Oxygen therapy

[NanBabs]

Has anyone heard of, or tried, oxygen therapy ? A friend has just started working at a therapy centre that offers oxygen treatments to MS sufferers, sportsmen recovering from injuries etc. I am wondering if it is worth trying as we have nothing to lose.

[MarkatHMSTC]

Hi NanBabs, I run one of those Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy services. I'm the chief executive for a small local charity based in Letchworth called the Hertfordshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre. hertsmstherapy.org.uk. You'll not be surprised that most of the people we treat have MS. But it often (but NOT always) helps people with various other conditions, including other neurological conditions. I use it myself because it helps reduce the pain and numbness from my diabetic peripheral neuropathy (pain in feet!). Its very safe. It might help. It might not. But many people I see decide it is worth trying. Talk to your local MS Therapy Centre. You can find the one nearest to you here msntc.org.uk/centresearch.php

You're also very welcome to email me at [e-mail], if you wish.

Best Wishes, Mark Boscher, Herts MS Therapy Centre

[NanBabs in reply to MarkatHMSTC]

Thanks Mark, my friend has started at our local centre so I think I need to investigate further with them.

Always hoping for a miracle but any improvement will do in the meantime !

[MarkatHMSTC in reply to NanBabs]

That's really great, NanBabs. Local is always best. I wish you well with that. Hopefully other people can also find a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy service near them too.

Very Best Wishes

Mark

[peterjones in reply to MarkatHMSTC]

hi mark BOSCHER Well mate I WAS just looking through old posts when I came accross your piece on oxygen for treatment of ms well maty I have psp or progressive supernuclear palsy could you tell me honestly if you have treated anyone with this condition and how did they go ,many thanks peter jones Q.L.D. AUSTRALIA

[abirke]

Please keep us informed at the progress, if any.

AVB

[NanBabs in reply to abirke]

Will do, although don't hold your breath !

[abirke in reply to NanBabs]

hahaha

[ketchupman]

My wife had Stem Cell Therapy in May 2014 (where they use liposuction to remove a small amount of body fat, separate the fat from the stem cells, and then put your stem cells back into you via an IV and a shot up the nose). It didn't seem to do anything for her PSP, although they did inject some in her lower back where she has a degenerated disc (L4/L5) and was causing severe leg pain. A month later ... no more leg pain. Praise God!

The physician at the stem cell clinic recommended us doing two things following the procedure. (1) use hyperbaric oxygen 3 times a week (2) use an infrared sauna 3 times a week. They hyperbaric oxygen treatments were going to be way too expensive (about $1400 US for 3 treatments and not covered by insurance). I looked at buying one on eBay, but they were still too pricey (around $10,000 US). But I did buy an infrared sauna (a two-person one runs around $1200 US). My wife didn't ever use it the much, but I use it daily for about an hour, while working out with hand weights. I just love it. Over the past 8 months, I've lost over 85 pounds and gained lots of muscle. Muscle that I need to support my beloved and carefully ambulate her around the home and outside the home. Of course I also lost most of the weight by following a low-carb diet.

Anyway ... I'm still curious about hyperbaric therapy and if I found a used unit in relatively good shape, I'd still consider buying one. I know a lot of athletes use them and it's supposed to be good for the brain.

[NanBabs]

Thanks Ketchupman,

I rang the therapy centre today and they said they will meet us first, then take details, then contact our GP to ensure there is nothing to stop us using the therapy.

As it is a charity, I believe that donations are expected but I will have to find out how much is the norm.

Will keep you updated as to any progress we may make.

NanBabs