Thank you again (over and over)! You are only the 2nd person we have found who even knows the term RIBP, but that is exactly what my husband and I think I have. It’s been 12 years now since I first felt numb/tingling in my fingertips (and 22 years since radiation) so I am doubtful it can be reversed for me, but how gratifying to know I’m not alone in this. I miss writing by hand the most. Even living with pain everyday, I tell myself there are worse things in life…and there are. I appreciate you sharing!
HBOT stands for HyperBaric Oxygen Therapy. It's a medical treatment where a person breathes pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. The increased oxygen pressure can help the body heal and fight infection, making it effective for certain conditions.
years ago i mentioned the HBOT to my naturopath, and altho she knows it is good for many things, she did say, IF i ever decide to try it , i think she said there was something that needed to first be checked out first. Years ago, i don't remember what it was, maybe, if i had High blood pressure, do not use, until my BP is under control, or maybe it was some out of range blood tests...........so if one uses it, make sure they check info on who should NOT use it, and see the guide lines you might first need to get your numbers under control......go on google and ask what is HBOT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and if it does not state all the info you are looking for , go back on google and ask who should NOT use HBOT, Don't forget, Dr.s who are giving any type of treatments, always tell you how you will like it..............you need to know what to expect for both pros and cons...........and that info you need before getting ANY type of treatment. Even on this forum, there are so many people who did surgeries, drugs, that their dr., told them to, and read their sad results..........so i am just saying always look at pros and cons, not just what someone tells you.................
years ago i mentioned the HBOT to my naturopath, and altho she knows it is good for many things, she did say, IF i ever decide to try it , i think she said there was something that needed to first be checked out first. Years ago, i don't remember what it was, maybe, if i had High blood pressure, do not use, until my BP is under control, or maybe it was some out of range blood tests...........so if one uses it, make sure they check info on who should NOT use it, and see the guide lines you might first need to get your numbers under control......go on google and ask what is HBOT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and if it does not state all the info you are looking for , go back on google and ask who should NOT use HBOT, Don't forget, Dr.s who are giving any type of treatments, always tell you how you will like it..............you need to know what to expect for both pros and cons...........and that info you need before getting ANY type of treatment. Even on this forum, there are so many people who did surgeries, drugs, that their dr., told them to, and read their sad results..........so i am just saying always look at pros and cons, not just what someone tells you.................
Before I retired as an ER doc, my last job was working in a wound care clinic, where we had two HBOT chambers. As I recall, PN was not one of the indications for HBOT. If so, it would not be covered by insurance, and would be expensive. Also, I don't see how any reputable doctor would prescribe it.
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Thinking of you, @lautwell.
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1 ReactionHas anyone had success with HBOT therapy for Peripheral Neuropathy?
I have heard that HBOT can be used to help patients with damaged nerves but I haven't seen any medical support or studies to support this.
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HBOT stands for HyperBaric Oxygen Therapy. It's a medical treatment where a person breathes pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. The increased oxygen pressure can help the body heal and fight infection, making it effective for certain conditions.
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1 ReactionThere is another discussion on HBOT where members have shared their experience.
-- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Peripheral Neuropathy
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-1/
More detailed info on neuropathy
Welcome @gab13, Here are some places to find more detailed information..
-- Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.foundationforpn.org/
-- Neuropathy Commons: https://neuropathycommons.org/patient-support/nonprofits-support-groups
-- Neuropathy Action Foundation: http://www.neuropathyaction.org/index.htm
-- Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation: https://www.hnf-cure.org/
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1 Reactionyears ago i mentioned the HBOT to my naturopath, and altho she knows it is good for many things, she did say, IF i ever decide to try it , i think she said there was something that needed to first be checked out first. Years ago, i don't remember what it was, maybe, if i had High blood pressure, do not use, until my BP is under control, or maybe it was some out of range blood tests...........so if one uses it, make sure they check info on who should NOT use it, and see the guide lines you might first need to get your numbers under control......go on google and ask what is HBOT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and if it does not state all the info you are looking for , go back on google and ask who should NOT use HBOT, Don't forget, Dr.s who are giving any type of treatments, always tell you how you will like it..............you need to know what to expect for both pros and cons...........and that info you need before getting ANY type of treatment. Even on this forum, there are so many people who did surgeries, drugs, that their dr., told them to, and read their sad results..........so i am just saying always look at pros and cons, not just what someone tells you.................
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2 ReactionsBefore I retired as an ER doc, my last job was working in a wound care clinic, where we had two HBOT chambers. As I recall, PN was not one of the indications for HBOT. If so, it would not be covered by insurance, and would be expensive. Also, I don't see how any reputable doctor would prescribe it.
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