This place is actually doing Stem Cell treatment on IC patients NOW.

[LithEruiel]

http://www.stemcellrevolution.com/index.html

http://www.stemcellrevolution.com/in..._cystitis.html

I read about it here: http://www.icpbssupport.com/1/post/2...treatment.html

This isn't as extreme as growing you a new bladder...they take adipose (fat) tissue from the abdomen (you get a little bit of liposuction too, haha), harvest the stem cells and injected where you need it (into veins, arteries, spinal fluid, subcutaneously, or directly into joints or organs). The stem cells help regenerate damaged structures.

Any thoughts?

[LithEruiel]

Note: This procedure is not FDA approved and is still considered experimental.

[bubbe1]

stem cells

This is interesting. Hopefully it will work. A cure plus lipo. What a deal!

[123456]

I would totally do this if it ever gets approved as treatment.

[LithEruiel]

As I read more, I guess they only need 100cc of fat...so not much lipo

[Gardengirl2]

I would love to hear from someone who has gone through this procedure.

[LithEruiel]

I would love to hear from someone who has gone through this procedure.

Me too.

[vanessavy]

I will be doing stem cells with Dr Landers in the next few months. I plan to also write a book over the next year or two on the outcome and how I have lived with IC since age 6, now turning 35.

[LithEruiel]

Awesome, let us know how it goes!

[vanessavy]

Will do. Last resort so it better work!

[LithEruiel]

I hope it works.

[attitude]

Dr. Landers

Please keep us posted on your trip to Calif. and how things progress.

[vanessavy]

I started a blog. I am writting to politicians, talk shows hosts, etc. I'd like to turn my blog into a non-profit perhaps. To raise money for IC patience to have stem cell treatment for people who are on disability or just broke to pay for it. I think more need to go, if this is the answer it needs more attention.

http://vanessaic.wordpress.com/

I am a fighter. At times I think I should be a lawyer. I want my life back, actually I demand it.

[vanessavy]

Sorry for typos! Damn pain meds :-/

[LithEruiel]

I want my life back, actually I demand it.

I love this!!