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Is stem cell treatment for osteoarthritis in knees worth pursuing in Thailand?

Danny *******
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Has anyone had stem cell treatment for osteoarthritis in their knees in Thailand or any other treatment that has worked, I am interested to know if it is worth pursuing
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The discussion revolves around the effectiveness of stem cell and PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) treatments for osteoarthritis in the knees. Several commenters share their personal experiences, highlighting that PRP injections have provided excellent results for some, while others note mixed outcomes with stem cell treatments. A participant mentions their past autologous stem cell transplant for cancer, indicating varied success in knee treatments. The overall sentiment suggests that individual results may vary significantly depending on the severity of the condition.
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Mark *******
Mark *******
Had PRP in one knee worked really well.

Sri Racha hospital, consultation, X-rays and jabs 18,000.

Sure cell in Pratumnak 7000 for two jabs they informed me .
Danny *******
Danny *******
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@Mark ******
after a bit more research I am leaning towards PRP I need both knees done so I might try Surecell in Pratumnak. Mark how many injections did you require and how long ago did you have them, from what I understand a follow up injection is recommended every 12 months
Mark *******
Mark *******
@Danny ******
I only had two jabs in one knee, one month apart.

That was September 2023 , I thought I would have more jabs any time soon as I am back in 🇹🇭🇹🇭Thailand 🇹🇭🇹🇭, but at the moment I don’t think I need them.

When at home working on my feet for eight hours I was in agony after that and when in bed would get woken up with the pain about 10 times a night it was constant.

I had the two jabs in September and I’ve been so much better since that time. Don’t get 10% of the pain I did .

At surecell they said 5000 for the first jab and 2000 for the next in another location.

So if you have one in each knee for starters, that will be 7000 don’t know what the price will be after that as I didn’t any further questions .

For me, they worked great, but I have known other people who said it made no difference to them. Maybe it depends on how bad your knees are in the first place.

I was all up for having knee replacement surgery I was in that much pain but thought I would try this first and so glad I did.

Hope it works out for you 👍
Danny *******
Danny *******
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@Mark ******
thank you Mark for your reply
Shlomo ***********
Shlomo ***********
I had anAutologous Stem cell transplant in 2017 for cancer treatment. I’m cancer free, not without complications but I’m alive!

I have had friends that have had a treatment for knees. I sent a message to ask how it’s going, he said “ It did not help me much but my knee was pretty far gone.”
Michael **********
Michael **********
I was interested in stem cell replacement in my knee. Heading to pattaya in April.
Danny *******
Danny *******
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@Michael *********
I would like to know how it goes Michael
Traceys *********
Traceys *********
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Pauline *******
Pauline *******
I had PRP injections in both knees with excellent results.
Danny *******
Danny *******
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@Pauline ******
did they do both knees on the same day and were the treatments performed a week apart, did you have much discomfort after each treatment
Pauline *******
Pauline *******
@Danny ******
this is my personal experience. Maybe it's not the same success for everyone but having had steroidal cortisol jabs in UK I will say the improvement is far more long term.
Danny *******
Danny *******
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@Pauline ******
thank you Pauline for your reply
Pauline *******
Pauline *******
@Danny ******
both knees done together. My left knee is worst and the needle going in was uncomfortable because of some scar tissue inside. But not painful in anyway. I think they were done 1-2 weeks apart. Within a month after jabs I was taking stairs like 20 years ago😀
Pauline *******
Pauline *******
@Jim *******
yeah good luck with that waiting list! I'm still waiting on referral for cataract, had op done here 2 years ago😀 seriously though those injections may not work for everyone but I was very happy with results. Definitely worth a try in my opinion.
Pauline *******
Pauline *******
@Jim *******
several years ago I was told by consultant in UK that knee replacement was my next option. I didn't want surgery so I struggled on with pain meds. Then I found this and it really turned things round for me. I found the steroid jabs I got in UK were great but the benefits of them only lasted around 10 weeks then back to square 1.
Phil ******
Phil ******
@Pauline ******
tell me more. Did your knees lack cartilage and were bone one bone? Also the cost would be nice
Pauline *******
Pauline *******
@Phil *****
my knees had bone on bone friction due to lack of synovial fluid. The injection is into the tissue and encourages the renewal of said tissue. I had 3 jabs in each knee and a 4th topup about 6 months later. Price around 20,000bht.
Pauline *******
Pauline *******
@Phil *****
Surecell medical clinic.
Phil ******
Phil ******
@Pauline ******
ok whats there facebook page
Pauline *******
Pauline *******
@Phil *****
sorry I can't remember exact price but I think they offered buy 3 get 1 free. Tbh after the 3 I didn't really need the 4th. I don't have a link but their office is on pratamnak soi 6, in a condo building. They have a FB page.
Phil ******
Phil ******
@Pauline ******
thanks Pauline. Please send the link if you can as my wife needs it. Was ฿20k for the whole treatment?
Michael ********
Michael ********
Pauline *******
Pauline *******
@Michael *******
in Sure cell clinic in Pattaya.

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