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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 1, 2025 | Replies (38)Comment receiving replies
Hi- I know this is from a long time ago but I am thinking about trying HBOT for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome, which is mechanical or anatomical compression of nerves in the brachial plexus. My guess is that’s not the same as radiation-induced nerve damage, but do you think HBOT could help me? There is no evidence of damage on my MRIs and EMGs yet but I have a lot of pain and I’m starting to get weakness in my hands. I’m hesitant because it’s so expensive and there isn’t a ton of empirical evidence on HBOT efficacy for nerve pain..
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Hi @annaley448 that's a tough one. The cost is so high.
Even with MRI and EMG showing damage my claim was still denied the first time, and my radiologist had to work the system to get approval for the second request (Hyperbaric did say everyone gets denied the first time...)
If you can afford it, I would definitely say do it - it couldn't hurt even if it does nothing, but if it could help sounds like you are targeting the nerves at the beginning of damage when they have the best chance of healing.
If the cost is too much, maybe check with your provider and see what evidence they think they'd need to get insurance approval and shoot to get in as soon as that appears.
Good luck!