I’m two weeks out from my second cellular therapy, which included my first intravenous injection of a cellular product containing exosomes, growth factors, and MSCs. I thought I’d share an update because I’ve noticed some interesting changes.
I’m mindful that some or even all of these effects could be placebo, but my results so far align with anecdotal reports I’ve heard from others who’ve received similar treatments.
For context, last year I had an intra-articular injection into my right knee joint for persistent pain, which led to about an 85% improvement over seven months. At the time, an intravenous injection was also offered, but it was outside my budget.
This year, the company offered a deal that allowed me to receive both a localized shot in my ankle and an intravenous injection for the same price as last year. I was primarily interested in the intravenous injection, I saw the extra shot as a bonus.
The intravenous injection itself was quick, it took a couple of minutes. The nurse practitioner mentioned that I might feel either energized or experience flu-like symptoms afterward. I felt energized, and that feeling has persisted for the past two weeks.
I initially planned to wait longer before reporting, but my Oura ring has recorded some notable changes. The night of the therapy, my resting heart rate dropped to its lowest level in about a year and a half—the last time it was that low, I was doing extensive cardio.
My HRV, typically low for my age, also saw a significant increase.
Over the first week post-therapy, my nighttime resting heart rate dropped to this lower level four times, and although it’s mostly back to baseline now, it appears to be trending downwards.
Additionally, my Oura ring has shown an improvement in my resilience score, which has been steadily rising since the start of the month.
I’ve also observed a reduction in arterial stiffness as measured by my Withings Scale.
My arterial stiffness was previously in the optimal range before contracting COVID-19 for the second time—the take away here is avoid covid at all costs.
Here are some other subjective observations:
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I have more energy and feel much more alert—it’s a noticeable change.
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There’s been a significant improvement in my exercise capacity, particularly in terms of stamina. I’ve noticed this during cycling and sprints; I have more in the tank.
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I’ve had residual balance issues since contracting COVID-19, and those seem to have completely cleared up. (I hope it’s permanent.)
I find all of this surprising, as my primary goal for the treatment was to address tendon issues. So far, there’s been no improvement in that area—I’m as sore as I was before the treatment.
While it’s still early, things seem to be trending positively. I know this isn’t a scientific assessment, but based on my reading. My personal opinion is that this might be one of the most powerful treatments available. Unfortunately repeated doses are currently out of my price range. I would love to see what effect regular injections every three months might have.
The good news is that the price is coming down. The nurse practitioner at the facility told me they were moving into a bigger facility so they can treat more patients as it’s proving so popular. Anyway, just thought I’d post if anyone is interested.