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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

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Rama

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with hyperbaric oxygen therapy? There is a centre close to me (Glasgow) that offers it as a therapy. They state on their website "Although it is not a cure, this type of therapy has been credited as helping some users to gain relief from symptoms such as fatigue, poor balance and mobility, sensory perception difficulties, incontinence and in some cases speech problems" As I am struggling with fatigue and mobility I thought it might be worth trying. Any thoughts would be welcome.

 

Thanks, Gill (aka Rama)

 

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Gill, the science behind this seems reasonable, so you can see how it may help.

 

As with most things, you'll have to give it a go to see if it works for you. Although, they will probably recommend 3 sessions a week for a few weeks to build up the oxygen saturation levels in your system, then weekly thereafter.

 

I did try a few sessions, many moons ago. I just found it a strange experience, sitting in a diving bell with a few others. All you can hear is the emphasised breathing of the others. It was a bit like being invited round to meet Darth Vader and his family!

 

But, give it a go and see what it does for you. be sure to let us all know how you get on.

 

Good luck.

 

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Thanks! I am now sitting here chuckling at the thought of going to Darth Vadar's house. I'll let you know how I get on with it.

Cheers, Gill

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derby42

hi gill

i also have a place near to me but they said that i would need to start with 5 sessions a week for a month and then one a week as John said but at


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Hi, I'm not sure what this place charges! I emailed them at the end of last week but haven't had a reply yet. I'll let you know how I get on.

Gill

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thankyou Gill


derby x

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lisa

hi gill

 

i tryed h o therapy quite a few years ago at a ms centre so the price was very resonable many of the people i sat with in the chamber would never miss a week as they really saw a difference if they missed it i did it for about 10 months to a year but for me i didn't really notice any difference but i would deffinatly give it a go its worth a try

 

lisa x

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