AZ Doppler, Now treating for CCSVI

Hello Again Everyone, Its been awhile, and I feel terrible that I have not been able to refer you to anyone, since AZ Heart stopped treating.

But now I can give you information on AZ doppler. They are treating patients right now, no long wait lists. You can contact them directly. They Do Not take insurance, and the total cost for everything including scans is $9240.00

Here is their Contact info:
Ask for Mckinzie Seely
(602) 368-1079
Email mckinzie@azdoppler.com

a small update on me:
I am still MS free for almost a year now, thanks to CCSVI. I feel Great, and wish the same for all of you. Best Wishes, if you need to email me I am always here at tisamccay@gmail.com but otherwise from here on out just contact AZ Doppler directly. Thanks, Tisa

For All of you that need AZ heart contact info here it is

Application
To enroll in our program, please call 602-240-5866 or e-mail us at VIP@lifeguardclinic.com

And yes people have answered my request for feedback from their treatment at AZ heart. They have just chose to do so via email. I can tell you it is all positive thus far. thanks T

From Lifegaurd and AZ HEART

History and Origin of CCSVI
Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) is a term used to describe compromised flow of blood in the veins draining the central nervous system. Outflow obstructions of the internal jugular veins, vertebral veins, and/or azygous vein and their tributaries result in stasis or reflux of these outflow veins and redirection of flow. Many patients with CCSVI appear to have multiple sclerosis (MS), and many patients with MS have CCSVI. This condition could also be related to other neurological diseases.
Vascular surgeon Paolo Zamboni of Italy proposes that CCSVI has a role in the pathogenesis of MS. He suggests that resistance to cerebrospinal venous outflow causes vicarious redistribution through small collateral veins that cannot handle high flow. Zamboni and his colleagues theorized that the malformed blood vessels caused increased deposition of iron in the brain, which in turn triggers autoimmunity and degeneration of the nerve’s myelin sheath.
Dr. Zamboni and his associates have performed interventional procedures to correct CCSVI and find that 73% of patients improved. Some patients however, may only have transient relief, or no relief of their symptoms.
The Venous Impairment Program (VIP) at LifeGuard
LifeGuard and the Arizona Heart Institute (AHI) currently offer diagnostic testing and intervention for CCSVI. The testing/intervention include:
Bilateral internal jugular and vertebral venous duplex ultrasound taken in supine and upright position
Multi-slice venous CT of the head, neck, and chest to assess venous flow in the internal jugular, vertebrals and azygous veins.
Venogram and venoplasty with possible stent (currently, only when absolutely indicated)
CBC, CMP, lipids, PT/PTT, TSH, and EKG prior to the intervention.
The venogram is performed under local anesthesia. A small sheath (tube) is inserted into a vein in the groin. A catheter is inserted through the sheath and navigated into the neck and chest veins. Dye is injected in the veins to identify narrowing, blockage or other abnormalities. When observed, a balloon catheter is inserted and inflated to open the blood vessel and improve the flow. Currently stents are not routinely used.
Costs/Insurance
If you have insurance that is accepted by AHI, they will file your insurance. Any noncovered services are your financial responsibility based on the cash pricing below. $2,500 for the diagnostic testing package includes:
Neurology record review
Duplex ultrasound
Venous CT
Test results reviewed with physician
Copies of test results
Preparation and explanation of venography and venoplasty if indicated
Consultation with Dr. Diethrich or his designee
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Venous Impairment Program
VIP  2632 N. 20th Street  Phoenix, AZ 85006  Ph: 602.240.5866  Fax: 602.604.5039
A $300 non-refundable fee must be submitted with patient’s medical records. The $2200 balance will be collected prior to the diagnostic testing if accepted into the program. Venogram, venoplasty, laboratory analysis and EKG are $6,000 if performed. There will be an additional charge of $2,000 per stent if medically necessary. Acceptable funds are cash or credit card.
*Testing done at other locations will only be accepted if it meets the VIP protocol. We suggest that you have the testing here to avert unnecessary expenses.
What is Special about Our Program?
We have a highly skilled staff and testing and interventions are performed in one location over a one to two day period. In addition, Phoenix enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year, and offers fine dining, 5 star accommodations, sports and many other activities should you wish to combine pleasure with your medical care.
Out of Town Patients
Once accepted, you should plan on spending a minimum of two complete days to complete your testing and intervention. We will provide you with a list of nearby hotels.
Application
To enroll in our program, please call 602-240-5866 or e-mail us at VIP@lifeguardclinic.com.
Venous Impairment Program
VIP  2632 N. 20th Street  Phoenix, AZ 85006  Ph: 602.240.5866  Fax: 602.604.5039
John A. Sutherland, MD - Cardiologist
Director, Cardiovascular Imaging, Arizona Heart Institute
Dr. John A. Sutherland is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology and has championed the applications of vascular ultrasound, 64-slice CT Angiography and MR imaging for advanced cardiovascular diagnostics. He has designed some of the innovative image technology used in our program. Dr. Sutherland joined the Arizona Heart Institute in 1998 after practicing cardiology for 20 years in Augusta, Maine. He earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard College in Massachusetts, received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, and completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Sutherland is a member of the American College of Cardiology.
Edward B. Diethrich, MD - Cardiovascular Surgeon
Medical Director and Founder of the Arizona Heart Institute
Dr. Edward B. Diethrich is regarded as one of the world’s pioneers in heart disease diagnosis and innovative cardiovascular treatments. Under the tutelage of famed heart surgeons Dr. Michael DeBakey and Dr. Denton Cooley, Dr. Diethrich completed his thoracic and cardiovascular training at Baylor College of Medicine where he remained as assistant professor in surgery until 1971 when he founded the Arizona Heart Institute, the nation’s first freestanding outpatient clinic devoted solely to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart and blood vessel disease.
Dr. Diethrich actively performs state-of-the art cardiovascular and endovascular procedures using the latest techniques, many of which he developed and brought to market. He is board certified in general, thoracic and cardiovascular surgery and is a member of all the specialty societies representing the cardiovascular field including the American College of Surgeons, American College of Cardiology, Fellow Royal College of Surgeons, and Chairman of the Board of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists.
VIP Faculty Leadership

