These are general treatment programs. After the initial tests and exams, the team at Swiss Medica may alter the program to better suit patient's current condition.
Multiple sclerosis is the most common myelin disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It strikes when the body's own immune system attacks myelin, the coating around nerve fibers. Inflammation occurs and causes damage to myelin. In addition, the nerves themselves are damaged. Scarring also occurs, and material is deposited into the scars and forms plaques. This disrupts communication between cells and can cause problems related to muscle movement, balance, speech and vision. Multiple sclerosis can manifest in many different ways. Anything wrong with neurological system can be a sign. The most common symptoms of Ms are usually autonomic, visual, sensory and motor problems, but the disease can manifest itself in many other ways as well.
Multiple sclerosis progression varies from patient to patient. And, the various MS types of disease progress in different ways, too. Scans and other multiple sclerosis tests don't always tell the whole story about MS disability; signs and symptoms and how well the patient is functioning each day - from seeing to moving to thinking -- are also important measures of how well the central nervous system is working.
Treatment at Swiss Medica
Autologous stem cells therapy is the core of Swiss Medica treatment for Multiple Sclerosis. As
stem cells have the characteristics of the immune system they will be attracted by zones of
inflammation in patient’s body (zones with lesions) and will start to take over functions of the
neuro cells. This leads to symptoms decrease slows down the process of MS progression.
Our body has two depos of stem cells:
• Bone marrow (harvesting from iliac bone) and
• Adipose tissue (harvesting from lower abdominal fat tissue).
Bone marrow stem cells have the reparation potential – these stem cells are pluripotent stem cells
and they will grow into neuron stem cells. The stem cells isolated from adipose tissue are adipose
derived stem cells and those stem cells don’t have that reparative potential, they cannot grow into
neuro cells, but they have anti-inflammatory properties - they are fighting against autoimmunity.
At Swiss Medica, extraction of the stem cells is done under local anesthesia combined with intravenous sedation, so our patients avoid all risks that are connected to general anesthesia and intubation. With modern, specialized equipment and experienced stem cells specialist team, these procedures are technically easy to perform: Iliac bone is only 1- 2 cm under the skin so by using clear anatomical orienteers, with no complications, needle aspiration is done for approximately 15 minutes. Adipose tissue from lower abdominal area is extracted through simple process of mini-liposuction. Immediately after harvesting of the stem cells, the patient is awake, having breakfast, being monitored in a procedure room. Since we use only intravenous sedation, there is no “post anesthesia drowsiness”. As the procedure is done using only a needle, trauma to the surrounding tissue is minimal.
The preparation of patient’s stem cells is done under strictly controlled laboratory conditions. After couple of hours, procedure of stem cells preparation is done and infusion with patient’s stem cells is ready for administration. Since these stem cells are cells from your own body, there are no risks of infections, allergic or oncologic reactions. There are two treatment programs for Multiple sclerosis at Swiss Medica: Basic and Enhanced program.
1. Basic Stem Cells Treatment For Multiple Sclerosis
Basic stem cells treartment for MS at Swiss Medica includes one stem cells treatment:
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
BASIC STEM CELLS TREATMENT PROGRAM
stem cells treatment
• bone marrow or adipose stem cells treatment
additional medical & support services
• neurologist exams
• lab tests
• diagnostics
• consultations
• after treatment checkups
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PROGRAM DURATION: 5 DAYS
2. Enhanced Stem Cells Treatment For Multiple Sclerosis
Combines advanced diagnostics medical equipment and specialized medical devices with enhancement procedures & rehabilitation and two stem cells treatments as a core of the program:
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
ENHANCED STEM CELLS TREATMENT PROGRAM
stem cells treatment
• bone marrow or adipose stem cells treatment
• adipose stem cells treatment
enhancement procedures & rehabilitation
• plasmapheresis
• neurometabolic therapy
• oxyven therapy
• laser blood irradiation
• magnetic field therapy
• sparkwave therapy
• lymphatic drainage
• interferential therapy
additional medical & support services
• neurologist exams
• lab tests
• diagnostics
• consultations
• after treatment checkups
• airport transfer
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PROGRAM DURATION: 12 DAYS
• Plasmapheresis
Simply put, Plasmapheresis is a blood filtering treatment. The is term used to refer to a broad range of procedures in which extracorporeal separation of blood components results in a filtered plasma product. The filtering of plasma from whole blood can be accomplished via centrifugation or the use of semipermeable membranes - Plasmapheresis device. Plasmapheresis is a process in which the liquid in the blood, or plasma, is separated from the cells. Only healthy components of the blood which are smaller can go through device membranes/filters - immune complexes that actually cause the inflammation are being removed from the blood stream.
