Paralysed Man Hopes To Walk Again From Stem Cell Treatment of India
Andrew McGinty, 41, from Palmwoods, Sunshine Coast, in south-east Queensland, who was paralysed in a motorcycle accident almost two years ago, hopes to walk again after receiving a controversial stem cell treatment in India. Andrew leaves for India today.
Brisbane woman Sonya Smith made international headlines when she managed to walk again after having the stem cell therapy earlier this year, after being paralysed in a car accident.
Mr McGinty says a television current affairs program on Sunday night, which dismissed the treatment, has not changed his mind and he is inspired bay Sonya’s progress.
Sonya regained the feeling in herself after three weeks, so it may take a shorter time or it might take a bit longer, it’s really up to the stem cell itself and how it regrows the nerve.
As most of us could feel the human sufferings, we are very much hopeful in stem cell treatment, best of luck Andrew your recovery is not only a personal event its a global requirement.
July 29th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
This is so exciting, it gives me tingles just thinking about it. My partner is a paraplgic and we are hoping one day soon he will get the opportuinity to undergo this treatment. The money is really the main set back. Benjamine is 25 and had a dirtbike accident just over 2 years ago. We both have dreams of him walking again. I would love for it to happen some time this year. I love him so much. He deserves it. We would love to get in contact with you Andrew. Best wishes. Teri-Gympie,Q
October 3rd, 2007 at 8:39 am
I would love to find out if Andrew has made any recovery. My Mother suffered an arterial venous malformation in her spine and it took 5 years to be finally diagnosed and operated on. This has left her in a wheel chair, with very little power in her legs at all. If I knew this could work I would re-mortgage my house to try and help. I would really like to get in contact with you Andrew.
November 21st, 2007 at 4:09 am
I like to know the details as my son is a patient
March 24th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Hi guys, Im so sorry i havent replied soones but i only found this today. If you have any questions please dont hesitate to email me or contact me on 0401764190 or (07)54573618 once again i am sorry all the best Andrew
May 1st, 2008 at 2:09 am
Hi Andrew,
Could you please let me know the hospital name and city in whch you are receiving the treatment in India?
My father has PVD and i would like to know the details.
I Wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Prasanth.
May 1st, 2008 at 3:11 am
I would like to knw more abt it as my mom is suffering frm Spinal injury.
May 26th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Hi,
After reading ur story, I am also hopeful that my brother who has been paralysed for past 18 years will be benefitted from this treatment. Could u plz let me the details of this treatment and their address also.
Thanks.
Regards,
Shailja
June 19th, 2008 at 4:01 am
Hello
Can anybody tell me where this stem cell treatment is given in India.
I would be interested even if it is a research trial.
I don’t mind spending upto a point.
This is for my paraplegic brother.
Thanks Lalita Joshi, Nashik
July 4th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
hi guys sorry for the long delay,the name of the hospital is NUTECH MEDIWORLD it is at green park in new delhi if you look this name up on the net you will be able to get all the information you are looking for the name of the doctor is GEETA SCHROFF i hope this helps and i wish you all the very best also look into the research they are doing in BEIJING CHINA i think the procedure they are doing may have more posative effects
take care all ANDREW
July 4th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Hi Teri, It is Andrew sorry for the delay if you would like to contact me my email address is andrew.mcginty@bigpond.com if you have any questions i will be happy to answer them.
Andrew