CRPS

RSD/CRPS (chronic pain)

RSD/CPRS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) is a disturbance of the microcirculation generated by small unmyelinated c nerve fibers in the wall of arterioles. Temperature changes, poor circulation, and neurovascular instability separates this syndrome from the somatic (non-sympathetic) type of painful conditions. The syndrome is aggravated by inflammation and ischemia which can lead to permanent disability. Hyperbaric oxygen relieves pain, ischemia and inflammation and is also useful for peripheral nerve repair.

RSD/CRPS Case Study 1: Jim, age 48, was diagnosed with RSD in 2000. He started treatments in January 2001 and has since received over 80 treatments. Jim's testimonial.

RSD/CRPS Case Study 2: Sandra age 39, suffered CRPS from a needle injury and a car accident. She was barely able to walk, suffered flair ups nearly every day, had headaches, neck shoulder and back pain and stabbing charley horses in the legs. Also numbness in the fingers arms legs and toes and muscle atrophy in both legs, depression etc. After a series of 20 HBO sessions at 40 to 50 fsw once per day and exercising as the pain reduced she has written a letter describing her immediate short term improvements.