Patient Story of Jon Andresen, age 71, Parkinson’s Disease

Home: Windsor, CT

My condition before stem cell therapy

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease on July 20th, 2004.  I was suffering from uncontrolled movements and back pain.  I went to my doctor and asked him if there was anything he could do.  He referred me to a neurologist who ordered an MRI.  After reviewing my MRI, the neurologist told me that I had Parkinson's disease.

"… Now, I am walking like I was before I had Parkinson's …"

Before going to the XCell-Center, I was shaking uncontrollably, even with the medications I was taking.  I was on my computer one morning about 2 a.m. searching for new developments in Parkinson's treatment.  That is when I found the XCell-Center. After reading the XCell-Center's web site, I was astounded with the clinic and its work.

After contacting the XCell-Center through its web site and discussing the stem cell treatment with one of its US representatives, I decided to proceed with my medical evaluation.  They asked me to submit my medical history, MRI report and neurological exam report.  After a few days, one of the neurosurgeons approved me for treatment. I decided to go to Germany and was treated in July, 2009.

My Progress after stem cell therapy

I returned to the USAon July 26th. Four days after my return home, my walking had already started to improve. I wasn't dragging right foot every time I took a step. My medication was now working. It had not worked for the past 60 days before I was treated. Now, I am walking like I was before I had Parkinson's and my shaking is more under control.

The first week of September, I noticed that my neck wasn't stiff anymore and I could drink fluids much easier.  I am sleeping longer at night and have also gained 10 pounds.  This is the first time in four years that I have been able to gain any weight.  I am still shaking but I was informed that this might happen.  Perhaps it is too soon since I had the procedure less than three months ago.

I'd like to add that exercise has helped my post-treatment progress tremendously.  I recommend that anyone who is treated for Parkinson's at the XCell-Center get as much exercise as possible.

All my friends and other people I meet say that I am looking good.  Their next question is why I could not get this procedure done in the United States?  That's a good question!

Email Update - December 08, 2009

From: Jon Andresen
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 10:50 AM
To: Jay Lenner Xcell Center
Subject: Neurologist Check up.

Good morning Jay I  went to see my neurologist for a six month exam. She was surprised to see an improvement.  This the one that wanted to know if the Xcell centre had a license. Well, she is a believer now. I didn't tell her what has improved as of this date 12/07/09, at the end of my exam. She told me that I was much improved in the same area that I put in my blog, then I told her I went to Cologne for the procedure in July.  I think she is a believe now.

 Sincerely,

 Jon W. Andresen.

Email Update - January 16th, 2010

From: Jon Andresen
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 4:26 AM
To: Jay Lenner Xcell Center
Subject: its working.

Good morning Jay.  This will be my six month update, I have no Parkinson's Pain in my joints.  My neck is very good; no movement problems. Also my feet do not feel like they are ten pounds weights. I am still taking my pills for dyskinesia. They help to control my shaking. This probablywill be the next thing to go.  You know the old saying, first in, last out.


This is the way it is happening.

Regards.
Jon W. Andresen.

Email Update - March 11, 2010 

-----Original Message-----
From: Jon Andresen
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:12 AM
To: Jay Lenner Xcell Center
Subject: Update.

Good morning Jay.

It has been almost eight months and I have  been pain free since December 2009.  Speech is good, walking has improved.  I am 72 years old on  02/22/10 and I am still driving for a car hire company. I drive each week between  500 and 1500 miles. I only work three days a week but when I was driving before treatment, my shaking made every car I drove feel like the wheels were out of balance. Now, that is not the case.  I keep getting compliments about how much my face has changed.  I used to have no facial expression; the "dead pan" look.  Now, I am told how good I look.  However, I am still having Dyskinesia  but much more controlled.  I used to stop on the road for a Coffee and I would  shake so bad that I would use a straw to drink it or I would carry it out to the and burn my thumb trying to stop the coffee from coming out the vent hole.  That is 99 percent behind me now.  Walking, talking and no pain were all well worth the Trip.

Thank you Jay.  I am getting calls from all over the USA.  I am trying to help my brother and sisters with Parkinson.  I have heard from them and there is nothing but high price drugs out there or the Xcell Center for help.

Keep exercising, eat nutritious meals, talk loudly, sing and dance. It helps to keep you moving.

 Best .

 Jon W. Andresen   03/11/10 

 

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