To Anyone that has been treated in Arizona

Hello Everyone, I know its been awhile, but I would love to hear feedback from everyone who has been treated fro CCSVI or VIP. I want to hear about progress!! As you all know I went into remission a few months ago, and I am hoping you all have the same results, or are at least feeling major improvements. I know Dr. D is treating about 3 people a day, and has been doing so for a little over a month. So please comment on my blog or email me at tisamccay@gmail.com with post procedure updates. Thanks and God Bless, T

Great News From AZHI and Lifegaurd

Guess What???? I just spoke with Teresa and AZHI and Lifegaurd are Happy to announce that they are billing insurance!!!!!! However if your insurance does not cover it you will be responsible. If you are on my or Teresa's list or both you should have received an information packet via email that should be filled out and returned to AZHI/ Lifegaurd then you will be contacted for an appointment. They will treat you same day if your tests show blocked veins. We have come a long way people, but we are here. They have already treated 10 people this week! So get your packets in and any questions regarding packets or appointments should be referred to Lifegaurd. You will find there contact info in the post below this one on Tisas Ms Liberation Blog. Yeah!!!! I hope you are all as happy as I am!!!!

Here it is Cost for testing and treatment

From: Carroll, Sue
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 12:01 PM
To: 'Tisa McCay'
Cc: Capriotti, Teresa
Subject: MS Statement on your site

Tisa…we appreciate your feedback. We have made changes to our program and will begin sending letters out today. When you have time, if you can change your site to reflect the wording below we would appreciate your help.

VIP for MS Patients
LifeGuard at the Arizona Heart Institute has established the Venous Impairment Program (VIP) to diagnose venous abnormalities that may be associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Diagnostic testing and intervention, if necessary, is offered to patients with a neurologist’s diagnosis of MS.
The cash price for the diagnostic testing is $2,700. If your studies indicate venous abnormalities, a venogram with venous angioplasty will be offered at the cash price of $7,000. At the present time, insurance is not accepted for this program. We are happy to give you a statement which includes procedure and CPT codes for services rendered. You may use this to submit a claim to your insurance provider on your behalf to determine if you are eligible for reimbursement of any of your expenses. Any payment by insurance should be sent directly to you, the patient. If you are interested in this program, please contact us at VIP@Lifeguardclinic.com.


