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I shall address your question regarding the testing for oxygen that I underwent before I had HBOT, you say you haven't heard of it's existance but it is routine here as if oxygen levels prove to be satisfactory then often HBOT is denied as there is little proof it will an already well oxygenated body.
The test is called 'TCOM' ot transcutaneous oxygen measurement!

Now for some documentation on the use of HBOT in RSD.

Effectiveness of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Authors: Kiralp, M.Z.; Yildiz, .; Vural, D.; Keskin, I.; Ay, H.; Dursun, H.

Source: The Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 32, Number 3, May 2004 , pp. 258-262(5)

Publisher: Field House Publishing

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Abstract:

In this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study we aimed to assess the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy for treating patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Of the 71 patients, 37 were allocated to the HBO group and 34 to the control (normal air) group. Both groups received 15 therapy sessions in a hyperbaric chamber. Pain, oedema and range of motion (ROM) of the wrist were evaluated before treatment, after the 15th treatment session and on day 45. In the HBO group there was a significant decrease in pain and oedema and a significant increase in the ROM of the wrist. When we compared the two groups, the HBO group had significantly better results with the exception of wrist extension. In conclusion, HBO is an effective and well-tolerated method for decreasing pain and oedema and increasing the ROM in patients with CRPS.
Keywords: COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME; HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY; REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY; RANGE OF MOTION; PAIN; OEDEMA

Document Type: Research article

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I find that most information is much easier to access and more frequently available under the name of CRPS which is the name that all modern pain specialists call RSD.

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