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HBOT therapy for radiation cystitis
Has anyone done hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radiation burn in the bladder? My doctor says it is the best option for me, But I am claustrophobic. To lay in an eclosed tube for an hour a day or twice a day is blowing my mind. I would try this in a heartbeat if it was not for that. Has anyone had this and how was it?
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I have completed 40 sessions of HBOT for radiation cystitis. I am reserving judgement at present, they said it can take 2 months after the final session to work properly, hopefully it will. It was medically supervised with a Doctor and nurses. I was covered with my medical care in Ireland. Hopefully it has helped in other areas, best of luck.
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1 ReactionI'm starting HBOT next week for radiation proctitis. The chamber I'll be in is mostly clear, and I have the choice to take a book or watch TV or movies for the two hours. I have to schedule carefully because I spend a lot of morning time in the bathroom. I'm planning and praying to avoid incontinence during those two hours.
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Read your comments and encouraging news about solving your bleeding problem. Would you let me know how it goes with your bladder issue. There are so many out there that are experiencing the same problems. It really would be helpful if it works or doesn’t. Thanks
@jime51 Wouldn’t there be some sort of ‘facility’ just in case you had an acute attack? I mean, that’s the whole reason you’re there, right?
I was also in a clear acrylic tube, no problem with claustrophobia. HBOT seems to have solved the problem.
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2 Reactions@heavyphil The issue is that the chamber is pressurized to 2.5 atmospheres, like a deep dive ("dive" is their nickname for these sessions). Bringing you up/out slowly enough so you don't get the "bends" takes 10-15 minutes, and you're simply lying back/down in a clear tube. I'm pretty much back and forth to the bathroom during 4:30-10 A.M., so I've scheduled my sessions for 11A-1P and will wear an adult diaper as backup.