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  1. Healthyartist

    Is anybody doing Oxygen Therapy?

    How many times per week do you go @Mithriel? Also, I'm interested in hearing people's reactions to soft vs hard HBOT treatments. Is there anyone here who has tried both?
  2. Healthyartist

    Anyone who has had a SPECT scan

    Here's a bigger version of my gal: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=648063378582433&set=a.547557071966398.1073741826.112970075425102&type=1&theater
  3. Healthyartist

    Anyone who has had a SPECT scan

    @Aerose91 I just read that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can greatly improve brain SPECT scan results! Another somethin for your consideration....
  4. Healthyartist

    Anyone who has had a SPECT scan

    Thanks @golden! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  5. Healthyartist

    Anyone who has had a SPECT scan

    Ooooooh me @Aerose91???? Currently housebound... Room bound really. Was bedridden and paralyzed for a year. Some things have improved. I can paint again. Just painted my profile icon, but my energy is close to obsolete. I don't feel like my situation is a typical CFS picture. I didn't...
  6. Healthyartist

    Anyone who has had a SPECT scan

    I'm so sorry @Aerose91. So, do you have any clue what might have happened to you? Infection? Carbon monoxide poisoning? Have you tried gingko?
  7. Healthyartist

    live cell therapy and cell signaling factors

    Okay! I added you Lisa! @slayadragon Thanks!
  8. Healthyartist

    live cell therapy and cell signaling factors

    I've formed a little group of people who are interested in researching and sharing results about this topic. Let me know if you'd like to join us. Is there a way to PM here? (I'm brand new to posting.) @slayadragon I *think/hope* they have the potential to do much. Google "Natalie Nichols...
  9. Healthyartist

    Anyone who has had a SPECT scan

    Hmmmm. I imagine myself on airplanes once fully healed, but NOW? I think it would downright kill me. But, I see your point. How ill are you @Aerose91 and what other things are you sensitive to? Just trying to gage the risk potential. Have you figured out anything to help yourself from...
  10. Healthyartist

    Anyone who has had a SPECT scan

    That's great to know @Aerose91! Thank you! That is definitely my biggest concern about it. What was your reaction to the MRI contrast dye? I went to the hospital all ready to have the test and refused as soon as I discovered they were planning to inject me with contrast. I'm VERY weary of...
  11. Healthyartist

    Anyone who has had a SPECT scan

    I'm considering having a SPECT scan done and am concerned about what they inject for the IV in order to scan you. Did any of you have issues tolerating the Technetium -99?