Lyme Disease is an infectious or bacterial disease caused due to the bite of infected ticks by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This disease can affect the central nervous system, skin, heart, and eyes, making it the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. People living in wooded or hilly areas, or those with pets, are at higher risk of contracting Lyme disease.

Within a few minutes, the body starts reacting to the bite causing cardinal symptoms. In severe cases, the infection can cause degeneration in the central nervous system. Stem Cell Therapy for Lyme Disease is an innovative treatment option to reverse the damage to central nervous system cells and structures due to infection. Moreover, Stem Cell Therapy still requires a bit of patience, research, and ethical considerations to be practiced around the globe.

The primary cause of Lyme disease is the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium, which is transmitted to humans via tick bites. The transmission occurs when immature or adult ticks infected with the bacterium bite humans. Immature ticks are less than 2 mm in size, making them difficult to detect, while adult ticks are more visible and should be removed promptly if found on the body. The disease is most actively transmitted and ticks reproduce in the winter season.

Symptoms can appear within 3 to 30 days of infection.

Common symptoms include:

Headaches, fever, tremors, joint/muscle pain, and swollen lymph nodes

Red rash (erythema migraines) with a bull’s-eye appearance at the bite site

In more severe or untreated cases, symptoms may include: 

- Swelling and pain in larger joints

- Dizziness and palpitations

- Severe neck stiffness and headaches due to cerebral inflammation

- Facial paralysis

- Lesions in joints and other areas

- Severe and intermittent joint pain

- Post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (persistent symptoms even after antibiotic treatment)

The initial treatment involves diagnostic blood tests to confirm Lyme disease. Once diagnosed, antibiotic therapy is the most effective treatment. Typically, a few weeks of antibiotics can lead to a favorable prognosis. However, residual symptoms may persist even after treatment, and in severe cases, cellular damage may not be treatable with conventional therapies. In such cases, bacteria may develop resistance to medications, necessitating alternative treatments.

Recent advancements in stem cell therapy (SCT) suggest it could be a promising alternative for treating Lyme disease and post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS). Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) possess potent immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help regulate the immune system and reduce inflammation, alleviating Lyme disease symptoms.

Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy:

- Reduction in painful symptoms

- Immune system regulation

- Assistance in eradicating Borrelia bacteria

Stem cell therapy has shown effectiveness in treating over 350 diseases associated with Lyme disease. The efficacy of SCT depends on the duration (acute or chronic), the patient's condition, and age. In severe cases, multiple treatments may be necessary.

Neurological diseases like stroke, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease have high mortality and morbidity rates, impairing brain function. Conventional treatments include endovascular thrombectomy (ET), intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV-tPA), and other medications.

A modern approach involves using exosomes with stem cell therapy. Research shows that exosomes can enhance:

 - Angiogenesis

- Neurogenesis in ischemic boundary zones

- Neurite remodeling

- Synaptic plasticity

Combining stem cell therapy with exosomes can improve functional, tissue-level, and cellular recovery in individuals with neurological diseases. Post-Stroke Benefits of Exosomal Therapy:

Oligodendrogenesis: Formation of new oligodendrocytes Remyelination: Restoration of the myelin sheath

Axonal Sprouting: Growth of new axons

 Exosomes also boost the expression of neuroprotective microRNAs (miR-133b, miR-210, miR-184, miR-17-92), aiding in disease prognosis.

These innovative treatments offer a comprehensive approach to managing Lyme disease and associated neurological disorders, providing hope for improved patient outcomes and quality of life.

At Renue we believe that if you are truly interested in Healthspan (Living better, not just longer.”) then it’s important that we are aware of our Biological Age vs Chronological Age.  Remember you can”t measure success without a starting point.  With TruDiagnostic’s TruAge testy you will receive 9 personalized Epigenetic Health Scores and actionable insights to slow aging

Biological Age

How old your body is compared to your real age

Pace of Aging

How quickly you're aging each year

Organ System Ages

The age of key organs (heart, brain, liver, etc.)

Fitness Age

Your physical health based on strength, lung capacity, and movement

Smoking Impact

How smoking has affected your epigenetic age

Alcohol Impact

How alcohol consumption has influenced your health

Count on your Renue Advisor and staff to help you have a pleasant experience. Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up from the hotel and take you to The Renue Medical Centre in the Joya Hospital. Our staff will welcome and assist you at the Centre.

• Our staff will check you in at the Centre and take you on a tour of the facilities, including The Renue Laboratory, where your stem cells and exosomes are produced. You will also visit the Hyperbaric Chamber facility, an essential part of The Renue Difference.

• After your check-in, our medical associates will proceed with any necessary blood work or tests organized by your Patient Advisor. 

• After that, you will meet with your doctor to review your file. Then, your doctor will make any adjustments to your treatment schedule submitted by your Renue Patient Advisor. 

• Once your doctor has reviewed your file, additional testing might be required—for example, X-Rays, MRIs, and others. 

• After that, you will have your first Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) session.

• Following your first treatment session, our Renue chauffeur will return you to your hotel.

Evening

Do you have any plans for the evening? Or maybe you would need a chauffeur? 

Remember that relaxation can improve your health, too. Ask our Renue chauffeur for suggestions. They know the places to go in Puerto Vallarta.

• Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up according to the schedule and take you to The Renue Centre. 

• Your scheduled treatment will start as soon as you arrive. 

• Then, after your treatment and second Hyperbaric Chamber session, the Renue chauffeur will return you to the hotel.

Evening

Your Renue Journey allows you to explore all that Puerto Vallarta has to offer. 

Ask our Renue Concierge for suggestions, and remember to enjoy yourself.