Also the original list is still in effect. If you are on it you will receive an email in the next 3 working days. you can still email Teresa to check your spot on the list


Thanks,
Sue Carroll
LifeGuard Executive Director
2632 North 20th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-707-3535
Fax 602-707-3536

Good News

Hey everyone, I had a meeting with Dr. d and Teresa today, and shared all of your comments of disappointment. They are now revising the cost and including treatment immediately following testing if needed. They really want to help. Tomorrow they are sending me a revised version of cost and a statement to confirm they will be treating as well. I will post it as soon as I get it. Still working hard for all of you. T

corrected email for Vip list at az heart

VIP@lifeguardclinic.com

From Teresa

LifeGuard Website and Tisa’s Blog/Facebook
VIP for MS Patients
LifeGuard at the Arizona Heart Institute has established the Venous Impairment Program (VIP) to diagnose venous abnormalities that may be associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). At the present time, only diagnostic testing is offered to patients with a neurologist’s diagnosis of MS. We anticipate adding an interventional program to treat venous insufficiency once sufficient studies are done to confirm the correlation between venous disease and MS. Diagnostic studies offered include:
Bilateral internal jugular and vertebral venous duplex ultrasound
Multislice venous CT of the head and neck
If preliminary testing suggests venous insufficiency, venograms are an option for further diagnosis

The cash price for the diagnostic testing is $3,000. The optional venogram would be an additional $4000. At the present time, we do not accept insurance. If you are interested in this program, please contact us at VIP@Lifeguard.com.


Sue Carroll
LifeGuard Executive Director
2632 North 20th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-707-3535
Fax 602-707-3536

I missed Teresa's Call, but will talk to her tomorrow

However her message did say to tell all of you that they will be sending patient information packets out on Monday to everyone on the list and that they are still moving ahead at full speed.

Answers

So Everyone is asking what does this mean? (about the merger with AZ heart) It was done to better help the hospital move forward in innovative procedures. Is is going to slow things down? No way. Spoke with Teresa this morning. They have a 3 pm mountain standard time meeting today about whats happening. She promised to call me after and let me know what is happening. So stay tuned. I will write a new blog with Answers from Teresa after 3 when ever she calls me. And stay positive people please. I do everything in my power, and will keep doing so.

News About AZ Heart; Dr. Diethrich did this on purpose to move foward with new procedures. It says right here

Amid mounting debts, physician-owned Arizona Heart Institute files for bankruptcy as part of acquisition deal
August 4, 2010 | Shelley Wood
Phoenix, AZ - In what may be a sign of the times, one of the oldest physician-owned heart institutes in the US has filed for bankruptcy as part of an acquisition agreement with a for-profit healthcare management company. The Arizona Heart Institute and Abrazo Health Care, a subsidiary of Vanguard Health Systems, announced the deal late Monday; the affiliated Arizona Heart Hospital, almost half of which was once physician-owned, is also in discussions with Vanguard.

World-renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr Edward Diethrich is the medical director of both the hospital and the institute, which he founded nearly 40 years ago. He explained to heartwire that the institute filed the bankruptcy petition only after the agreement with Vanguard was in place, allowing Vanguard to buy the institute's assets free and clear of liens and other claims under what's known as a 363 asset purchase agreement.

News of the Arizona Heart Institute's bankruptcy petition and Vanguard agreement comes as physician-owned specialty hospitals, as well as independent cardiology practice groups, struggle for survival in what is seemingly an increasingly hostile healthcare environment for both types of institutions.



In the red


In the institute's bankruptcy petition, the number of unsecured creditors is listed as between 200 and 999, while the institute's assets are listed as being between $10 million and $50 million and liabilities at $1 million to $10 million.

Among the list of creditors holding the 20 largest unsecured claims in the bankruptcy petition are GE Healthcare, with an unsecured claim of more than $780 000 for the lease of ultrasound and other equipment, plus a second claim of almost $200 000 for repair and maintenance services. VAS Communications, a medical marketing company, is listed with a claim of $470 400 for "services." Two separate lease claims, one for the Casa Grande office and another for the Surprise office, total over $250 000. The remaining unsecured claims listed in this top-20 list range from $36 000 to $150 000. There are 62 additional pages of creditors listed in the petition.

Mary Wheeler, a spokesperson for the institute, emphasized that a 363 sale is part of the reorganization plan, decided upon prior to filing the petition by both the buyer and the seller. "The buyer, Vanguard, purchases the Arizona Heart Institute, and the proceeds from the purchase are then redistributed toward our outstanding debt owed to our creditors, including vendors, as determined and directed by the courts," she explained to heartwire. "Our voluntary decision to pursue this reorganization, along with the execution of the Vanguard definitive agreement, was strategic and in everyone's best interest, including the institute's employees and physicians, vendors, and most important, our patients."