• Neurometabolic infusions
These infusions increase the concentration of oxygen in your blood stream, and the blood supply to the brain and periphery. This decreases the amount of toxins and degradation products of metabolism, in order to achieve the best possible condition in your body, as a preparation for stem cells administration.
• OxyVen therapy
Oxygen leads to the intensified formation of the blood flow, antithrombotic hormone and increases the number disease-fighting white blood cell. This results in a strong vascular dilation in the complete body structure and has strong anti-inflammatory effect and helps nerve regeneration. OxyVen is a device used for more direct - intravenous intake of oxygen.
• Laser blood irradiation
More than 25 years of experience of laser blood irradiation has shown that it directly influences the parameters of all cells in the blood, blood plasma, the coagulation process and all the structural components of the vascular wall. Also, LBI directly or indirectly affects the cells of the immune system, hormones, and exchange processes in an organism, thereby not only improving the function of the vascular system, but also the other systems of an organism. Furthermore, it improves energy metabolism of stem cells.
• Interferential and magnetic field therapy
Interferential current therapy is an effective therapy option used to relieve pain and accelerate the self-healing process, getting your body back to a healthy, pain free state. The high frequency signals of an IFC penetrate through the skin into deeper lying muscle tissues. The Interferential Current device then transmits electrical impulses in minute quantities through your skin. Underlying tissue and nerves are stimulated which begins the healing properties. Frequencies produced by the IFC have been proven to stimulate endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers. This can help to create a self-healing process without the need to for medications. This form of therapy is also extremely useful in reducing pain, inflammation, and spasms. Magnetic field therapy uses electro-magnets to also treat chronic pain and spasm.
• Sparkwave therapy
Multiple sclerosis Is a disease of the immune system and this type of therapy targets and destroys bad integrins, that are for years associated with MS and known to be the molecule that is responsible for homing inflammations in the brain. By blocking these integrins, relapses significantly decrease.
• Lymphatic drainage
Lymphatic drainage is a treatment with special device connected to a “flexible suit” that improves the flow of blood through the bloodstream and lymphatic vessels, it eliminates toxins and creates good environment for stem cells. It also accelerates blood flow.
MS Patient testimonials
... I’ve noticed I’m walking a lot easier, freer. I’m not having to think as much about my leg, etc. It’s all coming a lot more natural. I do feel definitely about 40% improvement from what I did the first time I came, which I’m very pleased about.…
I’ never thought that I had a brain fog, because it sorts of creeps up on people with MS. You, kind of, don’t know that you’ve got it. And then I had one particular treatment and the next thing I know is – poof! – you know, I can think clearly, which is just amazing!
... I have noticed some slight physical improvements as well. The staff here are fantastic, everyone’s helpful, all the doctors give you all the information that you need, if you’ve also got questions, they tell you exactly what they’re doing.…
...they all noticed the difference in my speaking, cognitively and I was able to listen and integrate with conversations with my family at home...everything seems to be going well. My balance has improved so much...
… I have now been able to put my hand out flat, where it used to be in a claw, claw shape, now it’s gone out flat since I’ve been here.… I’m the most cynical person in the world, but this place comes highly recommended by me…
Shaun Lawrence battled multiple sclerosis for many years before deciding to come to Swiss Medica clinic. Limp on his right leg, urinary and bowel problems were some of the main issues he suffered from. After having a stem cell treatment his life changed completely. He is very satisfied with the experience, as well as the overall results of the treatment.
For me, since I got back after my 2 weeks of having my treatment, within 2 days of being home speaking to friends and family around the world, they all noticed the difference in my speaking, cognitively and I was able to listen and integrate with conversations with my family at home.
A wonderful experience, a wonderful care are these very caring people, yes.
Everything is done naturally and pleasantly here. Actually I do not feel sick, it is the most important thing – during these 12 days I haven’t felt sick.
I didn’t have the impression that I was treated like a patient. I was treated like a normal person, it is true I take medicines, receive infusions and still have some pain, but I never felt like I was in the hospital.
Linda Cole struggled with multiple sclerosis for over 30 years. She decided to give stem cell treatment a try, even though she didn’t expect much from it. She was pleasantly surprised, as her symptoms improved and reversed drastically. Her ability to move, walk and think much better than before assured her she made the right decision by coming to Swiss Medica.