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[bmom]

Lurker, That is what I have come to believe also. I believe our children have inflammation in their brains. The cause varies, yet I think it is the inflammation that is a big piece of the puzzle. I too have been looking into the thought of ways to reduce inflammation. I was wondering if anyone has done or looked into HBOT? It is supposed to be an anti inflammatory.

[lurker]

Cheri,

 

I am so fascinated by your salacylate question. (It activated my "Mundchausen by Internet".) After a quick glance it appears the theory behind salacylate intolerance is that it CAUSES INFLAMMATION in those who cannot tolerate it. However, as you said salacylate is a famous ANTI-INFLAMMATORY. We may just have to accept this like a typical Benadryl warning: "May cause drowsiness in some; may cause sleeplessness in others." Also, if memory serves me, it is prossessed through the PST pathway, so it could be a matter of high sulfation/low sulfation or under/over methylation -- concepts which I still cannot understand.

 

Bmom,

 

I have never heard of HBOT, but I'll google it. Thanks.

 

Tami

[Chemar]

I have seen a number of discussions on HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) at neurotalk but never thought of it beyond pain management/ wound healing that is discussed there, primarily for RSD/CRPS and TOS

 

here's some info on it

http://www.hbot.com/LowPressureHy.html

 

and more

http://www.hbot.com/conditions.htm

[Calicat]

Tami,

 

Munchausen by Internet! I love it!!! (I have that problem, too!)