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Willbeatthis Congratulations on making it past the ups and downs. Now it just keeps getting better and then one day you walk away from daily dives and start living life without being tired to treating. It’s so great to read that others are sticking with the treatments even though you hit the bumps.
I am still doing fantastic, in my 3rd year back at work and having so much fun.
I am flying my brother in to do treatments in 2 weeks. He has diabetic neuropathy and had a kidney removed in Nov2018. Many of you know I’m pretty hardcore when I treated and he feels the same about trying this therapy to help get feeling back in his legs and feet. He has not recovered like he thought he might after removing his cancer and kidney so I feel like it’s time for mHBOT. I will keep you all posted and would love to hear of others that have treated.
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Carbokitty, I think it really is just part of the process as Willbeatthis says. I’m just having a hard time dealing with it.
Digby I started diving Jan 7 and worked up to the full hour with O2 Feb 4. I’ve been at 1 hour a day since then except for missing 1 day last week and 1 day this week.
Thanks Peimomma. That is encouraging. I just have to get through the next few months. Yes please keep us posted on your brother.
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Kaibyrd, You might try cutting your time to 1/2 hour or alternatively, you could run the O2 in the chamber but not wear the mask. Either way it will be in your best interest to back off a bit. That is usually a better option than skipping days, though you could try every other day if the above doesn't help. Hang in there... it's worth it!
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Ok I’ll try the O2 option and see if that helps. Thanks Digby!
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I second Digby's advise, fwiw. That is what I would do. Hopefully, it will make it more tolerable. And truly, you are not missing any benefit.
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Hang in there Kaibyrd - Yes, Peimomma and I -- and all of us long-termers- went through this. Like Peimomma, I have treated this like a job - so much so that my two year mark passed and I didn't realize it. Diving is part of my day, period. I actually look forward to it. YOU WILL GET THERE. I remember being where you are and it is disheartening and sometimes even scary. Take a deep breath and you sure got expert advice from Digby and we all back it up.
If I haven't said it lately, THANK YOU! Thank you, Phoiph, Peimomma, Digby, KGG et al. You all are ANGELS on the Earth!! Thank you for helping to guide me. I will be checking in more frequently now as I am able as this is important to me to extend to others what was extended to me!
ROCK ON PEIMOMMA! You are a true ROCK STAR! I love that you are flying your brother in. I cannot wait to hear how he does. Please keep me/us posted.
So- I have one question - EARS! I have a cold now that went into a chest infection (on Augmentin right now), and for the last 3 days I could not dive. I am losing ground but I expected that. However, I really would like to be able to dive. I have tried musinex D -- but no Afrin as of yet. Do I need to just do it? My head is not clogged nor my nose- just these ears and it is keeping me from diving (very sad face). Any advice would be helpful! Thank you!
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Just to tell you what else I am doing - Musinex D, saline nasal spray (multiple times a day), nasocort (1 spray) (not ideal but I'm pretty desperate) and a non steroid script nasal spray (1 spray).
Now on Augmentin for heavy chest cough, sick a week and bad colored phlegm. (sorry TMI probably)
I am drinking my guts out of water - had a bladder infec. before the cold was on macrobid for that (that has resolved). Thankfully. I just want to be able to dive again soon.
When I get a sinus infection (did not go to the Allergist this time - went to primary care) he always had me use Afrin for 3-5 days with these other sprays until the abx kicked in. I usually have a headache but didn't with this- just a bunch of ear bubbles. I know Afrin can lead to rebound inflammation so I wanted to be careful on this.
I'll use it if it is wise. Thanks all!
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I would not go in and I say this because I had a very scary incident when it was just my ears. I got myself through the compression and thought things were fine until the decompression. Holy cow, the chamber started spinning, my ears were hurting and I felt like I was going to pass out or puke. I finally got decompressed but I had to crawl out of the chamber and lay on the floor for 20-30 minutes as the room continued to spin. I think it was the fluid in my ears that caused the vertigo so severely. If you are going to chance it, please make sure someone is near if you run into trouble like I did.
