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Follow Amy and Kyla's journey halfway around the world through embryonic stem cell treatments in search of help for her Lyme Disease. (To read their stories from the beginning, click here for Amy's India Story and Kyla's Journey.)

New Insights From "That Lyme Stem Cell Girl" (and a free book preview too!)

Posted Wed, 2012/03/07 - 01:58 by amybscher

The India Story, Mind and body, Alternative Treatments, Lyme Disease

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The book about my wonderful and adventurous while-sometimes-too-thrilling healing journey is almost finished now. I am looking forward to sharing more with all of you, my loyal and appreciated cheerleaders — and hope my being a few steps ahead on this journey will help keep you headed toward the light.

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Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment: Back for More

Posted Wed, 2011/11/09 - 04:18 by Kyla Puklus

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A year after receiving my first embryonic stem cell therapy, I return to New Delhi for booster cells. As my health continues to improve, I explain my decision to return and the positive changes in my life this year.

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Amy Scher: The Stem Cell Relapse Rumor Put To Rest

Posted Fri, 2011/09/09 - 06:19 by amybscher

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In recent days, the India pot has been stirred up a little. I have had several people contact me, concerned that I have relapsed. Apparently, that was the word around what I call 'Lyme-town,' the virtual world where Internet forums and email groups and patient blogs rule. And often, as I've learned in this little loved cyber town, reporting can be inaccurate.

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Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment: 6 Months Later

Posted Wed, 2011/02/16 - 05:23 by Kyla Puklus

The India Story, Lyme Disease

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It's been six months since my last embryonic stem cell injection, and I've noticed some improvements with my immune system.

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Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment: 4 Months Later...

Posted Wed, 2010/10/06 - 07:44 by Kyla Puklus

The India Story, Alternative Treatments, Lyme Disease, Drugs & Treatments

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After spinal procedures, heat stroke and a long airplane ride, I am back in the states and working like a "normal person." This is my first blog in two months and I have some improvements to report.

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Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment: NuTech "Procedures," Part I

Posted Wed, 2010/08/11 - 20:12 by Kyla Puklus

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After small daily injections of stem cells, I experience my first 'procedure,' a large infusion of stem cells into the spinal area. Although these are classified as "not my favorite days," the end result is uplifting: procedures make the difference.

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Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment: The Side Effects

Posted Tue, 2010/08/10 - 20:35 by Kyla Puklus

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After seven weeks of receiving embryonic stem cells, I have noticed no real side effects from the treatment itself.

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Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment: The Week 3 Improvement List

Posted Wed, 2010/08/04 - 20:22 by Kyla Puklus

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After daily injections of embryonic stem cells, I see improvements by the third-week mark. Jessie passes the care-taking baton to Andrea and I reflect on the necessity of friends.

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Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment: Week 2, Part 2 -- Why Do "Healthy" Test Results Get Lymies Down?

Posted Tue, 2010/07/20 - 07:01 by Kyla Puklus

The India Story, Lyme Disease

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Today I got excellent test results: normal. Although these tests are not searching for Lyme, but merely checking basic bodily functions, I still found myself sad, even if for only a few seconds. I think it's a common residual side-effect for Lymies.

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Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment: Week 2 -- The Emotional Side Of Exercise And Lyme

Posted Wed, 2010/07/14 - 02:00 by Kyla Puklus

The India Story, Lyme Disease

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After a week of stem cell injections and small bouts of physical therapy, it's time to step it up and get in shape. The emotional side of pain and Lyme Disease needs to be tackled, one Pilates move at a time.

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