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Originally Posted by Pauliana
Hi Diana!
Thank you for your kind reply.  Just wondering about Hbot treatment. How
often do you get your treatments and have they helped you alot? I am really thinking about trying this..I am looking into the closest location. 20 years... that is such a long time to tangle with this.. You must be a very strong lady.
I have read the RSD diet and have made those changes to my diet as well..
My foot is so swollen I am unable to walk..Neil bought me a walker and I am able to use the front part of my foot and hop with my "good" foot. It doesn't want to be the good foot..I usually make it only about 4 '"steps" LOL I am trying several times a day to improve my walking. I do PT twice a week with a great therapist who is familiar with RSD. She recognized it right away when she saw my foot. She does the milking massage to get the swelling down..and range of motion exercises.. She knew about not using ice ever..
Info about RSD is getting out there!
Many thanks and I wish for all a pain reduced day!
Hugs!
Pauliana |
Pauliana,
Thanks for the kind reply! I an probably one of the biggest advocates of HBOT. Well, besides my dear friend Vic C (RIP my dear friend). I am also one of who will tell you, it just may not work for you. Everyone reacts differently to different treatments. With HBOT the first thing to happen for me is the swelling goes down. Secondly, the HBO reduces inflammation. It supplies much needed oxygen to our damaged micro vascular systems. Which, by the way it causes new micro vascular systems to form. The pain goes, with the swelling, and inflammation. The HBO also increases stem cell production by 8 times, which promotes healing. I maintain good results and have bought a chamber for my home. There are others here who have done the same. HBOT is not as easy as it sounds. Some people can not clear their ears. Others have tried it and can not stay in a confined space. Some have tried it and have not seen the results that I have. It is the least invasive treatment for me, producing the most results. There is a lot to be said about HBOT and the post just doesn't allow for, really detailed information. If you would like to pm me I'd be happy to talk to you or email some information.
It sounds like you are on the right track. I look forward to getting to know you, better! Please feel free to pm or call.
Diana