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DiscussionAnyone tried Accelera SR 100 device? Or Walkasins?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 13 9:32pm | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
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Thank you for your reply, Tricia! I don't mind long posts at all. And it's great to see one from someone who worked in the field of OT and rehabilitation. As many people as there are who are suffering from PN, and of those the people with balance issues as a result, I was just surprised to stumble across information on the Accelera. Have you ever actually seen the device?
In my case, pain from lumbar stenosis came on suddenly in Sept of 2021. I tried PT, meds, and injections for about a year before having a 4-level laminectomy in Nov of 2022. The horrific pain was gone right away, but that's when I noticed the numbness and tingling in my feet. A skin biopsy showed that I have the beginnings of small fiber neuropathy. An EMG revealed there is still some foraminal compression in my lower back, and I feel that is contributing to the nerve issues in my feet.... and thus the balance issues and wobbly gait.
So I suppose that I may be one of "those that are in the process of losing peripheral sensation because it might be easier to train the nervous system when it is assisting an existing signal, and more difficult once all sensation (signals) are lost."
As for insurance, I know of no local doctor or PT who would even be interested in the Accelera. So IF I were to try it, I would have to pay out of pocket. If I knew it would help me, I would buy two of the devices, one for each ankle/leg.
On another subject, are you familiar with red light therapy devices? And if so, what are your thoughts? From what I can tell, there are "medical quality machines/devices" that may be more helpful and efficient than some of the less expensive devices that are sold online.
If I may ask, Tricia, what treatments are you using to try and help your neuropathy? Supplements? Shoes? Devices? Meds? I'm taking R-ALA, Benfotiamine and my podiatrist prescribed MetanX for me. Gabapentin and Lyrica each did nothing for me... and made me feel loopy and helped me gain weight. Fortunately, I don't have a lot of pain issues.... just primarily the numbness, tingling, and sometimes burning.
Thank you so much for sharing anything based on your experience as an OT.
Best wishes!
Mike
Thanks for posting this great explanation Tricia @triciaot. I struggled some reading the references I found and your explanation helped a lot!