# Any experience of hyperbaric treatment **URL:** \ **Category:** Medication and treatments\ **Created:** [13 May 2025 12:19 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/any-experience-of-hyperbaric-treatment/42869 "2025-05-13T12:19:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![caer\_luel](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@caer\_luel](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/caer_luel)\ **Post date:** [13 May 2025 12:19 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/any-experience-of-hyperbaric-treatment/42869/1 "2025-05-13T12:19:02Z")
Hi, my neurophysiotherapist mentioned this yesterday, which I had not heard of before, it is available in Aberdeen at an MSS centre, Does anyone have any experience or advice please ? Jim ---
**Author:** ![Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrs5k/32/396_2.png) [@Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Mrs5K)\ **Post date:** [13 May 2025 15:14 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/any-experience-of-hyperbaric-treatment/42869/2 "2025-05-13T15:14:26Z")
I don’t have any experience but there is a previous post where this has been discussed. I have copied in the link below for you.. > [@Hyperbaric oxygen therapy](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/38170): > > In my never ending search to become my pre stroke me I’ve had this recommended to me by my naturopathic doctor. I read about it and my local MS treatment centre is 10 minutes away from me. The MS treatment centre is fantastic, so many therapies available which would help with stroke recovery as well. Why aren’t we made aware, almost like we are the forgotten sufferers. I’m going to give it a whirl so will keep you posted IDC > [@My Personal collection of therapies](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/my-personal-collection-of-therapies/41065): > > Hello wonderful folks, I present my personal collection of 10 beloved tried and tested therapies, in order of importance and efficacy, that I have found helpful and beneficial during my stroke recovery. These solutions call on traditional Western, Eastern, Holistic, Complementary and Alternative medicine, all backed by strong empirical data. I hope the list will inspire you to research or even try some new ideas. I have embraced the following: Sunlight, UVB, Photo Biomodulation PBM All anim… > [@Mild stroke: mym mom (80, obese), couple of advices needed](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/mild-stroke-mym-mom-80-obese-couple-of-advices-needed/35195): > > Forum mom stroke my mom had a mild stroke, no visible consequences, she only says that she get tired much quicker and feel a bit different. few facts about her: obese 80 yo hypertension, on meds broken neck in lower part, constant pain I’ve got few questions: I would like to get her some aerobic exercise. As she has problems with neck, she cannot walk for longer than let’s say 15 mins. I thought about stationary/rehabilitation bike. Pls comment/advise. I’ve heard about oxygen … Hope these help a little bit. Regards Ann ---
**Author:** ![caer\_luel](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@caer\_luel](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/caer_luel)\ **Post date:** [13 May 2025 18:45 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/any-experience-of-hyperbaric-treatment/42869/3 "2025-05-13T18:45:50Z")
Thanks, I did find this > **[Understanding How HBOT Works to Help Stroke Patients | National Hyperbaric](https://www.nationalhyperbaric.com/hbot-treatments-and-conditions/stroke)** > > Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can improve blood flow to damaged brain tissues, help with brain swelling and activate dormant cells in stroke patients. Learn more here. ---
**Author:** ![ManjiB](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/manjib/32/19499_2.png) [@ManjiB](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/ManjiB)\ **Post date:** [13 May 2025 22:53 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/any-experience-of-hyperbaric-treatment/42869/4 "2025-05-13T22:53:00Z")
Hello Jim I think you may get some joy from @pando and @smellypup on this subject. They have discussed this quite a bit on this forum and I believe @smellypup has made extensive use of the same. Ann @Mrs5K has included the links to some of their posts in her earlier response. Perhaps you may wish to give it a go if it’s available at Aberdeen MSS Centre - maybe you can get an NHS referral? ---
**Author:** ![smellypup](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/7c8e57/32.png) [@smellypup](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/smellypup)\ **Post date:** [14 May 2025 01:16 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/any-experience-of-hyperbaric-treatment/42869/5 "2025-05-14T01:16:32Z")
In my opinion it is like a multiplier for gains, so get it done, you want at least 30 hours at ATA2. I have around 45 hours. Trying to get @pando onboard too so he can give his experience it is fairly cutting edge . ---
**Author:** ![caer\_luel](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@caer\_luel](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/caer_luel)\ **Post date:** [14 May 2025 09:16 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/any-experience-of-hyperbaric-treatment/42869/6 "2025-05-14T09:16:01Z")
Thanks, I’m following up on trying to get this treatment ---
**Author:** ![smellypup](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/7c8e57/32.png) [@smellypup](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/smellypup)\ **Post date:** [14 May 2025 09:52 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/any-experience-of-hyperbaric-treatment/42869/7 "2025-05-14T09:52:52Z")
Yeah try to get as many hours as you can. The Israeli studies were done using 60 hours and from other studies we know there isn’t much neuroplasticity gains until 20 hours. I started to notice more around 17 hours myself. Stuck through to 45 and still am gaining day after day still, also getting regular massage and acupuncture. ---
**Author:** ![caer\_luel](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@caer\_luel](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/caer_luel)\ **Post date:** [19 May 2025 11:39 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/any-experience-of-hyperbaric-treatment/42869/8 "2025-05-19T11:39:11Z")
Thanks, I had my first normal pressure treatment this morning, I’ll have a few weeks of this, then move to the hyperbaric treatment after that ---
**Author:** ![smellypup](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/7c8e57/32.png) [@smellypup](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/smellypup)\ **Post date:** [20 May 2025 06:53 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/any-experience-of-hyperbaric-treatment/42869/9 "2025-05-20T06:53:19Z")
What is that exactly, oxygen fed in at normal pressures?