Stephen Woodward-Parkinson disease (USA)

NAME: Stephen Woodward
SEX: Male
COUNTRY: USA
AGE: 56
DIAGNOSIS: Parkinson's Disease (Stage III)

Before Treatment:

Stephen was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 9 years ago. He had static tremors in his right upper limb 9 years ago and one year later had frequent rigidity in his lower limbs. The muscle tone in his upper limbs had slightly increased causing mild cogwheel rigidity. Starting any kind of movement was difficult and when he could move, it was only slowly. He had to increase the dosage of medication to control his Parkinson's symptoms.

Treatment:

Stephen received 3 neural stem cell injections into the subarachnoid cavity by lumbar puncture. (10/25; 11/6; mild headache; 11/20).

After Treatment:

Stephen can start his movements more quickly as well as turn around more flexibly. The rigidity has been noticeably alleviated after the treatment. The effects of the medications last longer than before.