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Hello Friends!
Many of you already know ( and for those who don't) that I have serious osteoarthritis in both of my knees. I’m also a veteran. Because of a disability from my US Army service, the VA takes care of most of my medical, and I will be forever grateful. But, Knee Replacement is the only permanent solution they offer, and, A) I’d have to lose a bunch more weight ( what else is new?) B) I’m already at the gym 4 days a week, swimming and strength training and can’t physically do any more, and C) they will only do one knee at a time, so that’s 2 separate surgeries, at least 6 weeks apart, with 6 weeks recovery for each one. And that’s with no complications.
You also know I’m self employed. In my world, there isn’t a benefit that gives me time off or income to be off that length of time. I have had all the traditional injectable treatments and they are no longer effective.
I have an Integrative Functional Medicine Doctor who has begun using Umbilical Cord Stem Cells ( donated by parents at the time of birth) to treat joint disease, as well as a host of other aging ailments. This is an injectable treatment using young cells to regenerate the protective padding in the knee joint. This treatment has been in other countries, and had US clinics in those countries doing this treatment at costs above $20,000.
My doctor does it for $6500.00 for both knees. I, however may need a 2nd treatment within a year. I hear the excitement in his voice telling me about his own experience with these stem cells and his explanation of the science behind the treatment has been satisfying to me. If you want more information about this kind of treatment, please look up www.koniverwellness.com/stem-cell-therapy/.
I realize I'm asking for a lot, and of course, am saving my money as well to put toward this treatment. I was going to go to Maine this summer to visit friends, but think it better to fund my health, not my fun!
I’m finding my knees getting much worse and walking any distance is harder than ever. . I also use a chair in my work ( holistic hairdresser) and couldn’t do my job without it. Stairs are the worst, up or down.
I’m excited at any prospects of relief and I’d be honored and beyond grateful for any help you choose to give, and I promise to pay it forward when I can.
Thank you so much in advance and know that you are appreciated beyond measure!
Barbara
Many of you already know ( and for those who don't) that I have serious osteoarthritis in both of my knees. I’m also a veteran. Because of a disability from my US Army service, the VA takes care of most of my medical, and I will be forever grateful. But, Knee Replacement is the only permanent solution they offer, and, A) I’d have to lose a bunch more weight ( what else is new?) B) I’m already at the gym 4 days a week, swimming and strength training and can’t physically do any more, and C) they will only do one knee at a time, so that’s 2 separate surgeries, at least 6 weeks apart, with 6 weeks recovery for each one. And that’s with no complications.
You also know I’m self employed. In my world, there isn’t a benefit that gives me time off or income to be off that length of time. I have had all the traditional injectable treatments and they are no longer effective.
I have an Integrative Functional Medicine Doctor who has begun using Umbilical Cord Stem Cells ( donated by parents at the time of birth) to treat joint disease, as well as a host of other aging ailments. This is an injectable treatment using young cells to regenerate the protective padding in the knee joint. This treatment has been in other countries, and had US clinics in those countries doing this treatment at costs above $20,000.
My doctor does it for $6500.00 for both knees. I, however may need a 2nd treatment within a year. I hear the excitement in his voice telling me about his own experience with these stem cells and his explanation of the science behind the treatment has been satisfying to me. If you want more information about this kind of treatment, please look up www.koniverwellness.com/stem-cell-therapy/.
I realize I'm asking for a lot, and of course, am saving my money as well to put toward this treatment. I was going to go to Maine this summer to visit friends, but think it better to fund my health, not my fun!
I’m finding my knees getting much worse and walking any distance is harder than ever. . I also use a chair in my work ( holistic hairdresser) and couldn’t do my job without it. Stairs are the worst, up or down.
I’m excited at any prospects of relief and I’d be honored and beyond grateful for any help you choose to give, and I promise to pay it forward when I can.
Thank you so much in advance and know that you are appreciated beyond measure!
Barbara