I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy some years ago (at least ten) by my primary care doc when I reported some slight numbness in my fingertips (still about the same). I was unaware of any numbness in my feet though, with his tuning fork. he said I had some foot numbness. He sent me to a neurologist who diagnosed idiopathic peripheral neuropathy with nothing to be done at that time. I have no diabetes.
In the last year or so, I have noticed some numbness developing in my feet and in the last couple of months in my calves. In the last six months, I have developed noticeable balance problems at times, which I thought was due to some other issue.
Recently, another doctor suggested that my peripheral neuropathy was most likely causing my balance problems. He suggested I follow a treatment plan that used Anodyne Pro Infrared Therapy to stimulate regrowth of the blood supply to my peripheral nerves, which in over 90 percent of cases improved nerve function and balance. He showed me a number of published scientific papers showing this therapy to be legitimate. Of course, if it did not work for me, I'm sure he would just say, "Sorry, you are in that 10%." It is a very very expensive treatment, and he said it was not covered by Medicare. Of course, if it really worked, it may be worth it. I'm only 86 but going for 100 - a long ways to go in good shape, hopefully. Shoot for the stars and hope to make the moon. 🙂
Does anyone have knowledge or thoughts about the validity or effectiveness of this treatment???? Norman