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FaithS · 08-06-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FaithS

I've thought about pursuing CCVSI. However, when I've weighed the benefit/risk factors, I've decided that it's not worth it at this point.

My MS Specialist says that, except for study trials, it's starting to be pretty much shut down in the US, as two people have had serious complications. One procedure triggered death, resulting from a brain aneurysm, and another, who had a heart attack, survived.

I still support the concept of research, and the right of people to choose to participate in it. However, my choice, at this point, is not to.

~ Faith

Here are some links to studies that cast doubt on Zamboni's theories:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...155710380.html

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...55710380.html"

~ Faith