CCSVI Mexico: Patient experiences.

Angeles Health International is Mexico’s largest hospital network and their facility in Tijuana offers CCSVI treatment for multiple sclerosis. CCSVI, or chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, is a condition that has been linked with MS. CCSVI treatment, or liberation therapy as it is sometimes called, involves correcting the characteristics of CCSVI, which are narrowed veins in the brain and spinal cord. This then improves the symptoms of MS, often drastically. The CCSVI unit at Angeles Health is overseen by esteemed interventional cardiologist Dr Jorge Luna, who was trained at Stanford University, USA.



Some of the MS patients who have undergone surgery at CCSVI Mexico decided to give video interviews shortly after treatment. They are incredibly positive about their experiences and results.



Mr. McGee travelled from Canada to the CCSVI Mexico clinic at the end of 2010. He had been suffering with MS since 1982 and before his CCSVI treatment his symptoms were severe: He was unable to walk or move his arms and hands very much, his voice had become very weak and his eyesight was also failing. After his hour-long procedure he asserted that his voice was stronger and his eyesight had immediately improved. Able to move his arms and hands much more easily, McGee was happy with his once swollen, purple feet going down and returning to their usual color.



The pleased patient said he found Dr. Jorge Luna and Dr. Daniel Morales, a neurosurgeon, friendly, helpful and very good at explaining everything clearly and in perfect English.



Family members of the recovering Canadian were equally positive about the CCSVI Mexico experience. One said hospital Angeles was one of the cleanest she had ever been to. Another added: "We hope there are more improvements in store, we’re just happy that we did it."



Ryan Gilbert and his wife Trisha were also satisfied with the level care at CCSVI Mexico. Diagnosed with MS six years prior to his treatment, Ryan’s health had been deteriorating rapidly. His wife looked emotional as she described how the MS symptoms worsened over time. Dizziness, slurred speech and an inability to stand or balance for very long were the characteristics of Ryan’s illness. An hour and a half later and the Canadian reported improved speech, walking and stability in his legs.



"I don’t really need my cane any longer" boasted Mr. Gilbert, although he continued to use to appease his anxious wife.





The couple found doctors at the CCSVI Mexico hospital to be very professional and they were both very animated about how well the staff resolved all problems, however small, immediately.



Trisha Gilbert had initially been apprehensive about choosing CCSVI Mexico. "I had co-workers saying you’re nuts" she laughed. Her husband said CCSVI treatment changed his life and added jubilantly: "I’m almost able to dance and it’s only been one day."



One woman who had been treated in Tijuana even urged others to consider CCSVI Mexico. Jan, who came from New Brunswick in Canada, chose CCSVI treatment after seeing the positive results of friends who had undergone the same procedure. Her husband was equally enthusiastic: "If people can find a way to have the procedure done, just to improve that quality of life somewhat, do whatever you can. If there are family members there to help you, go forward with it."







Roisin Evans is the author of this article on Patient Experiences Mexico. Find more information on CCSVI Treatment In Mexicos here.