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Suffer from asbestos related problems and long lung capacity.
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Suffer from asbestos related problems and long lung capacity.
by seeking answers, Aug 26, 2006 12:00AM
While having hyperbaric oxygen after radiation treatment, and before I have dental surgery, I suffered sweats, shaking, slight headaches, etc. It was put down as claustrophobia. But having worked underground, in boilers, and other extremely confined spaces, I am inclined to think it could be something to do with 2.5 normal atmospheres, plus 100% oxygen, combined?? Is there any suggestions as to alternative oxygen treatment where imparied lung capacity exists but oxygen treatment is needed to help avoid possible osteonecrosis??
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Sep 19, 2006 12:00AM
, Sep 19, 2006 12:00AM
The symptoms you suffered aren’t likely to be due to hyperbaric oxygen. Convulsions are possible with oxygen toxicity. Claustrophobia could cause these symptoms. However they could also be the central nervous system (CNS) effects of excessive oxygen.
Another treatment option is a statin medicine, such as lovastatin. This has helped prevent steroid induced osteonecrosis.
Another treatment option is a statin medicine, such as lovastatin. This has helped prevent steroid induced osteonecrosis.
Member Comments (2)
by Verysickman, Sep 01, 2006 12:00AM
To: seeking answers
I find what you're saying about, finding it hard to believe that you're claustrophobic, very interesting. I have NEVER been claustrophobic, however, in the last couple of years, as my emphysema and COPD became worse, I began to have problems with having an MRI and even CT scans. In the past, I could lay there for an hour without complaining, but, now when I'm put in the MRI tube, I begin to panic and start sweating. I can only use an open MRI now. The only thing I can conclude is that it is due to my breathing and oxygen problems.
