Is HBOT Safe With Optic Neuritis?

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If you have Optic Neuritis, can you still do Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)? Optic Neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve. The optic nerve is one of the most highly metabolically active tissues that we have. In other words, it requires some of the most fuel and oxygen levels in order to produce the energy necessary to perform its normal function. As a result, the required amount of oxygen going to the optic nerve is very high. In healthy conditions, the optic nerve and the retina may actually benefit from the additional oxygen. However, from a function standpoint, when somebody has optic neuritis, they already have a more inflamed and sensitive nerve. Does that mean HBOT is bad for them? No, because we know that hyperbaric reduces inflammation. Long term use of hyperbaric will also reduce the oxidative stress to the nervous system. However, if we went too hard and too fast in these cases, we could over oxidize them and drive too much oxygen, making something like optic neuritis even worse. The key is to start low and build up as a patient becomes more and more tolerant. __________ DISCLAIMER: Dr. Sonners does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical conditions online; instead he helps people better understand their health and ways to address health problems and promote well-being. Make sure you are working with YOUR provider to monitor your health and medications. These posts and videos are not designed to and do not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services to you or to any other individual. __________ You can get certified in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy! We've created a one-of-a-kind course for functional medicine practitioners and technicians that's accredited through IBUM. Head over to https://hbotusa.com/events to find more info about upcoming sessions. We also have other trainings available over at https://www.thehbotcourse.com __________ ✨ To inquire about Hyperbaric Chamber 💰Purchases and Rentals: 📞 833-620-8100 📧 [email protected] __________ To learn more, visit our websites below: 📖 Dr. Jason Sonner’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Oxygen-Under-Pressure-Inflammation-Revolutionize/dp/1661251358/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=sonners+oxygen+under+pressure&qid=1600171866&sr=8-5 📖 Dr. Jason and Melissa Sonners' E-Books: https://hbotusa.com/e-book/ 💻 HBOT USA Website: https://hbotusa.com/ __________ Say hi on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbotusa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hbotusa TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hbotusa __________ NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! __________ #HyperbaricOxygenTherapy #HBOTUSA #shorts