A solution? Not soon enough for some


Dr Fredric Klopf, who with Dr Murli Raman left West Valley satellites of the Arizona Heart Institute in June to join the competing physician-owned practice group Cardiac Solutions, told heartwire they showed up for work June 1 at the institute's Peoria office to find they'd been evicted for not keeping up on the rent. According to Klopf, the Arizona Heart Institute owed almost $100 000 in lease payments at that specific location dating back at least six months. Klopf and Raman actually were minority owners of the building at the time but were not part of the decision to evict the Arizona Heart Institute branch, Klopf said.

According to Klopf, the institute's arrears at the West Valley satellites included unpaid bills for medical transcription, cleaning, laundry services, and answering services, as well as salaries that weren't paid according to contracts. In fact, fearing the worst, Klopf said he and Raman, aware that the satellite offices were in dire financial trouble, had been in discussions with Vanguard for months about ways to salvage/reopen the clinics, including an offer from Vanguard of back pay to make up the shortfall in their wages over the previous two years, an amount ranging from $500 000 to $1 million each, depending on the calculation used. The proposed temporary solution was for Klopf and Raman to continue to see patients out of the downtown Phoenix offices after the satellites were shuttered, until the Vanguard acquisition was finalized and the debts paid off, something Klopf says was not a reasonable solution, even temporarily, for their largely elderly clientele, "who don't like to drive five miles, let alone 20," Klopf said.

Exactly what kind of debts will now be settled as a result of the bankruptcy filing and acquisition agreement, and to what extent, remains to be seen.

Wheeler could not discuss the institute's outstanding debts, saying only that "the courts [will] determine how the proceeds from the sale are redistributed among our outstanding debts to creditors." Without addressing any of the debts specifically, Wheeler added that at no time was patient care affected in any way.

Lisa Levi, a spokesperson for Vanguard, also declined to discuss the extent of the institute's debts, but noted that the 363 bankruptcy filing is "in essence, a prepackaged bankruptcy filing in which Abrazo was represented as the intended purchaser subject to the judge granting a sale order."



The winds of change


For the physicians remaining at the Arizona Heart Institute, almost all of whom also work at the hospital, the Vanguard acquisition may offer some stability for the beleaguered institute, which has closed a number of other satellite facilities over the past year. There are 15 physicians who work at the downtown offices, Diethrich said. None of the physicians who have an ownership interest in either the hospital or the institute have made dividends from either business, he added.

Over at the Arizona Heart Hospital, the majority owner is Medcath Corp; according to Wheeler, physician ownership of the hospital is now just 28%, down from a high of 49% in the past. Any decision on whether the hospital will also be sold to Vanguard remains MedCath's, Diethrich said, adding that he expects an announcement this week.

According to Diethrich, having a single owner of the institute, the hospital, and ideally the affiliated Arizona Heart Institute Translational Research Center as well, would "make sense" from a business perspective. Over the past few years, he said, MedCath has "felt challenged" by the increasing legislation limiting physician-owned hospitals: section 6001 of the recently passed Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act prohibits physician-owned hospitals that see Medicare patients from expanding (as of March 23, 2010) and bans any new physician-owned Medicare hospitals that are not certified as Medicare providers before the end of the year.

In the current healthcare environment, says Diethrich, MedCath has also "by necessity" become increasingly uninterested in supporting activities beyond clinical care.

"All of that has been very hard for us here at the Heart Institute, because as the philosophy of the hospital environment changes . . . it changes the orientation of your program," Diethrich explained. "We've been very involved in research, education, cutting-edge technologies, and being on the leading edge . . . but when your hospital partner becomes less interested, is a public company, and is not sharing the enthusiasm for the expenditures for research and education that we have, the institute has had to take over this [expense] more and more," he said.



"Very, very costly"


Over the past three years, the institute has "spent an exorbitant amount of money" building new labs and investing in imaging and other state-of-the-art technology, Diethrich told heartwire. "It was very, very costly to us: big expenditures without much help from our hospital partners. As time went on, it was pretty clear to us that we'd have to make some different kinds of relationships."

Vanguard's Abrazo group, which already owns five other hospitals in the Phoenix area, "is the best fit," Diethrich is quoted as saying in a press release, which also notes that the acquisition of the Arizona Heart Institute is the first independent cardiovascular specialty physician practice Abrazo has added to its local network.