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Willbeatthis... Please take a break from diving until you heal from this. You probably aren't losing ground but it sure could feel that way when you are so sick.
I firmly believe (this is just my opinion) that the effects of mHBOT are cumulative and after a certain point the healthy changes become part of your biochemistry (immune system, antioxidant production, neurogenesis, etc.).
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I second that, Digby!
Willbeatthis...as we discussed via email...you have been doing mHBOT for long enough now that the gains have been assimilated. It just feels like a relapse when you are sick with a "normal" illness like a cold or flu.
I would wager that you will come out of this even better than before you became ill with the congestion, etc.
I personally would not use nasal sprays, etc., and would just let the body clear itself at its own pace.
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Hi All: You are amazing.... I have been taking a break! Thank you for making me feel much better about it.
I went to the allergist yesterday and he scoped me to see if I needed the abx and yes, I do unfortunately. He also said I had to get my passages open to get the stuff out for the antibiotics to work. So I have done what he said. I know have sinusitis and laryngitis. I have never had to be quiet like this.... Anything to heal
It sure is good to hear that Mhbot is cumulative and we keep benefiting if we need to take a break.
Honestly, I am not sure what would do without this team!
Thanks for the email, Phioph, your sound advice Digby and Peimomma (glad you recovered from that scary experience ) and sharing it so no one else (myself included tries). Thank you all for your support!!
XO
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Hi Gang: Just to give you an update- I have stayed out of the chamber, still out. When I did go in thinking I was well - it set my sinuses back. So I think I have to be GOOD and well.
This is kind of good news I think... Well, so I am on my third abx for this sinus infection and (augmentin, ceftin and now doxy) I have had hardly no reaction to the doxy. I can tell you that when I was first bitten and given doxy - I could not take it I herxed so bad. I didn't know enough then and perhaps if I had pushed through it, would I be here now, who knows.
Positive here -- the chambers work. Just like Phoiph and everyone else that has gone before us say -- you have to treat it like a daily to do and I imagine if you have gotten this far you are easing into it as Phoiph advises.
On another note, I was told to do the afrin by by allergist so I did for a bit but pulled myself off. I was getting rebound congestion -- and to solve this I found this amazing little machine. It is called Mypurmist - a handheld steam inhaler . The thing is magic. All the drugs in the world couldn't get me this clear. If you have allergies and your sinuses get swollen and blocked -- this may well help you. They are out of Canada and you can find them at mypurmist.com. I have no financial ties in any way. They are around $150.00 but I had a gift card from Target and that is where I got it. Best gift ever next to the chamber!
Now there are two versions - the first version is one that you can load with water yourself. The other you are supposed to use their little water ampules to make it 99.99 germ, mold free. I tend to want to use their ampules - worth it to me but the expense is a good bit. I read a trick on a review and I will share it with anyone that maybe interested.
Thanks all ... for your support! Kaibird and Carbokitty - how is it going?
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Hi Willbeatthis! Thanks for asking about me.
Taking off the mask has helped some. I had a couple days of feeling better last week and almost felt like I had more mental clarity.
I’ve taken a bit of a step back this weekend though so still struggling.
I’ll give it a few more days to see if the clarity/feeling better comes back, if not I may need to reduce my time in dive as well.
I hope your sinuses heal completely very soon. I can feel popping in my sinuses at times when coming out of a dive so I can see where it’s important they be clear too.
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Hi Kaibyrd~
It's great that you have experienced some "windows" of improvement.
Just a reminder though...this is a 2 step forward, 1 step back process, not a smooth upward trajectory.
Having fluctuations in how you feel is part of the process. I wouldn't reduce time in the chamber if the only reason is because you don't see that window in a few days, because that may or may not happen again for awhile.
To put it in perspective, you have to look at progress over the course of several months, not days or weeks.
You have reduced your dosage by taking off the mask and allowing the 02 to flow in, so if things are tolerable, I personally would stay at that level for awhile, then try to move forward again as soon as you are able.
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I’ll keep at it then. I just feel like it’s been too much of a decline with the small window this week allowing me to function enough that I was eating right again but now I’m back to where I was before I took the mask off.
