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05-03-2012, 05:17 PM
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I have also tried hyperbaric oxygen treatment 80 one hour treatments at either 1.5 or 2 ATA.
I think that it helped me and there is even some recent evidence from a clinical trial: http://www.hyperbaricmedicalfoundati...rchJan2012.pdf I was advised to do the treatment without too much time in between treatments in order to get a cumulative effect, preferably 5 or 6 times a week. I actually only managed 3 or 4 times a week and felt that that was enough for me. Linda, I see that you were only trying twice a week. This may not have been frequent enough to get the best effects. I do completely accept that different things work for different people, but perhaps your daughter might benefit from trying again, doing the treatments more frequently. I was lucky in being able to get HBOT at a much cheaper rate than you were paying, but I do sympathize with the expense. However, 40 treatments five times a week might be better than 40 treatments twice a week. I know that you said that you didn't see any benefit. But it is perhaps difficult to know what a 13 year old girl is feeling. Younger people are not always quick to express what they are feeling to their parents, particularly if they have had a brain injury. It would be hard for a parent to know whether or not a treatment was of any use. The communication part, at least, might be better now that your daughter is 18. All the best to you both. CS Quote:
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02-23-2013, 11:36 PM
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Hello!
Yes, hyperbaric oxygen therapy has worked so well for me. I have had four concussions. I have tried many helpful things and many not so helpful things. I never found one that made me feel like myself again. My most recent concussion was in November of 2012. Within two days half of my face was bright red hot and tingly feeling, a terrible headache, super slow speech and motor skills, and I was having a hard time functioning and even thinking. After getting out of the HBOT, for the first 10 minutes I could see clearly and talk well. Then it all slowed down again. Every session after that, I continuously felt progress for longer periods of time. I am now doing my second set of 40 treatments. Although I am down to my last dollars on my last credit card, I have no doubts as to whether I should be investing in this or not. Rocky Mountain Hyperbaric Institute in Louisville, CO has a non-profit that can help. They are an incredibly experienced, honest, and caring group of people. These treatments are definitely worth asking anyone you know if they can pitch in some money so that you can get better. |
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02-24-2013, 04:53 AM
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Welcome to NeuroTalk. Your experience with HBOT is not common. You are fortunate to be getting good results. Are they doing 1.5 atmospheres " What oxygen percentage ? How long are sessions ? The VA is doing a study right now. Most studies have been anecdotal and done by HBOT organizations. The most promise is shown with TBI patients who are comatose. It speeds return to consciousness but has not improve long term outcomes. What other things have you tried that helped and did not help ? We are always interested in new ideas. How old are you and how did you get your concussions ?
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