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Diagnosed with SIBO after pelvic radiation for vaginal cancer
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Jul 30 10:01am | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
"This study demonstrates that HBOT effectively alleviates gastrointestinal symptoms, promotes mucosal repair, reduces inflammation, and enhances immune function in patients with RE. HBOT significantly decreases the incidence of RE, particularly severe enteritis."
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12549627/
I experienced proctitis from radiation and was prescribed hyperbaric oxygen, which was really helpful. You may need 20 to 40 sessions. It was a pleasant experience. I was in a seated chamber with 5 other all cancer patients with radiation effect to different areas. I stopped sessions, not feeling sufficiently protected from Covid.
They showed videos which made the 2 hours seem faster for most. But I always brought a book.
I expect that you will have good results.
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@gently thank you for that positive review of HBOT for radiation damage! and the NIH article. How many sessions did you have before you had to quit during Covid? Were they enough to clear the proctitis or did you have to go for another round after Covid? How are you doing now? Do you feel recovered? RE is a very unexpected effect as I had no issues going through treatment. thank you for sharing your experience!