Sarah’s Mom, Fiona sent us this wonderful video today. It has been split into two parts. Click below to view.

Sarah, now 23 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) as a baby. She was plagued with a multitude of disorders from 6 months old. Sarah was malnourished and found it very difficult to absorb any nutrients.

For years she required IV TPN and lipids or a feeding tube. Sarah saw no relief and in her early 20s her health continued to deteriorate. That was until last November (2014) when she received her first high dose infusion of mesenchymal stem cells. Following her stem cell treatment (that she received in Mexico), Sarah had an immediate surge of energy and actually felt hungry and enjoyed a meal for the first time in years. By month two (January 2015), her digestive disorder was totally resolved. Her doctors are so impressed with her response they are writing a study and a peer review publication is set to be released shortly. Sarah is scheduled to receive more of her own adult stem cells (mesenchymal stem cells) over the next few months.

At the six month mark Sarah has a new lease on life. She is riding horses, swimming, taking college courses and spending time with her friends for the first time ever.

Before Sarah received her stem cell treatment she was on high dose chemo and 23 maintenance drugs. Her drug intake is now down to 15 and this number is continuing to be reduced.

Here Sarah and her Mom, Fiona explain in detail Sarah’s journey of recovery.

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