What is Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the Northern Hemisphere. It is caused by the spread of the bacteria Borrelia through the bite of ticks. If caught early and treated with antibiotics, patients have a good chance of recovery. However, later stage cases can have more severe symptoms, and even cured patients can suffer from post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS). Symptoms include fatigue, chronic pain, joint pain, and nervous system issues. When left untreated, Lyme-induced inflammation can damage cells, tissues, and organs. In some patients (15%), inflammation also develops in the nervous system, causing neurologic symptoms like numbness, weakness, and even facial paralysis.

How stem cells help with Lyme disease
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can suppress an overactive immune response and counteract inflammation. This makes them useful in the treatment of Lyme disease and PTLDS, where the infection with Borrelia triggers a profound inflammatory response.

Fortunately, MSCs naturally seek out inflammation in the body. After MSC transplantation, patients can expect a reduction in both pain and inflammatory symptoms, as well as assistance in eliminating the Borrelia bacteria. At the same time, the MSCs are also expected to help repair and regenerate any damage from Lyme-induced inflammation.

*Typical Treatment Protocol
A typical protocol consists of intravenous transplant of 100+ million cord tissue-derived MSCs (Mesenchymal Stem Cells). The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes. The protocol is minimally invasive to the patient and has very little downtime. Patients normally travel home two days following their scheduled appointment.

Treatment goals
Our protocol aims to reduce the overall levels of chronic low-grade inflammation in the body. The effects are expected to last for a very long time.

Stem cells are uniquely and intrinsically able to migrate to sites of damage and inflammation in the body. Studies have shown that stem cells are able to orchestrate the repair and regeneration of deteriorated tissues, as well as modulate the immune system, to promote better health.

The benefits of stem cell therapy can include a reduction in harmful symptoms, the slowing of the progression of the disease, and an overall increase in quality of life.

*Treatment protocols are individualized for each patient according to a variety of factors, including overall patient health, condition, and severity. A protocol optimized for your particular situation will be developed in consultation with a stem cell physician and a review of your medical records.