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Hi willbeatthis, kaibyrd and everyone! Thanks for asking about me willbeatthis!
First, I am getting a message that this site is not secure. Then I couldn't log on and my password had been changed. Anyone else?
I am doing well! I am still diving at a local clinic. At my husband's suggestion, I have delayed purchasing a chamber until I get back home from being gone for 2 weeks, the first 2 weeks of April.
Since my return from the mold-ridden and red tide laden southwest Florida, I have in general, felt better. I started diving 40 mins each about 3-4 days/week at the clinic (working around my part-time work schedule and their availability).
Very interesting that by the 2nd day back and 2nd day of dives, my stools started to form and my gut calmed down (not waking me at 2/3/4am). I am beyond thrilled!
I know I am still in the honeymoon period (and I am enjoying it and staying present to it to the max!). I am so grateful. And as I said to someone on Friday, I have hope again for the first time in 8 years.
I am planning to buy the 34" Class 4 Newtowne. My husband prefers getting a chamber with a warranty and the cost is attractive (vs what I might be able to get currently used). I will call her this week and set it up to arrive April 12 or later. I'm excited.
One question I had-everyone seems to track their dives. When did you start counting? First dive ever? Once you got up to 60 mins? Just curious. I'll have to go back and count again but I'm probably around 26 if you count all dives.
Although I've been doing 40 min dives with oxygen, this week I am going to start 60 mins and see how that goes. I did 2 60 min dives in Florida and didn't think I felt good but I was still in a toxic environment and its hard to know if I got extra "hits" from toxins those days or if the dives were the issue.
Thanks so much for everyone in this community. You have given me such strength, courage and of course information to be able to possibly move forward and improve my health in a way I haven't been able to up until now.
My best to you,
carbokitty
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Hi carbokitty~
It's good to hear that you are already noticing improvements!
I would keep a log of all of your dives, including dates, duration, etc., but if you are trying to compare your progress to others, I would begin to count when both people began to dive daily at the full hour, at full pressure.
The other factor to consider is if someone is on antibiotics. In my experience, one should also keep a log of all dives, but for comparison purposes, begin to count after weaning off of antibiotics.
Congrats in advance on your chamber!
Also, I have not had the same experience logging in to the site.
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Willbeatthis~
I vote "yes" for mHBOT for PANDAS, as it is an auto-immune type disorder.
I would caution them to proceeding very slowly in the beginning, and of course consider other factors, such as diet, limiting toxic exposures, etc.
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So good to read people's updates. Willbeathis, I have recently purchased just a facial steamer with a nose adapter from Amazon that I found was incredibly helpful to open up my sinuses. Now I just need to be regular in using it.
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Hi everyone, I jsut got a Summit to Sea Grand Dive and am new to this. I have side effects from chronic Lyme disease and am hoping it will really help me. I was told about your forum and thought I would introduce myself.
I also have some questions. I was wondering if you have a busy day is it ok to miss a day or would it be better to get a session in and just get less sleep that night?
I also wondered if you dive 5 days a week or 7?
Right now I am doing 40 minutes sessions with the oxygen flowing into the mhbot machine but i do not keep the mask on the whole time. i put it on for 15 minute periods and then let it rest in there for 15 minutes.
Thanks, Karen
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HI, Karen! Phioph I am sure will be responding. Til then I can answer one of your questions. I find that the later in the day I dive the worse my insomnia is. So I dive first thing in the morning. If I did not get a dive in, then I wait until the next day.
For most of us, we attempt to dive daily. Phioph encourages the consistency of diving daily, except when we are first starting. Once you get up to a full hour with oxygen, you want to be regular.
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Welcome to the group Karen. Ditto to what kgg said. Consistent daily diving and ramping your way up like you are doing is best.
If you have the time and mental clarity, I strongly suggest that you work your way through reading this very long thread. You will learn a lot, plus it's encouraging for those times you don't see the improvement. Happy Diving!
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Welcome Karen! I echo those above. I just started in January.
