Multiple Sclerosis

Pre-Hyperbaric Oxygen

 My name is Trudi, I am a 51 year old woman who has had Multiple Sclerosis since I was 19 years old. My M.S. symptoms have not been very pronounced until about 5 years ago. Listed below are my symptoms prior the oxygen treatments:

 Right leg is very weak

 Poor Balance

 Fine motor skills are poor

Muscle spasms in both legs, but more intense on the right 

I walk with a walker

Minor depression 

Fatigue 

Poor bladder control 

Sleep Disorder 

Overall Malaise 

Post-Hyperbaric Treatments 

 I have completed my 20 treatments at Richmond Hyperbaric Treatment Centre, I have noticed several improvements:

 1.      I am taking tai chi lessons once a week and I now find that I can stand for the whole hour, whereas at the beginning of this instruction I was seated after about 10 minutes. My right leg is stronger than it was and my balance is also better as my weight distribution is now more even. I do not fall as often as I used to because my right leg is stronger and doesn't buckle under me causing me to fall

2.      I am not dropping as many things because my fine motor skills in my hands are somewhat better. 

3.      The muscle spasms in my legs are virtually gone. This is a great improvement as they would wake me up at night and this has stopped, therefore I am sleeping better. 

4.      I still walk with a walker but I have hope that will change and I will manage to walk without any assistance. 

5.      My outlook on life is definitely better. I am more energetic and my fatigue is reduced. 

6.      My bladder control is much better, as I only get out of bed once at night rather than three or four times.

7.      I have noticed a significant increase in my hair and finger nail growth. 

To conclude, there have been improvements and I am very pleased about my progress and I would like to return for more treatments in the future.