After everything that I have read here I think I want to try HBOT next.

I was scheduled to travel to Boston to start Lidocaine last Wed. But WC denied the treatment, I don't know if my regular insurance will cover it, I am buried at work, etc.

I am encouraged by everything I have read here on this board.

Sandy

I am pretty sure this HBOT treatment is my next step. Not sure where though but possibly the doctor in Tampa who does it Dr Speigel and I was wondering if anyone has seen him. I know big hospitals don't do it for people with rsd only local smaller clinics. There is a gentleman who runs an rsd website who did this treatment and found a lot of relief. He saw Dr Speigel for this.

Hi Daniella,

Where are you from? There are several good free-standing hyperbaric clinics around the country, with the cost varying significantly among these facilities. I would definitely want to go to a center that has a doctor present at all times even though we have never seen anyone develop difficulties during treatment.

I would agree with Diana's post above, in that HBOT does not appear to be a cure. Still, although my daughter still has periodic complications of her RSD, it has been a remarkable treatment for her.

I would very much encourage you to give it a try.

Jeanne

I am from MI but am in FL for at least the winter. I have been researching this and there are many free standing some though a doctor is not on hand. I am about to call Dr speigel office to get more info cause he deals with rsd a lot supposively. I am not sure where I will be but would will fly and stay anywhere to find the best relief and treatment. I am not expecting a cure but any relief I would be thankful. Thanks