Stem cell therapy is typically the only option for treating Lyme disease because it’s the safest and most effective in relieving symptoms and treating the disease.
What is Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is generally known to be a reaction caused by being bitten by a tick. It starts as a rash, but if left untreated, it can quickly spread to organs.
Symptoms of the disease include fever, chills, headache, and discomfort. Advanced stages of Lyme disease lead to neurological complications and arthritis.
When is stem cell therapy considered?
If detected early enough, Lyme disease can be treated by a round of antibiotics. In extreme cases, some individuals can experience a condition known as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS).
When taking antibiotics, patients may experience side effects like rash, nausea, diarrhea, allergic responses, and antibiotic-resistant infections according to this article by Johns Hopkins Medicine Lyme Disease Research Center
For those who do not respond well to antibiotics, there’s no need to worry. Recent studies claim that stem cell therapy has higher recovery rates than traditional antibiotic treatment.
How does stem cell therapy work?
Treatment starts by gathering a patient’s stem cells. Some treatments using stem cells for Lyme disease involve the use of embryonic stem cells. Swiss Medica opts for adult mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) derived from the patient’s fat tissue and bone marrow. These MSCs can also be sourced from donor cells found in the umbilical cord and placenta.
Swiss Medica combines stem cells with exosomes to ensure treatment effectiveness. Treatment methods using exosomes rarely trigger as many side effects compared to traditional methods.
Following the administration of stem cells patients undergo maintenance therapy typically involving IV-administered antioxidants and minerals to support the healing process.
Different methods of administering stem cell therapy
Stem cell treatment is administered through two methods;
- IV Drip
- Intrathecally
The choice between these methods depends on your doctor’s assessment.
Where can stem cell therapy for Lyme disease be obtained?
Lyme disease treatment with stem cells can be obtained at stem cell clinics.
It is crucial to seek treatment from a clinic with expertise in stem cell therapy to ensure the best treatment. Doctors lacking experience in this field may not be familiar with industry practices or effective treatment plans.
Who can receive stem cell therapy for Lyme disease?
Stem cell treatment eligibility involves screening patients to determine whether the procedure will be a good fit for them. Doctors review the patient’s history and conduct various tests to ensure that stem cell therapy will be the best treatment plan.
What are the outcomes and risks?
In the best-case scenario, stem cell therapy for Lyme disease should lead to the reduction or elimination of Lyme disease symptoms in the patient. Results may vary from patient to patient.
In rare cases, a patient’s immune system may react negatively to the treatment. There is a misconception that stem cell treatment promotes tumor growth. While it is true that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can trigger cancer development, this only applies to individuals who already have cancer. Stem cell therapy alone does not cause cancer.
In conclusion
When conventional methods for Lyme disease treatment prove insufficient stem cell therapy comes into play by bridging the gap and aiding patients in effectively alleviating Lyme disease symptoms.
