MS Rehabilitation Centre

09/06/2014

Patient opinion about CCSVI treatment in AMEDS, Poland: Today I'm writing this in Ameds clinic. I'm back for another check-up. During these 4 years my condition has slowly become better and better. I can walk over one km (if I’m not tired). I also walk relatively fast and normal.
The latest relaps I´ve had in May 2010, a month before the first procedure. Not even one after that.
The consultation shows good Flowings throughout my veins and the MRI is just like 4years ago, zero new plaques.
And the best of all is quality of life. I’m able to go on spending my summer boating on the beautiful archipelago of the Gulf of Finland.
Thank you all skilled and kind people in Ameds :-)

Heidi Murtola-Tamminen from Finland

09/05/2014

20/12/2013

30/10/2013

Autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation - a new form of therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients has been successfully used in the treatment of 9 patients in Poland. This form of therapy is only available in one place in Poland - the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Clinic.
The procedure is relatively simple but the patient has to remain under medical supervision for a long period of time. The treatment offers a chance to stop MS progression and even revert the symptoms brought on by the disease.
With the aid of stimulant drugs a large number of hematopoietic cells is derived from the patient’s peripheral blood. The cells are then frozen in liquid nitrogen and stored for later use. After a short recovery period the patient undergoes intensive chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Although the patient’s immune system is severely weakened during these procedures the pathogen responsible for MS is also destroyed. After 3 to 4 weeks the patient’s previously derived cells are reintroduced in to the patient’s blood stream, under close supervision. Due to the fact that the cells are autologous there is no risk of rejection during the transplant.
The head of the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Clinic stated that the results so far are very satisfying, patients that were previously completely bedbound regained the ability to walk with the use of a cane. She also stated that awareness regarding the availability of this treatment method in is still very low. She hopes that more MS patients will decide to use the new treatment method and that future patients will not resort to this treatment method as a last resort, since certain degenerative changes are irreversible once they take place.

18/10/2013

Welcome to the Atlas of MS database. Great report! http://www.msif.org/includes/documents/cm_docs/2013/m/msif-atlas-of-ms-2013-report.pdf?f=1

12/09/2013

MS Diet - what is the most important?

23/07/2013

AMEDS Patient's Article in New Pathways!

22/07/2013

I recently accompanied my daughter, Lowenna, to Ameds Centrum. Arranging the check up visit was made incredibly easy for me. Justyna Wojtalik, our co-ordinator, arranged appointments for Lowenna’s diagnostics, physiotherapist and dietician. She booked the hotel en route to the hospital and arranged for me to stay in the very comfortable guest room in the hospital while Lowenna was at Ameds Centrum. Justyna is always courteous and helpful. If you are considering the CCSVI procedure, Justyna will help you every step of the way. When our plans changed, she happily re-arranged things for us – nothing was too much trouble. If you are considering the CCSVI procedure, I can highly recommend Ameds Centrum in Poland. Your co-ordinator will arrange everything from medical appointments to flights, booking the hotel and any necessary transportation while you are in Poland. All of the medical team and administrators are very friendly and speak English! You will be very well cared for during your stay. The hospital is very clean and run extremely efficiently.

Heather Kaute, patient's mother