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Subject: Re: fibromyalgia

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Reema

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Date Posted: 14:54:26 03/13/03 Thu
In reply to: p. waddle 's message, "fibromyalgia" on 14:39:14 02/03/03 Mon

>I had several treatments in a hyperbaric oxygen
>chamber, for my lifelong problem with fibromyalgia,
>and allergy problems. This treatment involved sitting
>in a concrete chamber wearing a mask and surrounded by
>100% oxygen at two atmospheres pressure. For a few
>weeks, I was virtously without pain, and as close to
>normal as I have been for the last 20 years. The cost
>is a problem as each session is $100. I wish this
>could be recognized as a legitimate treatment for
>these like treatments, as I feel life for many of
>these sufferers would be exceedingly more comfortable
>and complete.
>The increased oxygen delivered to the cells treated
>the hypoxia in the cells and caused the muscles to
>unspasm.
>pat

Dear Pat,
my husband had fibromyalgia for about two years, it sound not a long time for someone that had it for 20 years.. but he's 25. I want to know if this was in the USA, and where can i look for a such a thing, and what exactly is it called, i would appreciate if you answered me when u get a chance.
Thank you very much,
sincerely
Reema

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