Diethrich believes some of the pressures his institute has faced are also being felt by physician groups around the nation. "I do think that we're going to see a reduction in physician-owned hospital practices, and on the other hand, you're going to see an accelerated number of physician groups going with the hospital and working for the hospitals under contracts."

Physicians are "very nervous" about the changes going on in US healthcare, he continued. "[There's] a lot of angst about this, and I think physicians are unsure what the direction is going to be, and what kind of practice they are going to have if they are alone and solo; a lot of things are very scary. You see this happening already, all over the US, where entire groups have now joined a hospital and work for the hospital."



Other factors behind woes


Klopf, however, who witnessed firsthand many of the changes taking place both within and outside of the Arizona Heart Institute, says the blame does not rest solely with a changing healthcare environment. While he spoke glowingly of Diethrich and his vision, calling him "a great guy and a great, innovative surgeon who has really built a great institute," Klopf believes the era of "extravagant" investment in specialized institutes is probably over.

He points to a decline in the number of referrals to specialized institutes like Arizona Heart for the big money-making procedures, as regional practices and hospitals have expanded to include more open-heart and complex interventional services; an increase in the number of high-cost/low-reimbursement procedures by institute physicians; and its expensive international development arm, which sought to open a heart hospital in Singapore, known as Arizona Heart International.

"It's not a secret that [the Arizona Heart Institute] has accumulated a lot of debt over the years," Klopf told heartwire. "I think their problems have much less to do with the changing climate in terms of physician-owned hospitals and subspecialty hospitals and more to do with the debt they've accrued over the years, and the fact that they had to file bankruptcy in order to reorganize. There are really a lot of bigger issues that are independent of the broader healthcare environment."

A Tiny update

I spoke with Teresa last week. She said they were just finalizing cost and insurance. They were still Unsure if insurance will cover it. But other than that they are starting as soon as they can get the cost down. Sorry I don't have a better update than that. If I could go in there and make them move faster I would. You guys all know that I am on your side.

Email Teresa with Questions or if you want to be added to the list.

tcapriotti@azheart.com

Its Almost the 1st of Aug!!

Thats all!! :)

Update from Teresa on treatment in AZ

I just got off the phone with Teresa. I am here to update you so she doesn't have to make 313 phone calls. Although she is more than happy to speak with you via email. She told me to tell you all that if you want to contact her with ANY questions emailing her will get you a faster response. So here is the most up to date information regarding Venous impairment Procedure. OR V.I.P. That is what they have named it for certain reasons. ( keeping the doors open to treat all of you)

When will they start?
I know all of you must be feeling like this is taking forever. And I'm with you. It is. But they are just trying to go about it in the right way so that they will not get shut down, and insurance will cover treatment. New Date: Aug. 1st. I said Teresa is this the final date or are you guys going to push it back again? She said this is the final date.

What is taking so Long? And I want to curse when I say that but this is a positive blog so I wont. I just want you all to know I am as upset and inpatient as you are.
So back to the question. They are talking with different insurance companies, and are almost positive they can get insurance to cover your treatment. That is for US citizens only. That is a HUGE deal guys. You will not have to come up with thousands of dollars out of pocket. So :) for that.

Extra Notes from Teresa:
This is NOT a Randomized study. Everyone with compromised veins will be treated. No placebo.
You will have to have a CTV and venous duplex ultra sound of bilateral, internal jugular vein and vertebral veins. As well as the azygos vein which will be viewed during veinogram. In words we all understand, CTV Cat scan of veins. They have switched from MRV to CTV because it is more detailed. Duplex Ultra sound of all the veins listed above. New name for Doppler but the same thing.
ALL PATIENT MUST UNDERGO THESE TESTS AT AZHI, Even if they have had them done somewhere else.

About How many People can you treat a week?
5 And testing will begin first

Special Rates from Embassy Suites at AZ Biltmore:
All patients on waiting list will receive an email from AZ Biltmore Embassy Suites for discounted rate, discounted dinning at their hotel and FREE shuttle to and from the AZHI. :)

You will most likely be in AZ for 2-3 days. Depending on if your veins are blocked or not. If they are they are working on treating you in that 3 days.

Again Teresa said if anyone has anymore questions to email her. You will hear back much faster than calling her.

