Thank you for your input Dr. Payne
Dr. Payne PhD. was one of the doctors I asked about botox as he is very knowledgeable as to what is going on as far as treatment in Mexico. Following is his reply:
Botox is a neurotoxin which, when improperly used or when used therapeutically but in high dose form or in frequent low doses, might influence some aspects of stem cell activity (following a treatment). A more pressing question is did this MS patient even get a true stem cell treatment? (See below)
With regard to stem cell treatments in Mexico: I have been dialoging off and on for some time with Ministry of Health officials, especially in the state of Baja. There has been a proliferation of stem cell clinics along the US-Mexican border, as you are undoubtedly aware. Apparently many docs are taking "quickie" (often weekend) training courses on how to extract cord stem cells, then opening their own labs and proceeding to process cord blood and treat patients. This is truly reprehensible, as it is unlikely that these makeshift labs come anywhere close to having the equipment, qualified personnel, and procedures in place to properly extract, produce and culture cord stem cells. Actually there is some evidence that what is occurring more-often-than-not in these "labs" involves just spinning down cord blood, removing some components and administering this mish-mosh to unwitting patients. In addition, I was told about one Mexican doctor was acquiring cords from some local hospital and literally milking blood out of it, then putting this mess in an IV bag and dripping it into patients (He didn't even have a valid medical degree and is on the run now from Mexican law enforcement officials). And yes, some of these patients wound up very ill -- some in ER back in the USA!.
People considering going to Mexico or any other foreign country for stem cell therapy should exercise caution in terms of accepting website statements or even documents concerning stem cell sources or affiliate labs (Many enterprising souls, I've been told, create certification documents and even faux licenses such using a PC and various sophisticated software programs such as Adobe Photoshop). My suggestion at this point-in-time for prospective patients is this: Contact the Ministry/Department/Bureau of Health in the country housing the clinic or hospital you plan on visiting and ask about the status of same in terms of licensing, complaints, problems, internal labs and their certification, etc. Take nothing for granted, as charlatans and cons abound who are adept at hoodwinking even some experts.
Anthony G. Payne, Ph.D.