There are many who have gained benefit from it's use and some mention negative experiences. Some say it could be best not to use it with active Bartonella (and potentially Babesia) because Bartonella loves oxygen. BUT I've also been told those negative experiences reported are consistent with not using a “Lyme style protocol”, not titrating up in time and pressure, or not using long enough.
Lots of confusing information. So our advice is to use it under the supervision of someone who truly understands these diseases very well and is very familiar with hyperbaric.
I am no expert. It is why I have never done it personally because I lack confidence. We wanted to gather some basics and encourage comments to share your experience to help others. Keep in mind there is a difference between hard and soft hyperbaric chambers. Read here to understand that part.:
"According to their 2019 MyLyme Data Chart Book, 347 patients tried HBOT and reported 22% effectiveness but also resulted in some moderate to severe side effects."
"HBOT is reasonable to consider, but in my experience, the results are often transient, and many people need additional therapies. Because of cost and long-term safety issues, I wouldn’t place this procedure at the top of my list."
https://rawlsmd.com/treatmen.../hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy... "The oxygen enters the body and effectively kills the disease-causing bacteria. While traditional therapy begins with antibiotics, many physicians are adding HBOT treatments at the same time, allowing the two treatments to work together to effectively cure the patient."
"I continue to use HBOT weekly to avoid a relapse while I monitor this infection and my immune systems ability to manage it on its own. "
"During HBOT sessions, patients breathe in high levels of oxygen while under elevated pressure; this allows the oxygen to penetrate deep into body tissues. As with most bacteria, Lyme disease is anaerobic, and unable to survive in these conditions."
"However, HBOT has been successful for some with Chronic Lyme. "
"If you hover your curser over any particular treatment, the effectiveness ratings and adverse side effects will appear."
"They alluded to hyperbaric oxygen, stem cells, hyperthermia treatments and various cleanses and detoxification protocols."
"Bieber has at least two hyperbaric chambers, one at home and the other at his studio."
Disclaimer: Rise Above Lyme makes no claims about any possible benefit of using any product mentioned within this site. Always consult with your doctor before adding anything. The information shared is based on personal experience, years of accumulated researched resources from Lyme Literate doctors and polls conducted within Lyme groups from actual patient experience using these solution ideas.
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