Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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Notable studies
- Akarsu, Selim; Tekin, Levent; Ay, Hakan; Carli, Alparslan Bayram; Tok, Fatih; Simşek, Kemal; Kiralp, Mehmet Zeki (April 2013), "The efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of chronic fatigue syndrome", Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine: Journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc, 40 (2): 197–200, ISSN 1066-2936, PMID 23682549
Medical Journals
Women in Fibromyalgia hyperbaric oxygen therapy study had concussions. "Patients who had fibromyalgia in addition to their post-concussion symptoms had complete resolution of the symptoms,... "[1] Due to this statement it is the opinion of some that this is in reality a study on concussions and not Fibromyalgia.
Media Coverage
The Spirit Science claims treatment and cure for Fibromyalgia.[2]
Fibromyalgia Treatment with Hyperbaric Chamber Shows Promise EmpowHER - Michelle Blacsberg, RN - "Use of HBOT to treat those with fibromyalgia is not new. A 2004 study showed it did have success in a small study but they felt that HBOT was helpful to fibromyalgia patients due to increased oxygenated blood flow to tissues."[3]
