, with pain. challny said he saw a chiropractor when he was in that unbearable pain due to sciatica and it took the pain away. But, as far as I remember it worked pretty much immediately. Wishing Pete all the best, and you too of course. I hope something can help ease his pain soon 💐

[sassy59 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you HH, yes I remember challny got immediate relief from pain. He gave me the idea to get Pete to go to the chiropractor. I’m sure we’ll find something to help.

Have a great day. Xxx

[hypercat54 in reply to sassy59]

HI my mother had bad sciatica for around 4 months and was in a lot of pain. She went to a chiropractor and it took quite a few sessions but he eventually managed to release the nerve. She healed up then and had no more problems. x

[sassy59 in reply to hypercat54]

Hi Bev, thank you for your kind reply, I’ll try and persuade him. Xxxx

[Patsy164]

Hi morehope I agree and wish our NHS had more money for these sort of things and give people something to hope for. X

[morehope in reply to Patsy164]

No insurance, government or private, is paying for my stem cell treatment. I'm paying every last dollar. Here in the US if you want a medical procedure or medicine that has not been approved by our FDA (Federal Drug Administration) you can still get it but YOU PAY FOR IT!

[morehope in reply to morehope]

When I do it I'll let you all know of the results.

[JANET127]

Great! Go for it! God be with you at all times! Janet127

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Good luck to you. Rooting it will work. Please let us know how you get on. I've read a lit about it on the lung institute america website. Mazx

[Patsy164]

That is hard having to pay for it. We can’t afford private insurance just rely on government but there are so many cut backs for lots of operations not being done now it is quite worrying. But in an emergency and for serious operations they are the best and we are lucky to get it free. As a pensioner we have worked and paid into it via taxes for years so in a small way we have paid for it.

Good luck with the stem cell treatment and let us know how it goes. X

[morehope in reply to Patsy164]

We have govt insurance for older people. I have it but I also maintain a private policy as well. The average American (Including me) DESPISES SOCIALISM.

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Did you ever give it a go