I’m writing this as a testimony to what the hyperbaric chamber did for me. I have IC (Interstitial Cystitis). It is a (bladder) condition that can devastating. My life had gotten to the place that I had no hope of ever having a “normal” life. I hardly ever left my house. The pain was just to debilitating. I was basically bedridden. I would get up for very short periods of time, just enough to fix something to eat and have to lay down to eat. Going to church on Sunday morning was only possible because of pain medicine and there were times that I could not go, even with the pain medicine. My quality of life was extremely poor. I could not make plans to do anything, including spending time with grandchildren. Even going out to eat with my husband was impossible. Basically, my life had stopped. I suffered with this pain for over 10 years. When the opportunity for me to try the hyperbaric chamber came along, it was an opportunity that I could not pass up. My doctor here could do nothing else for me. I left my home, wondering if I would even be able to make the trip. By the grace of God and plenty of medicine, I was able to travel to Florida where the chamber was located. I stayed with family for three months while going through hyperbaric treatment. Everyone at the chamber was extremely helpful, kind and compassionate. They were, and are, a wonderful group of people. While going through the treatments, I noticed changes in my body. My arthritis pain went away, the inflammation in my lower back (from being so inactive for so long) went away. And the chamber, combined with a new doctor, and prayer took away my IC pain and symptoms. I left Florida a person who had a life again. I can now go places, do things with grandchildren, and make plans. I go to breakfast with my husband every Saturday – it’s our special time. I have a life. I have not taken pain medicine for six months. I thank God, Wade, the hyperbaric crew, my family, the doctor and my time in the hyperbaric chamber for giving me a life. God opened a door and I took the chance. It’s a new life for me now – I even go to the gym. I’m so truly thankful for what was given me – a new life.
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