Alex’s Ataxia Blog

First Stem Cell Injection

September 18th, 2007

Day 5 – Sept. 7th

Alex spent most of the day doing his acupuncture, physio and electric wave therapy.

We had a lot of excitement as ABC was here filming a man named Paul who lives in Colorado. He also has ataxia so we will be looking forward to seeing this interview on TV. They were not sure of when it would be aired. Jon from Beike was also here for the taping and I had a long conversation with him about stem cells. He told me Alex should see a lot of improvement after he has his injections. Alex also spent a long time talking to the Dr. that is in charge of the stem cell program.

Alex was wheeled into the stem cell room at 4:40 p.m. and came back out at 5:50. He said it was a piece of cake and felt really good. He had no problem laying still for 6 hours without a pillow. He is a very good patient. Whatever they gave him made him doze on and off for the next 6 hrs. It was harder on me watching him for the first time to make sure he did not lift his head up.

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