James’s Ataxia Blog

First Spinal Stem Cell Treatment

March 18th, 2009

Jim had his first spinal treatment at 3:00 pm.  They put him out for the treatment and he is still sound asleep.  It is now 5:00 pm.  He must lay flat on his back with no pillow for 6 hours to ensure that he does not develop a migraine.   Blood pressure and temperature are normal and he is still hooked up to an IV with saline.  The couple of minutes he was awake he said he felt fine so all is well here.  The nurses come in and check temperature and blood pressure every hour.  They are monitoring for any adverse reactions.

Jim also had physical therapy, acupuncture and electric wave treatments before his stem cells today so he has had a full workout.

Had a wonderful visit with JJ Fletcher who flew in from Kunming, China to see us.  We had a delightful dinner and breakfast with him at his hotel.  He then joined us at the hospital and we just had a wonderful visit and solved the problems of the world.  JJ is a source of all manner of information.  He answered so many questions about China for us.  His Chinese is very good and he could translate many things for us that we are using much sign language and grunts to accomplish.  Thanks so much, JJ.

Two new patients came into the hospital.  We don’t know yet where they are from.  Will find out.

Case Review Professor and Medical Team

Jim and JJ

The Crew and JJ

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