I know you're having a tough time of things Deb, both physically and emotionally, but you really have to try not to kick yourself about choosing to try this. Given your pain levels you had to try something, and HBOT does have some good evidence and testimonies. I think it was a good option to try. Yes it is off-lake for CRPS, and expensive, but so many new possible treatments are, and the recommended ones haven't been able to manage your symptoms. Given the scary nature of your symptoms, I totally understand your wish to try.

Anxiety and worry about whether this was the right thing to do will just add to your load of suffering. You've made the choice and you are getting everything you can out of it - we all have our fingers crossed that this makes a difference for you And, when you think about it, you could have spent the money on a few Chanel handbags and a handwoven Persian rug. Much less useful

I would think it would take the sores quite a while to show any difference. The skin there is damaged and slow to heal, and although increased oxygen will help, it's not going to be a quick thing, so I wouldn't worry that nothing has changed yet. I suspect that it takes all these separate treatments because your body has to kind of get used to the extra oxygen, and has to learn how to use it all over again.

I admire you so much. This is hard, painful, expensive and you are in a strange place. But you are persevering and you are giving all of us a really valuable record of your experience. I wish we had a diary like this for all treatments!

Keep at it girl, and give yourself a break. If you can find it amidst the pain, some cheerful optimism will help both you and your wonderful supportive husband. We're right behind you

Bram.