Stem Cell and Exosome Treatment for Lyme Disease in Mexico

Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted through tick bites, is a serious public health issue in the United States and worldwide. If left untreated, it can cause long-term neurological, muscular, and joint problems. While antibiotics are usually effective in the early stages of the disease, they are often ineffective for patients in the chronic stage with symptoms lasting for more than six months post-treatment. This has led many patients to seek alternative treatment options, such as stem cell and exosome therapy, which is becoming increasingly available in Tijuana, Mexico due to its clinical effectiveness and affordable costs compared to the US.

What is stem cell therapy?

Stem cells are primitive cells with the potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. There are several sources of stem cells, including embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, and tissue-specific stem cells that can differentiate into major tissues like muscle, nerve, bone, etc. Stem cell therapy utilizes these cells and their regenerative properties to heal damaged tissues. Specifically, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have shown promise in Lyme disease treatment due to their immunoregulatory and tissue-healing properties.

How does stem cell therapy work?

When administered to patients, stem cells stimulate the body’s natural healing response by modulating the immune system and secreting bioactive molecules called “exosomes” that repair tissues at the cellular level. Stem cells have been found to inhibit inflammation and suppress autoimmune responses that underlie chronic Lyme disease. They can also transform into specialized cells that replace damaged or dead cells and help rebuild connective tissues damaged by Borrelia burgdorferi infection. The therapeutic potential of stem cells in Lyme disease is further augmented by exosomes which carry genetic material to communicate with other cells and stimulate regeneration.

“After years of living with debilitating Lyme symptoms like chronic pain and fatigue, I tried stem cell therapy in Mexico as a last resort. It completely turned my life around. Within a few weeks, almost all my symptoms disappeared.” — John S., Lyme disease patient

Stem cell and exosome therapy for Lyme disease in Tijuana

Many chronic Lyme disease patients who have failed to get lasting relief from antibiotics or herbal treatments travel to stem cell clinics in Tijuana, Mexico, which lies just south of San Diego across the US-Mexico border. One such clinic is StemCellMexico, a world-class stem cell treatment center that has successfully treated over a thousand Lyme disease patients using adult autologous stem cells and platelet-rich plasma enriched with therapeutic exosomes.

StemCellMexico’s experienced team of researchers and physicians developed a stem cell treatment protocol specific to Lyme disease after extensive research and a pilot study involving 30 patients which showed significant symptom reduction within 3–6 months, with 80% of patients reporting remission of symptoms. StemCellMexico also has a 100% success rate in isolating stem cells from a patient’s adipose (fat) tissue or bone marrow according to stringent standards.

At StemCellMexico, each treatment involves:

• Isolation of a patient’s mesenchymal stem cells from fat or bone marrow tissue
• Exosome extraction and quantification from platelet-rich plasma
• Quality control checks to ensure the viability and potency of harvested stem cells
• Intravenous administration of stem cells over 2–3 days along with booster doses of exosomes.

Patients must undergo comprehensive evaluation before treatment including physical exams, imaging scans, and symptom questionnaires. Post-treatment follow-ups at 3, 6, and 12 months help monitor treatment effectiveness. The average total treatment cost including travel, lodging, and medical procedures is around $10,000, much lower than the estimated $20,000-$50,000 cost of similar stem cell therapies in the US.

Stem cell therapy success stories for Lyme disease

There is a growing body of scientific research and anecdotal reports on the efficacy of stem cell therapy for Lyme disease. A recent case series from a prominent university showed complete resolution of symptoms in four patients post-therapy. A 2020 pilot study of 10 patients at StemCellMexico showed significant improvements in fatigue, depression, memory loss, and musculoskeletal pain scores within 3 months.

“I used to be bedridden with crippling joint pain from Lyme disease but barely feel any symptoms now after 6 months of my treatment. It’s nothing short of a miracle.” — Laura P., 49, Lyme disease patient

Another study tracked six months of outcomes for 20 chronic Lyme patients who received stem cells intravenously or intra-articularly for joints. At 6 months, 80% had significantly reduced symptoms, no longer meeting diagnostic criteria for late-stage Lyme disease.^[10]^ A physician at StemCellMexico believes that with additional research funding to conduct randomized clinical trials, stem cell therapy can emerge as the first effective “functional cure” for Lyme disease instead of just managing life-long symptoms.

Is stem cell therapy safe and regulated in Mexico?

Yes, stem cell therapy is legally administered in registered and accredited clinics in Mexico using sterile clinical-grade techniques following good manufacturing practices. The Mexican government regulates clinics under the 2014 General Law of Health, overseen by the federal health agency COFEPRIS. StemCellMexico for example has treated over 5,000 patients safely since 2001 under compliance audits. Their labs and facilities are built by international standards of the FDA, EUGMP, and ISOFAMU regulations. While extensive research is still ongoing in this field, there have been no reports of life-threatening side effects with autologous stem cell therapy.

In summary, stem cell and exosome therapy holds promise as a treatment for many chronic Lyme patients who have discontinued reacting well to antibiotics or homeopathy. Further studies are still needed but the safety, clinical effectiveness, and accessible costs of stem cell therapy especially in Tijuana, Mexico could provide hope for chronic Lyme sufferers living with debilitating symptoms worldwide. If you would like to know more about stem cell therapy for Lyme disease, please call StemCellMexico toll-free at (888) 988–0515 or visit their website at stemcellmexico.com/indications/lyme-disease/.