Patient story of Bob Ransley, 68 years, Parkinson's disease
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Home: Australia
I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2003. My father had it, so the Neurologist said, and you have inherited it from him. Not really good news when you are a Pianist and Organist. My life went on hold and I stopped playing because of the shake in my hands.
"... (I) am spending more time each day playing the piano and organ"
In June 2009, a friend sent us a link to the XCell-Center and we submitted an enquiry for treatment for Parkinson's Disease. Within a few days, we received a phone call from Issam Errahmaoui, the Area Manager for Australia and New Zealand. Issam talked to my wife, Diana and told her all about the Clinic and how the treatment is administered and the expected results. We read all the case histories on the website and thought about making the trip to Cologne.
In February 2010, Issam visited Australia and we were able to meet and talk with him. We spent quite some time discussing the benefits of Stem Cell treatment and Issam gave us the telephone number of another Parkinson's Disease sufferer called Phil, whose quality of life had greatly improved after having the treatment at the XCell-Center.
Issam gave us confidence and we felt more secure about making the decision to go to Cologne. We just needed to talk with Phil and hear about his experience at the Clinic. We spoke with Phil and were amazed at how much his quality of life had improved and very quickly booked into the clinic for June 2010.
From February until we left Australia in late May, Issam kept in touch with us by email and telephone, keeping track of how I was coping with Parkinson's Disease.
June 2010 - We arrived at the XCell-Center on 7 June and were greeted by Issam, who by now was a friend we were happy to see again. The atmosphere in the Clinic is relaxed and comforting. You get to meet other people who come for treatment for various illnesses and chat to them.
The Medical staff are caring and competent and the doctors completely dedicated to giving you back quality life. The extraction of the Stem Cells only takes a few minutes and is almost painless. The injection of the Stem Cells is equally simple. I experienced some back and leg pain for 2 or 3 days afterwards and some restlessness with sleeping. However, the pain responded to mild pain killers and within a few days, I was walking much better.
Now, one month has gone by and my walking is much improved (no shuffling) and my hands and body are free from shaking for several hours at a time.
My facial expression is brighter and I feel better all over. I am still taking my medication, but am spending more time each day playing the piano and organ as this is my life and what I missed most of all when I was diagnosed with Parkinsons. I am looking forward to further improvement over the next few months and am forever grateful to Issam, the XCell-Center and all their staff for their wonderful support.
Bob Ransley
Treatment Evaluation Process
In order to be evaluated for treatment, patients must complete an online medical history form. Once you've completed the online medical history and submitted it, a patient relations consultant will contact you. He or she will assist you with the rest of the evaluation process. Upon treatment approval, your consultant will also assist you with treatment scheduling and trip preparation.
