Guest guest Posted January 25, 1999 Report Share Posted January 25, 1999 At 02:01 PM 1/25/99 EST, LymeFightr@... wrote: >From: LymeFightr@... > ><< From: " Colby F. Van Atta " <vanatta@...> > > At Last. > > The University of Penn Medical Center in Philadelphia has started a double > blind study of Hyperbaric Oxygen treatment for Lyme disease, under the > direction of Dr. Thom. They are seeking chronic Lyme patient > participants. > > >Hello Colby, > I want to thank you for posting this about the HBO study. I called today and >the original number rang & rang. I called information and the direct number is >#215-898-9095. They said they've had 4 calls so far today --- so it looks like >many of us are desperate enough to try anything. Oh, and the male nurse who >answered the phone referred to us as " The Lymes patients, " <sigh> > There is one thing though. They said it's once a day for 6 days for 4 weeks. >That's a lot of driving time for anyone. I'm sure you are correct that any of >us would be able to tell if we are getting the real treatment due to herx's. > My Doctor feels I'm a good candidate for the treatment and is willing to >refer me. I'm willing to try it because some good has to come from having this >awful disease. >Thanks again, >Marleen > Dear Marleen- My wife's Lyme doctor has referred several of his patients to the HBO center in Chico, California. The airfare, motel and meals for 3 weeks costs about $4000.00, and the treatments cost another $2850.00. He says his patients have had excdllent results from the treatment, and we expect a referral in the next couple of months. I pray you will have a favorable experience without undergoing the expense we are looking at. God Bless Colby Van Atta >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 1999 Report Share Posted January 25, 1999 In a message dated 1/25/99 10:51:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, vanatta@... writes: << My wife's Lyme doctor has referred several of his patients to the HBO center in Chico, California. The airfare, motel and meals for 3 weeks costs about $4000.00, and the treatments cost another $2850.00. >> Oh geez, I heard it was expensive but I didn't realize it was that much! Well, now if I am accepted I won't complain about the 30-45 minute drive 6 times a week for 4 weeks. I hope I am accepted so we can at least participate in a genuine study that may help others. Sincerely. Marleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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