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I found an answer to the pain and burning at night, I hope that it you
Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 15 5:01pm | Replies (38)Comment receiving replies
I am an electronic engineer with PN of the feet and legs. I can assure you that anyone selling you red light therapy "starting" at $10,000 is a quack and is only in it for the money. Don't believe it! I have done the research and there are a few scientific papers claiming that red light at about 630 nm wavelength MAY help to regrow nerves. But nothing dramatic found. I have put together a very bright red 630 nm wavelength LED by using one 10 Watt red LED, one 10 Ohm resistor and a small 6 Volt DC plug-in power supply. (6 V, capable of up to one Amp). You can buy all 3 of these items for less than $10 ! Parts available at many places including MPJA.com I have just started using this on my feet twice a week and will report on it in a few months. LED is here: https://www.mpja.com/350-Lumen-10-Watt-Super-Bright-Red-LED/productinfo/31515+OP/
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I've read most of the red light research papers and there is some significant data indicating benefit, though how much and for how long remains to be demonstrated. I agree with you that the devices on the market are vastly overpriced and overhyped. Please keep us posted on your results with your own device. According to most data I've seen, however, I think you would need to use it jore than twice a week on your feet to give it a fair shot. Daily would be better.
Thank you for sharing details for creating a custom "red light therapy" parts needed. I hope your device will help you, and many others! It is difficult to visualize how you put it together and how to use it. If not too much trouble, is there is a means to share a link with photos of how it looks and how to put it together and use it? I have a relative who is interested in giving it a try! Thank you for your help.
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Hi crossette, the $10,000 was for stem cell therapy along with red light therapy, NO, I did not fall for it. However I did buy on Amazon a pair of red light slippers. I have used them for about 5 days twice per day for 1/2 hour. Not sure if they are helping, my feet do feel different (better) I have no pain just burning and tingling in feet and legs along with gait and balance issues. BUMMER!!!! I realize there is no magic pill for idiopathic PN. I am out $230.00 if slippers do not work. They are nice and toasty warm when on and no harm can be done. Thanks for your response. Good luck with your troubles.....