I'm looking for information on stem cells to treat my MS diagnost 2000

Thank you for sharing your journey.

the  f.d.a. andbig pharma  needs to finally allow stem cells to become main stream treatments in the u.s.a., but it won't, because it is a proceedure. the proceedure of stem cells competes with big pharma and pharmaceuticals treat symptoms to keep you alive as long as possible without curing you in order to suck you financially dry. this is my own opinion based upon the fact that i owned my own pharmacy and seen almost, all of my clients decline in health, and then parish. we might have hope that our present president, donald trump might allow this treatment  to be covered under a new medical plan and cure most of americans. i know that the v.a. needs this badly and it would save billions to our government , most veterans will volunteer to get it started. god bless and semper fi!!

You have a remarkable website and a fascinating story! I hope I can soon follow in your footsteps… I'm getting my stem cell transplant in Panama in six weeks . :-) I am a quadriplegic from MS and I was diagnosed in 1996. Thank you for sharing your story and God bless!

Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring journey.  I'm very interested in finding out all that I can and determine whether this is something I would be able to afford and also, if there are certain MS patients that do not qualify.  I have Primary Progressive MS and am desperately seeking some solutions to  keep myelf out of a nursing home.  I'm widowed and live alone, and am afraid that the day will come where I will no longer be able to do this.  I haven't been able to drive for nearly 2 years and NEED to find some way to keep my independence.  Does one have to be wealthy to be able to afford this? Thanking you sincerely, Cindy Taylor

Hi Holly, I was looking around on you tube treatment for MS and I came across your video, and I realy liked it, I'm so glad you found this treatment to help you, I know how difficult it is to live with MS, I found out that I had MS in January 2014, I have been looking for answers since 1998, here in Canada Dr's couldn't find what was wrong with me, just put me on a bunch of antidepressants,  last December we went to Mexico in the hopes the Dr's would be able to find what was going on with me, and sure enough he said I have MS and I had it for at least 15 years, finally an answer, but the Dr's here in Canada  can't treat it because I need to have more nerve damage before they are aloud to treat my MS, so we thought we had no choice but to buy it from Mexico, but the Medication is so expensive we can't afford to buy it, so I'm left without treatment. So this is my story. Good luck to you and thank you for sharing your story. Love Elisa

please check-out my adult stem cell jouney at www.nicolenaninaart.com we must all support stem cell therapies ,thank-you

Hello Holly I also have SPMS and want to try stem cell treatment as am also losing a lot

I just want to thank you for giving me hope back again! I have had ms since '91 and there has been times when I had none. Thanks again-Michelle

Thank you for this informative web site.  I am going to CR Aug. 17.

Enjoyed your web site.  Very informative.  Will send an email.

 Just added your site as a link on mine. Going to CR July 13th

Thank you for helping to "lead the way" on the mission to understand and help find a cure or treatment for MS.  I've now entered into SPMS (after many years of RRMS), and feel I must seek out a treatment option for myself, (DMD's have been unsuccessful for me todate.)  Because of your insights on MS World, I will look into the option of going to Costa Rica for treatment.  Wishing you continued improvement.   Blessings,  B.  (Southern Ontario)

I am amazed by all the information you've found in your searches.  My sister-in-law is Nancy Wilson (Whitter, CA)....she's half way through her treatment.  I pray every day for improvement for her.  She is, without a doubt, one of the most wonderful people I've ever known.  Her family is 100% +++ behind her.  Please join us all in a prayer for Aunt Nancy.  I know she will receive great results!!!

We are supposed to get a call tomorrow from a Dr in Costa Rica to get my husband John set up for treatments. John is 62 years old and a year ago noticed he was really tired and had a limp. The Dr said he has progressive MS so they have him on Rebif and LDN. The states have nothing more to offer so that is why we started looking in other countries. Im impressed with your web site and blogs you do to help others. Please keep this up!! Barbara

Hi! Holly, I'm in Panama City, Panama with my best friend, Debbie Cole, for last week of 4 week treatment with SCI for her MS. We met you and Richard here a couple weeks ago when you were on your way back to Costa Rica with your Dad. It was such a pleasure meeting both of you. Debbie has made minor improvements so far, but we expect more as she rebuilds her muscle strength. Good luck to your Dad.