At first I felt the dive made me sleepy, then there was a time where I had to dive in the morning because diving late would keep me awake. Now it really doesn’t matter and I dive whenever I can get it in a busy day. I don’t have those very often so mostly I dive in the afternoons.
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Welcome Karen! I too just started in January. I haven't purchased my chamber for home yet. I was very energized at first with the dives and had to avoid evening dives. Now I'm sleepy afterwards and just want to nap! Now I can't imagine doing a dive in the morning. I'm sure it will switch again.
Wishing you much healing on your journey.
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Welcome, Karen~
I agree with the great advice everyone has given!
You have to commit your time to mHBOT and make it a non-negotiable priority in your life while you are healing.
The best thing would be not to eliminate sleep or your dive, but something else in your schedule that you might do without.
Also, in the beginning healing stages, try to rest and relax your mind in the chamber, rather than doing any computer work, etc.
As many people have experienced, the best time of day to dive will likely fluctuate for you as you go through your journey. It shows that your body's reaction to the treatment is changing over time, as is expected.
As Digby mentioned, reading the thread should be very helpful, and you'll find a lot of knowledge and support here!
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I'm on a bunch of forums for various diagnoses and I'm not sure which one to write to, but here I am.
I had a horrific night last night. It was all my SIBO symptoms (SIBO-D/diarrhea) starting at 12:30 am. It felt like I had drunk hot sauce from my tongue to my stomach, intestines rumbling, lots of gas and then later diarrhea. I had anxiety, insomnia and while I was burning up internally, I was freezing cold.
At first I thought this must be part of the healing process as I had gone up to 60 min dives this week from 40 min dives previously. Then I remembered that my dentist told me to brush with baking soda to whiten my teeth. I know that was the culprit. I brushed twice with it yesterday.
My ongoing health and GI issues started with mold exposure and a Lyme diagnosis along with antibiotic treatment. When I stopped the antibiotics, I had this experience where I could feel bile traveling along my intestines during the night and it was burning. I feel that experience damaged the tender mucus membranes along the wall of my intestines and I've been mostly having diarrhea and food intolerances every since.
I have been living with the hope the mHBOT will heal whatever damage occurred in the same way it heals diabetic wounds. Does anyone know of any studies along these lines? I'm curious.
I know I am still really early in my journey with mHBOT and I need to be patient. I am just amazed (and ok, discouraged) that my reaction to ingesting small amounts of baking soda would be that severe.
Anyway, part rant, part trying to process, part interested in any research studies on healing internally with mHBOT.
Hope everyone is having a great day! Carbokitty
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Carbokitty, is it possible that it was a virus? I know of 6 people who in the last 2 weeks have had a GI virus that included diarrhea, nausea, and a slight elevation in temperature.
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Carbokitty, Phoiph had no movement in the intestines when she started mHBOT but the day she felt gurgling and movement is the day she said she knew she was beginning to heal. (If I remember correctly.)
My intestines aren’t so bad but I also developed food sensitivities after antibiotic treatment. I’m looking forward to no more food sensitivities! I know it will come, we just have to get through all the bad first. Right there with you, hon. Hang in there. Hugs!!!
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Digby~Thanks for the thought. I would only think its a virus that is surfacing from the mHBOT healing. That was my first thought when I woke up with the symptoms. Mostly likely now I think I had a reaction to the baking soda. Trying to hang in there as I am traveling tomorrow and for the next 12 days. I was feeling so good I thought I might be able to get by without diving but it looks like I will need to keep it up when I get to where I am going.
Thanks KB. My initial response to mHBOT has been that my stools have formed and become more solid. Until last night. Maybe its just a little blip in the journey.
I appreciate everyone's support.
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"...I have been living with the hope the mHBOT will heal whatever damage occurred in the same way it heals diabetic wounds. Does anyone know of any studies along these lines? I'm curious..."
Carbokitty~
If you google "hyperbaric and inflammatory bowel disease", or "hyperbaric and ulcerative colitis" you will find a lot of supporting studies/articles:
I do know that when the gut is first healing, it is very delicate; it seems that anything different can set you back. This is why I didn't try any supplements, new foods, or put anything different into my mouth until I had months of mHBOT behind me, and felt more solid.
