Stem cells for brain injury (motorcycle accident)

[manuel bon]

Hi everyone,

I’m currently in Slovakia with my parents. My dad suffered a brain injury some time ago and we’re here for a stem cell treatment. He will take them as a nasal spray and intravenously. Before coming here, I spent quite a lot of time researching the topic, and I’m very aware that stem cell tourism is full of scams, exaggerated claims, and extremely expensive miracle treatments, many clinics we contacted were asking enormous amounts of money with very little transparency. Eventually we found a place that, at least so far, seemed much more honest. They were quite cautious in their promises and the price was way low compared to what other clinics were asking, which actually made it feel more trustworthy rather than less. Still, I’m trying to stay very grounded and critical about all of this. I’m curious if anyone here has experience or knowledge about stem cell therapies for brain injuries.

I’m not expecting miracles, but if there’s even a small chance it could help my father’s recovery even just a5%, we felt it was worth exploring.

[Leo Gura]

It's basically a gamble. Easily becomes a waste of money if you aren't careful.

[manuel bon]

13 minutes ago, Leo Gura said:

It's basically a gamble. Easily becomes a waste of money if you aren't careful.

yeah I am aware of that... we managed to raise €14k, 6,5k of which will go tomorrow to the stem cells, and the rest for an intensive physiotherapy, accommodation etc. 
I don't feel "guilty" if there are no results at the end because is not directly our money. I'm more scared of side effects, even though nobody really told us that there can be any. These treatments are still studies and nobody know much

[manuel bon]

I would not wish anyone to be a caregiver trying to give back normal life to a loved one... In my experience, no one will ever try to REALLY help. Everything we're doing comes from daily research, and no doctor ever gives valuable advices. It's very sad. We try to find new things, but the doctors always stick to "the books", never innovative stuff... It doesn't matter if they're private or public doctors, i always hear the same close-minded and by the book responses. 

According to the doctors my dad should have never woken up from the coma. "If he ever does he will be a plant". Well, four years later he walks alone, and we're trying to prepare him for a job. It's still a long long journey, and hopefully he will never stop, but I'm extremely disappointed. Not only from the healthcare system in general... but from the doctors, normal people who see families completely destroyed from extremely difficult situations, and remail cold and don't give any compassion. I understand it from a point of view, but still, it's disappointing.

[AION]

There is no trustpilot for these clinics? Like a place where you can read reviews about the clinic.

[manuel bon]

1 hour ago, AION said:

There is no trustpilot for these clinics? Like a place where you can read reviews about the clinic.

Not really, but anyway trustpilot can be filled with scam and fake comments