Hi Holly...I have been tracking your progress with Jeanne and "one of my best friends" your DAD!!! He and I went to Postville School together and became everlasting friends as we pregressed thru high school.  I can hardly wait to see him at our 50th Class Reunion this summer.  He always finds a way to get back to us! I am so happy that you are progressing and improving each day.  I am passing your website onto my daughter who has a friend with MS.  Again..God Bless,,and hi to that friend of mine. Roger

I was Dx in January 16, 2009.  How to forget that day?  Anyway, RRMS, yeah sure!  In March I got a new relapse...  I hope I can do this treatment.  I am going to investigate i It first though...  Thank you for this great page!  I have never thought I had Hope, now I feel the Hope...

Have a safe trip Holly...  Vince

Hi Holly,  I've had MS for 10 years, it's really affecting my job, I'm a mail carrier.  I don't think I can tolerate another hot summer. Your story is very inspiring, I wish I had money to go to Costa Rica.  I'll be following you progress on your site and wish you all the best. Phyllis Pryor

 I  love your courage.

Just read the opening page, but will be back for more.  I'm so glad we met--You Rock! You have your act together with this  and I will be asking you web questions. I called my friend Ana and was going to wish her a happy mother's day and found out that they upped her surgery, so I will be in my work mode, because she is the A in S.A.S.  Our site is sassandiego.org L8,Sue

Hi Holly,I live in Vancouver, Canada and for weeks I have been researching and new updates on "cures" for MS.   I was diagnosed in 2002 and have gone steadily downhill.  I found a website on Don Margolis and quickly contacted him.  Thru his emails I somehow stumbled onto your website, and thank goodness I did.  I am schedule to go to Costa Rica the end of May.  I found your website AFTER I booked my trip and I still had lots of questions ... but you answered all of them.  I am now very excited to go for treatments, before I was scared.  Watching your videos, you appear relaxed and unconcerned which gives me strength for the next three weeks (before I go).  Thank you for being honest and sharing such a personal time.  Most sincerely and with great gratitude,Denise

Finding out about you and your journey through a friend who works with your stepmom has filled my heart with hope.  I am so anxious to connect with you whenever you have a chance, but I'm trying to dig around and get onboard with this as soon as possible.  Thank you so very much for all the care you have taken in presenting this information. 

you look so good just keep getting better 

Hi Holly,I feel like I already know you.  I've been reading your San Diego girl updates on MSWorld and saw this link.  I am in the process of setting up my fundraising to go to Costa Rica and hope to be heading there this summer.  Had lunch with Preston the other day, he has been very helpful.  Just wanted to say thank you!Andrea

Hi Holly!   Thank you so much for sharing your journey.  You'll never know what it means to me.  I want to send best wishes to your dad too.  Hope his trip is a success!  Trish

Thank you for sharing your story.  I, and two friends, have been diagnosed with MS.  I have RRMS, while one friend has SPMS and the other sadly has the most aggressive PPMS.  I plan on sharing your story in case they haven't seen it because we need to share in the fight.  I have a few questions I would like to ask and will access the Contact Holly option on your site.  Thank you again and God Bless you for sharing your story.

Holly,I am so glad to hear that you are doing better.  I hope you have continued good health and next time I am in San Diego visiting my family maybe we can get together.Sandra

So happy to see your video's  & read about your experience in Costo Rico. I left you my name & ph # tonight. Give me a call on my cell when you get the chance or just leave a message. :-(TTYL,Diane

Hi Holly I am glad you are doing so well. I just got really excited and thought you would like to know I just read an article about you. here is the linkhttp://culture11.com/diary/37440thanks for sharing your exprience with all of us.

Hi Holly,  Thanks for leading the way.  I hope to be right behind you!

Dear Holly,                                                                    Thank you for leading me to your website.   You're such a wonderful lady, sharing such important information about the stem cell  treatment you received in Costa Rica.  I was diagnosed with MS while pregnant with my third  child in 1997.  I am still walking and driving and I am getting Tysabri infusions once a month since August 2008.  I hope your Father does well with his treatment for diabetes.  God Bless.  Diane

Thank you so much for inspiring me! I read about your stem cell theraphy experience about a month and a half ago. You have truely made a difference in my life. I am only 20 so when I got diagnosed with MS it was really devastating. I thought that my life was over. When I read about your experiences, I called ICM and consulted with a doctor. I realized how close we are to find a cure for MS and I realized that my well being is in my hands. I am so optimistic and excited about the future now.  I make sure to keep up with the stem cell research. I hope to get it within 4 to 5 years. I am confident that someday  I will be able to ride bikes, hike, and run again! My life is just starting! :-)