IMO, it is not just the lining that is sensitive; but the nerves that are healing can be easily irritated, and can overreact to stimuli (i.e., the alkaline baking soda)
That said, I agree with Digby that this episode could all have been viral, or your immune system could be starting to clean house.
Hang in there! You had a window of improvement, and you will get there (and beyond) again. This is just a "speed bump".
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I thought I’d check in and let you know how things are going with my brother who has diabetes, neuropathy, insomnia and fatigue. The first day was very bad. On the way home from the airport he puked in the car and was pale, weak and nauseous. He suffers from severe claustrophobia for the last 2 years since the brain fog set in. He got in the chamber the first night with all the right prep work and completed 90 minutes with no issues. The next morning he didn’t take ice packs in and didn’t have me near the chamber and had a complete claustrophobic meltdown and got out of the chamber and puked from the adrenaline. That night I had to sit with him while he layed in the chamber and watched him freak out so I finally asked him what is causing the fear? He said lack of control exiting the chamber. I said how long do you think it would take you to get out? He said he didn’t know so I said let’s pressurize and then deflate as quick as possible. It took 2 minutes and 10 seconds to come down as quickly as possible. For the next few dives I had to sit by the window of the chamber and then after 3 of these I started leaving the window for 2-3 minutes and then would check back with him. After 2 dives like this he left the nest and has been diving alone ever since. Now to the actual dives and his reaction. He started feeling sick like a cold but I assured him it wasn’t a cold but junk being forced to the surface and out of his body. He stated it was white or clear but he couldn’t believe it would be stuff coming out and not a cold. Day two he quit all his diabetic meds and we have managed his sugar with supplements and oxygen therapy. He has fantastic color to his skin, even his toes have some pink to them now. Upon his arrival he was very unstable when entering the chamber, headaches, nausea, and general weakness. 20 hours of oxygen and he can balance on one foot, squat, get off the floor with ease and walked over 10,000 steps yesterday. Granted he was a little fatigued and sore but in good spirits. He has made amazing strides in just one week and we still have 5 days of treatments left. Because he has no bacteria or viruses he is able to treat 90 minutes now 3 times a day with only positive results. He has 22 hours of treatment left to complete in his time here so I will post again after he leaves for home. He has asked several times why doesn’t my doctor recommend this for me? He can hardly believe they mention nothing about natural treatment and healing your body.
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Thanks for that awesome update, Peimomma~
It is great to hear, especially considering we don't have many reports re diabetes here on the thread.
Your brother is a very lucky guy to have a sister like you...:)
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Thanks for that awesome update, Peimomma~
It is great to hear, especially considering we don't have many reports re diabetes here on the thread.
Your brother is a very lucky guy to have a sister like you...:)
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Thanks for that awesome update, Peimomma~
It is great to hear, especially considering we don't have many reports re diabetes here on the thread.
Your brother is a very lucky guy to have a sister like you...:)
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Thanks for that awesome update, Peimomma~
It is great to hear, especially considering we don't have many reports re diabetes here on the thread.
Your brother is a very lucky guy to have a sister like you...:)
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Watching him dive this last 10 days not having Lyme and company has definitely reinforced for me the difference between those that have viruses and bacteria and those treating an injury or disease. He was able to continue diving even during the cold like symptoms. Granted he had body aches and fatigue from detoxing but it lasted only 3 days compared to our 3-4 months or more.
I would not recommend an aggressive schedule like we taken on if you don’t know exactly what you are treating. He may have some residual cancer that is also receiving treatment but it would be nothing compared to a Lyme riddled body. I had to laugh during his worst days because it brought back memories of my own journey and feeling like hell after my treatments. I told him he’s fortunate to be through the woods so quickly, in the Lyme world it’s a much slower journey.
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Yes, so true...and hyperbaric clinicians who don't recognize this and will often overtreat a person with Lyme, either by starting them too quickly, too frequently, or by using high pressures.
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These lyme advocates put hyperbaric oxygen therapy very low on the list of effectiveness.