So here are my thoughts. I know this waiting time SUCKS!! I am with you all. I am on your side so here's what I have to say. If you are okay with waiting another 2-9 months depending on where you are on the list than GREAT. AZHI will be the best choice, they are taking so much time so that they do everything right and keep their doors open to treat all of you. But if your MS is REALLY BAD and you want this treatment yesterday, here is what I suggest you do. Number one go to an interventional Radiologist and ask to have an ultra sound of your neck. Tell them you have horrible headaches, or that you are dizzy all the time ( which isn't a lie for most of you) and you want to make sure your getting enough blood supply to your brain. Interventional Radiologists are probably the best specialist that will listen and know how to do angioplasty. But go to any Dr. that will listen. Just don't tell them you have MS. Use other reasons that will make them want to scan and treat. Second. Go out of the country, there are many places like Costa Rica, Mexico, and others where there are not long lists.

My prayers are with all of you and I hope you get your treatment ASAP.

How to get on Waiting list for treatment in Arizona

Hey Everyone, Great news, You may now contact Teresa (my Dr. who performs CCSVI in Phoenix, Arizona nurse) directly.

If you are interested in getting on the waiting list for treatment please email

TCapriotti@azheart.com

Just email your name phone and email to her and she will call you. Thanks Tisa

Questions Answered from all the emails

Hello Again,
I just wanted to answer some of the questions I have been getting in one place so I don't have to keep typing the same emails.

When is treatment in AZ starting?
Answer: They originally said July 4th but have pushed back a few days until the 8th.

Why does the date change?
Answer: I just spoke with Teresa and Dr. D 2 days ago. I told them the costs of the procedure in places like Mexico, Costa Rica, and all other countries that are performing the treatment. Their price was going to be much higher than over seas so they are meeting on the 8th to get the cost down. How? They are trying to negotiate with catheter companies to get them donated.

Why has Teresa not called?
Teresa is SWAMPED with emails and phone calls and trying to get this procedure off the ground. So give her some time she is an honest wonderful good natured person, and will call you back as soon as she has some answers and time.

I spoke with someone else at AZ Heart and they gave me different info?
Teresa is the ONLY person beside Dr. D the vein Dr. , and all the Doppler techs, that's know anything about this. So only speak to and get your info from her.

Why is taking so long?
Stop worrying. I know you are all so anxious to get this done. But they have to do it right and not get shut down. It takes some time to work out the logistics, price, and time to treat over 300 people. Also side note: Dr. D is a WORLD renowned surgeon the head of hospital and a very busy man. BUT he is so excited about this, it has become his 1st priority. Especially after he received news from my MS Dr. that I no longer have MS.

Do you think we will all be free from MS like you?
I hope and pray that it works out that way for everyone. However people must understand that I had a very MILD case of MS. I only had it for about 6 months.

Do I think CCSVI helped?
ABSOLUTELY!!! Do I think there were other factors involved with myself going into full remission? ABSOLUTELY!! I told myself everyday that my lesions were healing. That they were going away. I would even tell them BYE! I prayed to God all the time and asked him to heal my body. I know he had A LOT to do with it. So it was a combination of a positive attitude, telling myself I did not have MS, telling my body to heal the lesions, CCSVI for sure, and God FOR SURE!! Please keep in mind: MIND over Matter the Secret whatever you call it, because if you tell your Brain something enough it believes it. And if you pray to God he answers your prayers and shows you a path to take. In this case it was CCSVI and I truly believe I was meant to help as many people as possible to get this treatment. So I will continue this fight and will NOT give up on you guys just because I am healed. I want to see all of you get healed as well. In conclusion: Believe in CCSVI but also believe in the power of your mind and the power of God.

I AM IN REMISSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Everyone, I went to my Dr. today, I had another Doppler ultra sound and veins stayed open without stents. It has been 60 days since my Liberation! I also went to my MS Dr. today and he told me that the 3 lesions on my brain were gone!! It was only Feb. when I had 3 active lesions on my brain and one on my spine. The one on my spine is en active and appears to be healing. My MS Dr. told me if he saw this MRI for the first time with none of my history he would say I don't have MS. He told me I am in remission!!!! I never did take the MS drugs and he told I won't have to. He even told me I don't need to see him anymore.

CCSVI DOES WORK!!! AND SO DO PRAYERS!!!! Thank you God and CCSVI.
I am so happy tears are rolling down my face.

I can't wait for all of you to feel Liberated. And you have to believe that your lesions all heal. I told myself everyday and asked God everyday to make my lesions go away. And they did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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