Reflex Sympathetic
Dystrophy ( RSD ) is
a chronic pain disorder associated with sensitivity to light touch,
swelling, skin color and temperature changes, weakness, abnormal
sweating, muscle atrophy,
and subsequent depression.
Fortunately for RSD sufferers, HBOT can provide an effective
treatment.
If you
missed Discovery Health's Medical Incredible airing on April 16, 2006 about
a young girl with RSD that was treated with Hyperbaric Oxygen click here to
watch
Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy
has proven itself to be a very viable option
to treat
reflex sympathetic dystrophy
(RSD). Numerous articles in the medical literature have shown the
reduction in pain and swelling
associated with RSD and a return of function using hyperbaric oxygen.
Best of all for RSD patients, this is accomplished without the need for
painful injections, narcotics, or surgical implants for pain management. Most
RSD sufferers find that following the first few treatments they are able
to achieve a full
night’s sleep for the first time in years.
They then notice the decreased need for narcotics, improved thinking,
with a diminished depression. The swelling of the effected arm or leg
associated with RSD diminishes and they are able to start physical therapy with marked improvement in
muscle strength. Many people
afflicted with RSD have then been able to return to a happier and more
productive life, frequently returning to their prior
occupation.
Unfortunately,
most
people who suffer from
RSD or CRPS only receive pain management.
This means being prescribed various narcotics, and antidepressants. Then
RSD patients must start on a long and frequent schedule of
stellate ganglion /sympathetic blocks.
With exception of a few fortunate
RSD and CRPS sufferers who respond to these injection,
this expensive therapy is repeated weekly or monthly for the rest of the
RSD patient's life.
When
RSD sufferers fail to respond to these blocks, the patient is referred
for morphine pump implants or spinal stimulators which cost $20,000 to implant
and requires ongoing physician
management on a monthly basis to make the proper adjustments.
The pain management specialists usually pontificate the success that is
achieved
with these treatments.
Yet,
if they are so successful, then why do
RSD and CRPS patients need 50 -200
stellate ganglion blocks,
and why do most spinal stimulators do and morphine pumps fail to control the
pain.
Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy,
which is an FDA approved therapy, but
unfortunately not for treating RSD
and CRPS, utilizes 100% oxygen administered under increased pressure. It is a very
safe,
painless, and cost effective means of treating the chronic debilitating
pain of RSD and CRPS.
If You Suffer From Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy ( RSD ) or Complex
Regional Pain Syndrome ( CRPS ), Please
Call
National Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy
at (727)787-7077 today!
For
further information on other medical disorders
, such as RSD and CRPS that respond to hyperbaric oxygen, go
to www.florida-oxygen.com
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The ideas and advice contained on these Web pages, regarding RSD syndrome, CRPS, and their treatment methods, are based on years of experience by Dr. Allan M. Spiegel M.D. and his staff and from an extensive review of the scientific literature concerning RSD treatment, CRPS, and HBOT therapy. However, this is definitely not intended to be a substitute for careful medical evaluation and treatment by a competent, licensed personal health care professional. Dr. Spiegel and his associates do not recommend changing any current medications or adding any new therapies to treat your RSD or CRPS, without personally consulting a fully qualified physician. Dr. Spiegel and his staff specifically disclaim any liability arising directly or indirectly from information contained on these Web pages. Varying and even conflicting views are held by other segments of the medical profession regarding RSD syndrome, CRPS, and their treatment methods. The information presented on these Web pages is intended to be educational in nature and is not intended as a basis for diagnosis or treatment. This information is current at the time of posting on the World Wide Web, and is published and distributed as a courtesy to the public.
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