They also put sauna very high. I'm presuming they mean infrared sauna but do not know.
Anyone have any insights on this? I'm looking into these therapies.
Thanks.
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HI, Lymenotlite. I believe it is low on the list because it costs and not many people have tried it. imho.
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As a Lyme patient that had a sauna and treated every day with no result but with MHBOT gained my life back I would absolutely reverse those two on the list.
How would a sauna treat Lyme and company is the question I ask when people suggest this therapy or any for treatment. We know that Lyme doesn’t survive in an oxygenated environment and oxygen penetrates the entire body. On a cellular level O2 makes sense. For myself and many others that have given this therapy the daily dives with O2 for 2 years have moved on to healthy lives.
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I can attest to infrared sauna having little effect on Lyme as well. I’ve had one for 3 years and while it is helpful with detox and pain for me, it hasn’t done much to rid me of Lyme. I’ve just started mHBOT so I can’t yet say if it’s going to give me my life back but I’m reacting similarly to everyone else who’s been through this treatment so I have a lot of hope. 😊
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I also, love my sauna but it did nothing for Lyme Sx. I truly believe that Mild Hyperbaric combined with a Keto diet is the best therapy for those that fail Abx.
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Thanks very much for the comments. This is a long thread and it would be tough to go through it. I do have a couple of other questions.
Are many or most using keto in conjunction with HBOT or is this just successful with some? Did those who use it start with keto before starting HBOT (so they could tell whether it was working independently) or are the results mostly noticeable in conjunction with hyperbarics?
Which chambers are people using? As I have a small house, I'm wondering whether I could fit it into my cool basement but still stay somewhat warm in the winters. Maybe hot water bottle or heating pads. I live in the north. If it is portable, maybe I could move it upstairs for the cooler months.
Which machines are people using?
Thanks for your help,
Sheryl
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I was not eating keto, just a healthy diet. You can get a 27 inch Newtowne for $3895 plus a concentrator. Chambers normally get warm inside from the concentrator heat and compressor heat so I take ice packs and have a fan. In the colder months I have blankets to keep warm.
You can move them fairly easy but would depend on how large the opening from the basement to the main floor is for ease of moving the chamber.
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These lyme advocates put hyperbaric oxygen therapy very low on the list of effectiveness.
They also put sauna very high. I'm presuming they mean infrared sauna but do not know.
Anyone have any insights on this? I'm looking into these therapies. Thanks.
If I recall correctly, this study is more of a compilation of general questionnaires.
For hyperbaric, at least, I don't believe critical factors (e.g., length of time used, high vs. low pressure, frequency of treatments, etc.) were asked about or controlled for, which we know are absolutely crucial to the results of the study and success of mHBOT in general.
Around the time the study was first created, I brought this point up to one of the proponents, as I was concerned that the incomplete data would discourage potential mHBOT users. Unfortunately, the input wasn't well received.
I encourage you to take the time to read the entire thread. I think you will find the experiences posted here to be a more accurate guide.
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Lymenotlite, I’ve found that I need a small amount of carbs here and there so I follow the Trim Healthy Mama plan which is basically low carb with some moderately high carb/low fat meals thrown in. I don’t do any processed foods and most of what I eat is organic/pastured.
I have a Summit To Sea Grand Dive and I keep it in my basement. I have a beanbag and a blanket in it that keeps me warm in the winter. I live in northern VA. I noticed I would get coldest as I was coming out of a dive during the coldest months this winter but I stayed pretty snug if I wore cozy clothes.
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I eat healthy but do not follow a Keto diet
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I recently moved from HI to AZ to get away from the mold. I brought my Air Sep oxygen concentrator which I am using with a Respiro. Maybe its all in my head, but I feel like the Air Sep may be pumping mycotoxins into my chamber. I regularly clean the small filter on the back, but does anyone know if there is an additional filter inside that can be changed? I opened it up and didn't see anything, but I thought I read on here once that there is an internal filter that can be changed by a service person. Having trouble finding contact info for AirSep.
I cleaned the filters on the air pump, as per the instructions, and hope there's not mold anywhere else in there.
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