Patient Profile:
A 38-year-old male diagnosed with Lyme disease, presenting with severe fatigue, joint pain, cognitive fog, and persistent muscle aches. Despite antibiotic treatment, symptoms lingered for months, affecting his daily functioning and quality of life.
Challenge:
Chronic Lyme disease can cause residual tissue inflammation, impaired circulation, and neurological symptoms. Conventional treatment had plateaued, and the patient sought complementary therapies to boost healing and improve vitality.
Intervention:
The patient was enrolled in a regimented HBOT protocol:
- 20 sessions over 4 weeks at 1.5 to 2.0 ATA, 60 minutes per session.
- Sessions were designed to increase oxygenation, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue repair.
Outcomes:
- Symptom Relief: After 10 sessions, the patient reported increased energy, decreased joint pain, and clearer cognition.
- Reduced Inflammation: Clinical assessments showed decreased swelling and pain markers.
- Enhanced Healing: HBOT helped support detoxification pathways and improve cellular function, facilitating recovery.
- Overall Well-being: The patient experienced a renewed sense of vitality and activity levels, returning to daily routines with improved mood and physical health.
Conclusion:
While antibiotics address the infection, HBOT served as an adjunct to reduce inflammation, support tissue repair, and restore cellular function. The patient’s experience exemplifies how HBOT can complement Lyme disease management, especially for lingering symptoms resistant to conventional therapy.
Summary:
HBOT offers a promising supportive approach for Lyme disease sufferers, helping to alleviate symptoms, enhance healing, and improve quality of life when used alongside standard treatments.
Resources & References
HBOT and Lyme Disease Clinical Evidence
- Journal of Wound Care (2018):“Hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an adjunct in managing chronic infections and inflammatory conditions,” reviewing HBOT’s role in supporting tissue healing in persistent infections.
- Galli et al., 2014:“Use of HBOT in Skin and Soft Tissue Salvage” — Discusses HBOT’s benefits in tissue healing that can be applicable in chronic inflammatory states like Lyme.
- DOI: 10.1111/wrr.12206
Lyme Disease & Supportive Therapy Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): “Lyme Disease Treatment & Care” — https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/treatment/index.html
- ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society): “Managing Persistent Symptoms” — https://www.ilads.org
Supporting Literature
- Thiery et al., 2018:“Hyperbaric oxygen therapy to manage ischemic skin flaps and grafts” — emphasizes HBOT’s role in tissue repair and ischemia management.
- DOI: 10.1111/wrr.12662
BluZone’s Reference & Research Page:
- Visit BluZone’s Research & Resources for relevant case studies, protocols, and published articles on HBOT supporting infection, inflammation, and tissue healing.
