hyperbolic oxygen

[ganna64]

Has anyone tried this treatment?

[Frances_B]

As far as I am aware there is little to no solid evidence that hyperbaric oxygen "treatment" has any benefit for MS. It is known to help with wound healing for some people with wounds which are slow or refusing to heal but there are scientific studies providing evidence for that use.

my.clevelandclinic.org/heal...

The unsubstantiated claims that it can hep with all sorts of diverse health conditions tend to be perpetrated by those with a vested interest in emptying people's wallets - i.e. those who own privately run hyperbaric chamber sites which don't need medical referrals. (Rather like those posh establishments marketing vitamin infusions to the rich and not very bright members of society - just a means of transferring $$$ from one bank account to another.......)

[goatgal in reply to Frances_B]

They can also be dangerous. One chamber exploded recently in a treatment center in the United States, killing the child inside who was being treated.

[CatsandCars]

As far as I'm aware, it's not something you "try". My late husband required it after he failed to heal from cancer surgery due to having had lots of radiation prior. The chambers are very similar to a submarine because they expose patients to high pressured oxygen. Not many hospitals even have the chambers, and I would be wary of any claims that you would be provided with it.

[ganna64 in reply to CatsandCars]

I'm in the same situation as your husband was in. My trauma Dr suggested this to me. Needless to say, I am not going to do it.

[CatsandCars in reply to ganna64]

I'm sorry, I don'tknow why I had the impression that it would be used as sort of a cure all. We all hear about so many of those, unfortunately. I guess I needed a bit more context. My apologies!

I'm very sorry to hear that you are having difficulties with wound healing. it actually is very helpful for that, and my late husband really benefitted from it. If a trauma surgeon is suggesting it to you, and you're not claustrophobic (or can be medicated), then I would absolutely consider it myself. Please forgive me for not asking more questions before answering. I wish you the best, and if you decide to try it, I hope it works well for you. ❤️

[agate]

I haven't tried them but years ago hyperbaric oxygen treatments were looking very promising as an MS treatment, but the whole idea has been pretty much dropped. I think it was because they weren't found to be effective. I

[BettysMom]

There have been several instances of fires and explosions in hyperbaric oxygen chambers. In addition, hyperbaric oxygen can cause:

Middle ear injuries: These include eardrum rupture and fluid buildup in the middle ear.

Lung damage: This includes lung collapse.

Sinus damage: This can cause pressure, pain, runny nose, or nose bleeds.

Vision changes: These can include nearsightedness or other temporary changes.

Low blood sugar: This can affect people with diabetes who are treated with insulin.

Oxygen poisoning: This can lead to lung failure, fluid in the lungs, or seizures.

[Tazmanian]

No thanks

[msstarfish]

10 years ago I was part of a clinical trial and went for about 20 or so sessions - MRI before and after. I didn't feel any different and the MRI showed no change.

[ganna64 in reply to msstarfish]

Good to know. Thanks.