Gilda Bertran, Age 54 years, Parkinson's Disease

Gilda BertranHome Country: Mexico
Born: 16 November 1955
Diagnosis: Parkinson's disease

Interview: 5 October 2009

Before Stem Cell Therapy

"Within 2-3 months my tremor disappeared by 80 - 90%."

I was a very active athlete and frequently participated in marathons and triathlons before I developed a back condition and had to undergo 3 spinal surgeries. After the last surgery my overall constitution had deteriorated. I began to walk with a stiff hand and dragged my foot. My right hand and leg were shaking. I blamed it on the surgery and thought the symptoms would wear off, but they did not. An MRI of my brain and back was performed. Based on this MRI, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in November of 2008. In December of 2008, I started seeing a neurologist who confirmed the diagnosis and prescribed Parkinson's medication to me.

The medication helped, I had fewer tremors and my walking improved a little. I was no longer walking bent forward.

First stem cell therapy

My husband introduced me to the possibility of undergoing stem cell therapy and I had my first stem cell treatment in Cologne in February of 2009.  My own adult stem cells were re-implanted by means of lumbar puncture.

My results

My face appeared blank and sad before my stem cell treatment. The initial improvement was changing facial expressions. This improvement came quickly; almost immediately. I felt better altogether. Within 2-3 months my tremor disappeared by 80 - 90 %. Today my hand only shakes a little when I am nervous.

I used to run 10 km in an hour every day prior to falling ill and prior to my surgeries. Today I still remain active and push myself, walking 6 km every day and swimming frequently.

After my first stem cell therapy I started to walk straighter and some of my old energy has returned. However, my walking is not very good at the moment. My right leg still drags. This is why I decided to undergo a second stem cell treatment in October of 2009.

 

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