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The presentation is really clear and Dr. Dake's images really show the problem. Many before and afters! Did this presentation just happen this morning? I LOVE the internet :D I hope he is able to get started on some trials soon. I can easily ride my bike to Stanford from the high school where I teac...

I agree with everyone here! :D Yes, it's early days, and clinical trials can't happen fast enough! My understanding is that Dr. Dake at Stanford stopped the procedure in order to begin clinical trials. The emails I have from his office (form letters - not personal) indicate that those trials will be...

When the time comes. Fingers and toes crossed!

Lisa G

...I have SO felt the same way! I went to a Copaxone "Shared Solutions" presentation locally a few years back, and a Neuro from Wayne State Uni. in Detroit announced he was beginning a study on every other day injections. I informally joined his research, even if he didn't know I was there...

Thanks so much for the quick reply!

I have Blue Shield HMO Access+ through CalPers. I think it's pretty standard public school teacher issue. I'll be in touch with my GP tomorrow to see what I can get rolling. I really appreciate your welcome and advice.

So glad I found this site!

Lisa G

The good news is that I have no new symptoms -- this was my main objective in having the stent procedure -- NOT TO PROGRESS! Great post Tracy -- I think people need to be aware there are no guarantees -- you did an excellent job of reminding everyone that the "stenter" is not going to be ...

...am so glad to have found such a caring group of people. No matter what happens with my MS, I know I have found a new family.

Thank you, each of you, for being here!

Lisa G

...this procedure? ...I'm new here and trying to read everything in one four-day weekend 8O !! ... The thing I don't seem to see in many posts is how folks are paying for this procedure at Dr. Dake's. I guess my real question is, has anyone been successful having his/her HMO insurance cover this? .....

Hello there! How do we go about getting worked up for CCSVI? I plan on speaking to his neuro tomorrow but assume I will be scoffed at. Hi Kacey, You and I learned about this at the same time. I'm hoping someone will answer your question about how to proceed. In the meantime, I'm reading anything an...