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Pre-Treatment Options => Pre-Treatment Options => Topic started by: mjinsb on February 18, 2023, 02:38:02 pm

Title: Hyperbaric chamber
Post by: mjinsb on February 18, 2023, 02:38:02 pm

When I first lost 60% of my hearing I did a series of treatments of hyperbaric chamber along with ozone treatments to my ears. I regained 40% of my hearing back. Two months later when I finally had an MRI, the acoustic neuroma was found. I have surgery scheduled in April. I'm wondering if anyone has done the hyperbaric chamber both as preparation for surgery and post surgery to aid in healing and reduce inflammation. I'm a huge fan since I believe it's what gave me back most my hearing.

Title: Re: Hyperbaric chamber
Post by: gbly on May 01, 2023, 02:15:51 pm

I have not been fortunate enough to have access to a HC, but I have heard many people say they recommend it too.  I would be interested in what you decide and how it all goes.
When is your surgery?
v/r GB

Title: Re: Hyperbaric chamber
Post by: donjehle on May 06, 2023, 01:39:42 pm

Hi mjinsb!

I was initially scheduled to have hyperbaric chamber treatments, but my ENT said that research showed that the HC treatments were only effective if started within a certain timeframe from the initial diagnosis of the acoustic neuroma.  I have not confirmed that to be true, but it's the reason why my ENT cancelled my hyperbaric chamber treatments.

I am curious what others have experienced with hyperbaric chamber treatments before or after surgery.