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Join Date: Mar 2015
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 204
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Considering HBOT Study - Looking for Input
Hi All
I have interviewed with Dr. Harch in New Orleans for his HBOT study on persistent PCS and have passed all the tests to get in to the study. I am trying to decide whether to do it or not. The treatment would be free, but I would have to pay for lodging, food, etc... Has anyone else here done HBOT before? Have any suggestions?
This is the way I see it so far....
Pros:
- Could possibly help my PCS symptoms get better of course
- Could help other PCS sufferers including Veterans
- Could help determine an effective PCS treatment that would be covered by insurance
- I will have the satisfaction of knowing that I tried all options to help get better
Cons:
- Traveling long distance and being away from my family for 2 months and alone in a new place
- The treatment could be ineffective
- Cost of lodging
- Maybe I should just stop looking for treatments and let time do its work?
- side effect risks? - Dr. Harch said some patients experience an increase in anxiety
Thank you.
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Injury: March 2014. Hit hard on top of head by heavy metal farm tool. LOC. MRIs and Cat Scans clear. PCS ever since. 33 year old female. Trying to stay positive!
Persisting Problems:
fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, vestibular balance and vision problems, vision static, tinnitus, hearing loss, slight sensitivity to noise, sometimes the insomnia comes back, sensitivity to stress, exercise intolerance, emotional problems - But I still have much to be thankful for.
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