28/7/07

I’m still getting loads of enquiries about the stem cell treatment in Shenzhen. I hope I’ve answered all questions adequately. I think it is important to stress that the stem cell treatment has not been a cure for me and the results do differ from patient to patient.

Perhaps one of the most helpful tasks for me has been to get my husband to put up a set of parallel bars in our garage. I have also been to a physiotherapists here in Australia and he has given me a set of exercises which are designed to maintain my improvements and challlenge my balance. I certainly feel better when I’m doing the exercises consistently. My enthusiasm and motivation wanes depending on the weather as the colder the day the harder it is to move because of the arthritis as well.

If I didn’t have to be away from home and my children for as long again I would have another go at the treatment. I believe that even though I have to work to maintain my improvements, the improvements are only possible because there have been new cells added to me. So if I could just knick down to China for a top up that would be great.

Cheers

Rachel