Canada, 33 years old

George was diagnosed with Sporadic Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 3, a.k.a. Machado-Joseph Disease –or MJD- in May 2004. His father and grandfather also had SCA3. He had a fairly fast progression since the onset of the disease. George heard about other patients having success with stem cells and decided that it was worth trying.
A treatment of umbilical cord stem cells with nerve growth factor started on January 1st, 2007.

Before the treatment

George had pain, lack of sensitivity and weakness in his legs – resulting in severe loss of balance and coordination. Other symptoms were eye spasms and double vision, dizziness and choking.

Videos:
Jan 3rd
Parallels walking Play - Download
Rollator walking Play - Download
Walking with help Play - Download
Throwing a ball Play - Download


After the treatment

He regained sensitivity in his legs. George’s balance and walking improved considerably. He was able to speak faster, and dizziness as well as “buzz” in his head diminished.

Videos:
(If you are in a hurry, just compare January 3rd Walking with help and January 31st Walking)

Jan 10th - (One Injection):
Parallels walking 1 Play - Download
Parallels walking 2 Play - Download
Walking arms out Play - Download

Jan 19th - (Three Injections):
Walking Play - Download

Jan 23rd - (Four Injections):
Walking slope Play - Download

Jan 29th - (Five Injections):
Narrow walking arms out Play - Download

Jan 30th - (Five Injections):
Walking stairs Play - Download

Jan 31st - (Five Injections):
Walking arms out slope Play - Download
Throwing a ball Play - Download
Narrow walking Play - Download
Walking Play - Download
Summary Play - Download
About staff and hospital Play - Download

E-mail – February18th
“George is doing well. The walker is gathering dust as it just sits unused since our return. George is feeling stronger, and has not been sick, despite the fact that I came down with a nasty two week long cold. He managed to avoid it. He is able to get up and get going earlier in the morning. His speech is clearer and people have commented on how much easier he is to understand. He is not choking on his meals as often. He is exercising a little bit, but we still need to figure out some kind of a routine. For now he is doing a little bit on the treadmill each day and walking short distances”.

Have a look at George's Blog: http://www.georgearruda.blogspot.com/