Hi Sandiegogirl!I haven't seen you in chat in a while and happened across a thread at MS World about stem cell transplant that lead me here!  I have so happy to hear of your good fortune and wonderful results.  I admire your courage and strength to look outside the FDA box.  You go girl!PamMrs Mole from MS World Chat

Holly, I have been reading about you for awhile.  I think you and Preston are the reason I decided to go on May2.  I hope I get some of the wonders you have received with the treatment.  Great site--this must be what you do all the time.  Loved everything, so informative on all subjects.  Thanks a million  and God Bless---Sherry

Hello Holly!A friend suggested I look at your blog, concerning the treatment you received at Costa Rica, which led me to your website.  I have to admit, It's been quite an inspiration to read, and I'm actually astonished at all the improvements you've noticed since the onslaught of the treatment.  I was diagnosed with RRMS in September of 2004 at age 23, but I was already showing signs of it well before then.  I have a milder form, mainly with vision loss, and some temporary cognitive dysfunciton (among other things), but the fatigue you often mention in your videos were the most debilitating.  Like you, I tried medication (Copaxone) with no imporvement; if anything, it caused more flare ups. Your blogs talk about sensitivity to food, and I know what you mean about cutting out those Chai's! :) Reading your account of Costa Rica is giving me a lot of hope. Thank you so much  for posting your story and your experiences! I was hoping you'd post more info on how to contact the facility you visited in Costa Rica for those treatments,  and the average cost for everything (i.e. flight, accomadations, treatment, etc).  Your website is most invaluable to those suffering from this strange disease.   Will definitely make repeat visits in the future. Many thanks! :)Sincerely,Marian

Holly,You have given all of us with MS in the family a new vision.  Many of us are so  programmed to not look beyond what the "experts" tell us, that we miss the opportunity to seek help and cures in other parts of the world.  And, we need to trust our own inner voice.  You are doing just that.Thank you so much for your sharing, vital information and honesty.

Holly you are one of those rare people who make me proud to be from Victorville!  Glad to hear you are doing so well.  Great website! 

Holly! ...Hey, Doll! Your site here is very cool and well laid out - and good for you keeping up with your exercises! I do mine, but not as competently as you.

Holly-I've been following your progress through emails forwarded by my parents and by Jeanne.  I am so happy for you and your family that you are healing, and that you had the guts and the ability to seek out the treatment you needed.  I am very excited for your dad's treatment, as well.  My father-in-law has diabetes and severe arthritis, so I intend to check back often to see how the treatment is benefitting your dad.

I am overwhelmed by the details reported and the experience you have had.  All those times I asked you how you were doing - YOU WERE LYING!! You looked great, but felt much less than great. I pray God will use all this information to encourage others with hope. None of this was possible without Him! He has given you knowledge and strength to carry on. And carry on you did! Love Tam --- P.S. Maybe someone in the US will be able to get this across the FDA desk somewhere. Boy, is the FDA and US behind. Kinda sad.

Holly,A friend directed me to your site & I am so glad she did.  I was diagnosed with MS in 1/06.  I don't think that I can find the proper words to tell you how much your sharing this experience with others mean.  Needless to say, this has provided alot of hope (and excitement) for me & I'm sure many, many others.  Hope that you continue on a positive & successful road.  I will defininely be checking your site for addtional updates.  Thank you for sharing your experience.

I love your website, Holly.  It is very inspirational.  After having the therapy myself, and not having any improvements, it motivates me to keep positive, and keep continuing my physical therapy.  Keep up the good work!

Holly, you continually amaze me. I have always admired your willingness to help others and how you always fought for what you believed in. I'm so glad things have worked out so well with your treatments, but you're a fighter, and I expected no less!

I am so excited for you and for myself and my family. I head to ICM on 3-21-09 for 2 weeks. I pray for the same results that you, Richard H., and Preston W. have seen.I wish nothing but the best for you.

Thank you for continuing to document your treatment, increasing knowledge and hope not only for those of us with MS but  also the friends and family who love us (and who we often protect from our pain and fear).   I love  how this site celebrates taking educated risks and fighting back to regain control over health and well being.I look forward to meeting you in person one day soon - but until then I will continue to be inspired and motivated by your strength of character.  Know you have another  fan rooting for you up here in the Central Valley.

Holly, We are so excited for you and all of your positive updates! As we continue our prayers we will continue to check in with you on your site. Next time we are your way we hope to see you!Much love, Marla, Ron, Megan, and Trevor Shackelford

I am doing a research paper on stem cell research for school and found your posts.  I hope you are well and that these treatments have worked for you.                           Michelle