According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Fibromyalgia presents as a condition characterized by widespread pain throughout the body, alongside sleep disturbances, fatigue, and often, emotional and mental distress. Individuals with Fibromyalgia may exhibit heightened sensitivity to pain, termed abnormal pain perception processing. Approximately 4 million US adults, or about 2% of the adult population, are affected by Fibromyalgia.
While the exact cause of Fibromyalgia remains unknown, effective management and treatment options are available. Presently, various treatment methods are employed, although none are specifically approved for Fibromyalgia, with the focus primarily on alleviating symptoms rather than addressing the underlying condition.
Hyperbaric Therapy has shown promising results in significantly reducing inflammation throughout the body. By delivering elevated levels of oxygen into the bloodstream, Hyperbaric Therapy traverses the plasma, thereby mitigating inflammation and pain.
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain and stiffness
- Depression and anxiety
- Cognitive issues, including memory and concentration difficulties
- Digestive disturbances, such as abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation (IBS)
- Fatigue and lethargy
- Sleep disturbances
- Headaches and migraines
Improved Quality of Life
- Regulation of bowel movements
- Pain reduction
- Symptom alleviation
- Reduction of anxiety and depression
Amelioration of Neurological Conditions
- Reduction of neuro-inflammation
- Enhanced concentration
- Mitigation of insomnia
- Reduction of fatigue
- Alleviation of chronic headaches
Effects on Inflammation and Pain
- Reduction of acute and chronic inflammation
- Increase in anti-inflammatory cytokines
- Decrease in the number of tender points
- Reduction of swelling
- Comparable efficacy to aspirin in reducing joint inflammation, hypersensitivity, and pain
Fibromyalgia Studies
- Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Low-Pressure Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment and Physical Exercise in Women with Fibromyalgia: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/fibromyalgia/comparative-study-of-the-effectiveness-of-a-low-pressure-hyperbaric-oxygen-treatment-and-physical-exercise-in-women-with-fibromyalgia.pdf
- HBOT Fibromyalgia: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/fibromyalgia/hbot-fibromyalgia.pdf
- Hyperbaric Oxygen and Aerobic Exercise in the Long-Term Treatment of Fibromyalgia, A Narrative Review: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/fibromyalgia/hyperbaric-oxygen-and-aerobic-exercise-in-the-long-term-treatment-of-fibromyalgia-a-narrative-review.pdf
- Hyperbaric Oxygen can Diminish Fibromyalgia Syndrome – Prospective Clinical Trial: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/fibromyalgia/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-can-diminish-fibromyalgia-syndrome-prospective-clinical-trial.pdf
- Pain Management and HBOT: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/fibromyalgia/pain-management-and-hbot.pdf
- T Helper 1 Response is Correlated with Widespread Pain, Fatigue, Sleeping Disorders and the Quality of Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia and is Modulated by Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: https://www.ihausa.org/pdf/adult-indications/fibromyalgia/t-helper-1-response-is-correlated-with-widespread-pain-fatigue-sleeping-disorders-and-the-quality-of-life-in-patients-with-fibro.pdf
