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Anyone try LLLT red light therapy for helping with PN?
LLLT red light therapy has been good for me to reduce inflammation caused by injury, strain, etc. just ordered pads for my feet, anticipating help from 630 nanometer and 810 to 850 nm wave links
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Hi @jrn57, here are a couple of related discussions:
- Postherpetic neuralgia from Shingles: Low Level Laser Therapy: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chronic-phn-from-shingles-red-light-cold-laser-therapy/
- Laser Therapy for Neuropathy: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-1/
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2 ReactionsI use red light with my mother who has Parkinson’s and neuropathy. I put the red light on her feet (wrap) and on her arthritic knees. Seems to help.
Hi,
Yes, it worked for me. 2x week times 8 weeks, is the usual treatment. Not instant gratification, but a slow burn ;)!
It is not a cure, but a treatment, diet, supplements, and exercise, need to be done also.
JFN
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1 ReactionWelcome @cmfcmf, I'm sorry to hear that your mother has neuropathy along with Parkinson's. It's great to hear that you have found something that helps her with the neuropathy symptoms. I'm not sure if you have seen the Parkinson's Foundation site but they have some information that might also provide some help.
--- Tackling Neuropathy, Fatigue and GI Issues in PD: https://www.parkinson.org/blog/awareness/neuropathy
There are many discussions on Parkinson's Disease that you might also find helpful. Here is a link with the search results that shows the different discussions and comments: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=parkinson%26%2339%3Bs+disease.
How is your Mom doing?
Thank you for the referrals!
We have a good days and our challenging days.
She never complains. Trying to find ways to give her a good quality of life, be as comfortable as possible, allow her to have a level of independence all the while seeing her needs and fulfilling them.
We now have to change to a new Parkinson’s doctor and maybe that will be a blessing in disguise.
Thank you for asking.
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2 ReactionsIs this the same thing as Light Beam Therapy or is it something totally different?
try this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-level_laser_therapy
There is some credible data this may be helpful at those frequencies. Important to get the right device, as quality varies quite a lot. Read reviews, look for third party testers who have no financial interest in the target device. At what locations on the body have you been applying the light and for how long per session at each point?