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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / April 2004Another update (Mic)
Well, to day was the 2nd trx on the subq hyperbaric O2 threapy...it is not a hard thing to do, but 90 minutes not being able to pee is at times a problem.LOL The nurse who came to show me the procedure was a sweetie, and compassionate, so that was a good thing. I have to do trx's for 90 min, four days in a row and then rest the area for 3 days. This procedure is not like the old hyperbaric tubes that I was fimilar with during my nursing career. The old one, get the O2 to the tissues via the vessels being saturated with the 02, that is forced in by all the pressure in the tube. If you have vasular problems, poor circulation etc. the O2 may never get there especially in the lower extremites. With this procedure the O2 is applied right to the spot/spots via a big plastic boot (my problem is on the heel) there is a big rim of adhesive around the top that is sealed up and the O2 in hooked up to the top of the boot. All oil and petroleum products must be washed away ( can cause the skin to burn) and normal saline applied to the areas that they want to trx. They took a series of pic's for docum. and will be returning in 3 wks for more. The company that does this is very intersted in reaseach and further development. The best part is : the company gives each foot doc a free gratis entire program for one patient....and that was ME!! They are given to pt's that don't have much or no insurance, and are in the crapper as far as money is concerned) I have no idea of how much this would cost the average bear or insurance co. I will let ya all know as soon as I find out. The fluids in my ankles and feet have decreased greatly...in fact the Rt one is back to normal, the Lt one is way down, but still gets somewhat swollen when it is in a dependent postion for to long....have gotten to decrease the am't of diuretics that I was taken...another good thing! Pain in the heel remains at a 6-7, but I have a high threshold for pain. I hope everyone is doing the best that they can, and finding peace and calm...less pain...prayers and vibs are still in progress....Have a good one! Mic Always, be, and stay AWARE! Mic, it sounds as if this treatment might be just what you need; surely hope so. And glad you lucked into being THE patient! Gwen  Signature*************************************************************************** *** "Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles." - George Elliot *************************************************************************** *** | Well, to day was the 2nd trx on the subq hyperbaric O2 threapy...it is | not a hard thing to do, but 90 minutes not being able to pee is at times [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] | | Always, be, and stay AWARE! Hope that all goes well, and that you get some releif . MM >Well, to day was the 2nd trx on the subq hyperbaric O2 threapy...it is >not a hard thing to do, but 90 minutes not being able to pee is at times [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > >Always, be, and stay AWARE! (((Mic))) praying for continuing improvement! donnah > Well, to day was the 2nd trx on the subq hyperbaric O2 threapy...it is > not a hard thing to do, but 90 minutes not being able to pee is at times [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Always, be, and stay AWARE! Mic, Oh I feel for you with the not being able to go pee for 90 mins. I wouldn't be able to go that long, I would wet my pants. ;-) Do you have to lay still for that time too? That would be hard to do also. Good that you got to decrease your diuretics and that the swelling is coming down. I hope the heel pain gets lesser and lesser till it is finally gone. That is so great that you get this done free. Good job. ;-) I hope it works for you totally. SignatureLove and hugs to all Good thoughts coming your way too. Squirrely Jo > Well, to day was the 2nd trx on the subq hyperbaric O2 threapy...it is > not a hard thing to do, but 90 minutes not being able to pee is at times [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Always, be, and stay AWARE! |
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