My name is Linda J Solomon I'm dealing with Multiple Sclerosis. Formally diagnosed in October of 2000 but have probably been dealing with it since at least early 1988 or earlier from symptoms I presented back then.
I have had three series of Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments. First at the Reimer clinic in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in summer of 2001,about a total of 26 within several weeks. It was unbelieveable after the first 21 treatments, it made so much difference in energy level, wasn't wall walking and with a cane, felt better, and could actually jog from one point to another; which I hadn't done in a very long time. Second series was in Milford, Ontario, Canada in the Ability Camp facility in summer of 2003. The odd thing of that was that I was doing better, put the cane down and didn't need it for walking; then all of a sudden I was reaching for it again. It had been said that forty straight treatments without a days break wasn't good and perhaps that was why I was all of a sudden going backward in my progress. Kevin told me that isn't true, maybe it was something else that caused it? The third series of treatments were a total of 42 in Richmond, B.C.,Canada in the Richmond clinic at various depths, two and one half at really deep depths due to a lady who needed the treatments deep so the owner suggested that I also see if it would make a difference with me. Most of my treatments were at either 1.75 or 2 atmospheres, I think it is said. All I know is that the success of it was great. I didn't have to use a cane for a couple of months and was able to walk without. I also noticed a cognitive change, that my memory was better, vocabulary was better, and energy was good also. These treatments took place in summer of 2004.
I wish that writing this would help in some way so that I could again have treatments of HBO, for I know from experience how successful it has been everytime I have had treatments. I did have some inconsistent treatments in Michigan where I live, but there wasn't a series and a flimsy mask was used for the treatments. I have had two hard sided monochamber treatments also at the Michigan clinic. These treatments were done prior to any of my treatments in Canada.
I need to say that it angers and disappoints me that our medical community just mostly chooses to use drugs for ?healing? Alternatives as hyperbaric oxygen are so helpful and do make a difference in healing. It also frustrates me that the MS Society just looks at HBO as anecdoctal, when I know from my own experiences for far more than 100 treatments that it helps one to feel and function better. Giving myself shots of medication doesn't help me to feel and function better, they just leave bumps, lumps, swelling, pain, discoloration, and cause side effects.
I believe in hyperbaric oxygen with all my heart and brain. I'm not comfortable having a hood and neck seal on for about two hours for the treatments; but the difference it makes is amazing and I haven't any ill effects from it. I wish that I was able to have more treatments, for I long for feeling and functioning better than I do, because I wish I could work and earn a living; I cannot now because of how my condition is.
Thank you for providing this for me to tell you of my experiences.
Sincerely, Linda J Solomon
P.S. Along the way I met people when I was having treatments who have been helped by hyperbaric oxygen who were dealing with strokes, children with cp, and others who had sustained brain injuries and other neuological conditions. HYPERBARIC OXYGEN DOES WORK VERY WELL!
I have understood that the stem cells are mobilized upon reaching the 2.0 ATA. That info came through Dr. Neubauer - the father of Hyperbarics. At 50 and with 15 years of MS weakening my lower right side (hip, knee, foot) and feeling fatigued to the max, I am a different person now. This is the second summer doing the hard chamber treatments. I did reach 2.0 and was able to release the pressure in my ears by yawning and/or blowing into my closed mouth (puffing my cheeks out), holding my nose. Last summer I could not get the ears to release so I went back up to 1.75. This treatment is the reason I have much more strength, a clear head (the clasic fatigue is gone) and a lot less tightness (spasticity) in my leg and feet muscles. I will do maintenance to retain this, but for now and after 15 years, we're going on a Holland America Cruise up to Montreal from Boston next week. I finally finally feel strong enough and GOOD enough to do so! Still usng a cane and transport chair for long distances, but I am so much more "loose" inside and mobile.
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My name is Linda J Solomon
I'm dealing with Multiple Sclerosis. Formally diagnosed in October of 2000 but have probably been dealing with it since at least early 1988 or earlier from symptoms I presented back then.
I have had three series of Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments. First at the Reimer clinic in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in summer of 2001,about a total of 26 within several weeks. It was unbelieveable after the first 21 treatments, it made so much difference in energy level, wasn't wall walking and with a cane, felt better, and could actually jog from one point to another; which I hadn't done in a very long time. Second series was in Milford, Ontario, Canada in the Ability Camp facility in summer of 2003. The odd thing of that was that I was doing better, put the cane down and didn't need it for walking; then all of a sudden I was reaching for it again. It had been said that forty straight treatments without a days break wasn't good and perhaps that was why I was all of a sudden going backward in my progress. Kevin told me that isn't true, maybe it was something else that caused it? The third series of treatments were a total of 42 in Richmond, B.C.,Canada in the Richmond clinic at various depths, two and one half at really deep depths due to a lady who needed the treatments deep so the owner suggested that I also see if it would make a difference with me. Most of my treatments were at either 1.75 or 2 atmospheres, I think it is said. All I know is that the success of it was great. I didn't have to use a cane for a couple of months and was able to walk without. I also noticed a cognitive change, that my memory was better, vocabulary was better, and energy was good also. These treatments took place in summer of 2004.
I wish that writing this would help in some way so that I could again have treatments of HBO, for I know from experience how successful it has been everytime I have had treatments. I did have some inconsistent treatments in Michigan where I live, but there wasn't a series and a flimsy mask was used for the treatments. I have had two hard sided monochamber treatments also at the Michigan clinic. These treatments were done prior to any of my treatments in Canada.
I need to say that it angers and disappoints me that our medical community just mostly chooses to use drugs for ?healing? Alternatives as hyperbaric oxygen are so helpful and do make a difference in healing. It also frustrates me that the MS Society just looks at HBO as anecdoctal, when I know from my own experiences for far more than 100 treatments that it helps one to feel and function better. Giving myself shots of medication doesn't help me to feel and function better, they just leave bumps, lumps, swelling, pain, discoloration, and cause side effects.
I believe in hyperbaric oxygen with all my heart and brain. I'm not comfortable having a hood and neck seal on for about two hours for the treatments; but the difference it makes is amazing and I haven't any ill effects from it. I wish that I was able to have more treatments, for I long for feeling and functioning better than I do, because I wish I could work and earn a living; I cannot now because of how my condition is.
Thank you for providing this for me to tell you of my experiences.
Sincerely,
Linda J Solomon
P.S. Along the way I met people when I was having treatments who have been helped by hyperbaric oxygen who were dealing with strokes, children with cp, and others who had sustained brain injuries and other neuological conditions. HYPERBARIC OXYGEN DOES WORK VERY WELL!
I have understood that the stem cells are mobilized upon reaching the 2.0 ATA. That info came through Dr. Neubauer - the father of Hyperbarics. At 50 and with 15 years of MS weakening my lower right side (hip, knee, foot) and feeling fatigued to the max, I am a different person now. This is the second summer doing the hard chamber treatments. I did reach 2.0 and was able to release the pressure in my ears by yawning and/or blowing into my closed mouth (puffing my cheeks out), holding my nose. Last summer I could not get the ears to release so I went back up to 1.75. This treatment is the reason I have much more strength, a clear head (the clasic fatigue is gone) and a lot less tightness (spasticity) in my leg and feet muscles. I will do maintenance to retain this, but for now and after 15 years, we're going on a Holland America Cruise up to Montreal from Boston next week. I finally finally feel strong enough and GOOD enough to do so! Still usng a cane and transport chair for long distances, but I am so much more "loose" inside and mobile.
Sharon in CT
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