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My hubby was diagnosed with Lyme 2 months ago. We went through years of testing and misdiagnosis (they thought it was MS), a neurologist told him it was just depression and to take pills, and even after a positive test the CDC came in and said no it wasn't because the western b. was neg. Our MD wasn't satisfied so he sent samples to Igenex (spelling?) anyway, they said it was a deffinite positive but he had had it so long his body wasn't really fighting anymore. His symptoms were neurological (balance, trouble walking, marionette-like movement, memory problems, difficulty concentrating...etc. The list could go on and on. It had taken up permanent residence in his brain and I felt like I didn't even know my husband anymore. We are lucky and have a wonderful MD who has really studied Lyme. We asked about Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy and found it really has great results when used in conjunction with intravenous Rocephin. He has done over 50 "dives" and has been on the IV for a month. I am seeing my husband again more and more. I know it will take a long time to heal his brain and some of the damage may be permanent (they think he has had this untreated for 21 years), but I am hopefull and so pleased with the results we are already seeing. Has anyone else tried this treatment? It is working for us. As I understand it, the oxygen forces the bacteria out into the open where the antibiotic can kill it. This is especially important for people who have had this a long time and the bacteria has had a chance to burrow deep into the system. (Very simple explination...I am sure a doctor or scientist could explain it better) |
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