I don't know anyone personally but a well known Australian singer who has MS has had the procedure. There are a few links on the web about her. Her name ia Chrissy Amphlett. She was the lead singer with The Divinals.

http://www.ccsvi.mx/australian-singer-has-ccsvi-treatment-video/

Hi, I know several people who have had this procedure including myself. Not everyone benefits from CCSVI. You have a two thirds chance of having some to a lot of improvement. I find it depends on how severe your MS is. Myself, I am Secondary Progressive and was very close to being in a wheelchair. I had the procedure done in Albany, NY the first time and had a tremendous amount of improvement. However, the veins closed up again, so I went to Synergy Heath in California for the second procedure with Dr. Arata. Came back to Canada and again was seeing results, but again they started closing up again. After speaking with Dr. Arata he reveiwed my MRI and discovered that I had a compression problem. The compression was coming from my jaw being out of alignment. Went to visit a Neuro Muscular Dentist and had a bit plate made that I wear at night only and my viens are now open and running. If you are considering this procedure, I would strongly recommend Dr. Arata and his team. They are very professional & knowledgeable about this procedure. I have a cousin with MS also and she is now walking without her cane and now has enough balance that she can stand with her arms out and eyes closed without falling. Another gentleman, who got around in a wheelchair outside of the house and a walker inside the house. Is now walking with a cane and has gone back to work full time. The Neurologist are going to try to discredit this procedure any way they can. After all, how would you feel if you had been working on something for you whole career and found out that you had been barking up the wrong tree all along. And, don't forget BIG PHARMA! The have billions of reasons to stop this procedure. Do your homework.
Personally, I feel wonderful. I still have to use my walker, but I am going to physiotherapy three times a week and learning how to walk again. I was diagnosed in 1990, so it took a lot of years for me to get this way, so I can't expect to get better overnight.
Take Care. I would be more than happy to talk with you further on this if you are interested. I don't know if you can send personal messages on this site or not, but if you can, please do so if you are interested.

My wife had the CCSVI procedure done in Albany NY in October 2010. We saw immediate and dramatic improvements, Fatigue was gone, neuropathic pain was gone, Walking and balance issues gone. We were thrilled with the results. Unfortunately, about a year later, some of her symptoms returned - but to a much milder degree. We are considering having the procedure done again. CCSVI venoplasty is NOT a cure for MS - but it is definitely a way to improve quality of life.

Yes, I was treated for CCSVI almost 3 years ago. I saw immediate improvements in my health such as balance, swallowing, fatigue, bladder, sleep, walking etc. It's the real deal for many of us. Pleased to say, it has lasted and I've only been treated once.

I believe Montel Williams also did the ccsci surgery if I remember right. This subject brings up a lot of discussions so be prepared to hear all different responses. I myself like to look into it as well.

I read that the US/ Canada ms society are doing more research on it. That means more and more people are paying attention to that option now.

Study proving no link between CCSVI and MS


http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131009100618.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fhealth_medicine%2Fmultiple_sclerosis+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Health+%26+Medicine+News+--+Multiple+Sclerosis+Research%29

Hey there! I just want to point out that TWO of the responses were from 'people' who registered on the site on April 7th, and there are no more posts for either of them (COULD be 'people' trying to sell the procedure), and also see Bubblebabe's link!