I want to get a stem cell transplant

How do I go about getting one? Is this a ridiculous question, because there's nothing wrong with me. If I ask my doctor for a request, will he send me to a psychiatrist?

Why do you want a stem cell transplant?

Stem cells are not toys to be played with. They are human beings and deserve to be treated as such.Laihendi

Haven't you heard of people getting stem cells from their own body? Like bone marrow, for one?

Why do you want a stem cell transplant?

sonicare

Well, one reason is for my brain.

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Why do you want a stem cell transplant?

InEMplease

Well, one reason is for my brain.

Ah, you smoke and drank that sucker into oblivion like me, eh?

I smoke filter cigars...

But anyway, is that reason to get a stem cell transplant?

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Why do you want a stem cell transplant?

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Well, one reason is for my brain.

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Why do you want a stem cell transplant?

sonicare

Well, one reason is for my brain.

Well, I did get bashed in the head with a milk crate. It was done by a gangbanger. I had to get stitches. I know, I know just because I got in an accident doesn't mean I can get a stem cell transplant.

I don't actually think there's anything wrong with my brain, but I can hardly read or write for one.

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[QUOTE="sonicare"] Do you have brain damage?InEMplease

Well, I did get bashed in the head with a milk crate. It was done by a gangbanger. I had to get stitches. I know, I know just because I got in an accident doesn't mean I can get a stem cell transplant.

I don't actually think there's anything wrong with my brain, but I can hardly read or write for one.

So practice reading and writing. Don't need stem cells for that.

I practiced for years and years. Pretty much my entire life. I'm just saying, if I had the money can I get a stem cell transplant for a minor reason?

Does anyone know the process of getting a stem cell transplant? Do I have to talk to my doctor or something?

Does anyone know the process of getting a stem cell transplant? Do I have to talk to my doctor or something?

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Since the process involves surgery (unless I have no idea what a stem cell transplant is which would make me want to cut my throat...) and potential risks then yes you should ask your doctor.

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Does anyone know the process of getting a stem cell transplant? Do I have to talk to my doctor or something?

johnd13

Since the process involves surgery (unless I have no idea what a stem cell transplant is which would make me want to cut my throat...) and potential risks then yes you should ask your doctor.

My doctor most likely won't let me get one. I feel like I have to have some severe disease in order to get one.

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Does anyone know the process of getting a stem cell transplant? Do I have to talk to my doctor or something?

Retro_Reactive

Since the process involves surgery (unless I have no idea what a stem cell transplant is which would make me want to cut my throat...) and potential risks then yes you should ask your doctor.

My doctor most likely won't let me get one. I feel like I have to have some severe disease in order to get one.

There are certain criteria you must meet in order to have a stem cell transplant and I think they exist for a reason. If you have a problem that needs looking into (like not being able to read or write as you mentioned) ask your doctor if you can do sth about it and if this kind of transplant can help you. If he says no then I guess he knows better.

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Does anyone know the process of getting a stem cell transplant? Do I have to talk to my doctor or something?

Retro_Reactive

Since the process involves surgery (unless I have no idea what a stem cell transplant is which would make me want to cut my throat...) and potential risks then yes you should ask your doctor.

My doctor most likely won't let me get one. I feel like I have to have some severe disease in order to get one.

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Since the process involves surgery (unless I have no idea what a stem cell transplant is which would make me want to cut my throat...) and potential risks then yes you should ask your doctor.

sonicare

My doctor most likely won't let me get one. I feel like I have to have some severe disease in order to get one.

How do I get a bone marrow transplant for my brain? Won't the doctor just think I'm crazy and not request it?

Go away troll.

At least troll in something you know well about.

Go away troll.

At least troll in something you know well about.

TehFuneral

Seriously. I'm not a troll, maybe crazy, but not a troll.

In a Stem Cell Transplant, the stem cells are collected from the circulating blood. This procedure is called aphaeresis. It is accomplished by inserting an IV into both arms of the donor. Blood is drawn out of an IV in one arm and pumped through a machine which separates out the stem cells, then the remaining blood is pumped back into the donor through an IV in the other arm. In many cases instead of using an IV in both arms they will use a central line similar to a Hickman catheter. Under normal circumstances there are usually very few stem cells circulating in the blood, therefore it is necessary to "mobilize" the stem cells out of the marrow and into the blood. This is done by giving the patient chemotherapy. Giving the patient chemotherapy kills many of the normal red and white blood cells. When this happens your bone marrow must go into overdrive to replace them which means the stem cells go to work. Stem cells are the cells which can become any type of blood cell, and which normally reside in the bone marrow. This sudden drop in red and white counts causes many of them to be pushed out into the circulating blood at this time. Then they can be collected by aphaeresis.

So I just read that the new way to extract stem cells from the body is through the blood. But I have to get chemotherapy, so nevermind...

So ... you want a stem cell transplant, for sh*ts and giggles?Shottayouth13-

Not at all. I never said that.

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Not at all. I never said that.

Go away troll.

At least troll in something you know well about.

TehFuneral

Well, can you at least teach me about stem cell therapies? I'm willing to listen...

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Why do you want a stem cell transplant?

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Well, one reason is for my brain.