Hello, @skiebunny ~
I've been treated by my physical therapist/myokinesthetist for two years and she uses a deep-tissue laser on my feet, calves, and hands. My main problem is lack of feeling with tingling and numbing but coldness is also a problem, especially in the feet, no matter how hot the season. The laser therapy has definitely helped but for me it has taken these two years for feeling to return. And, Medicare does not cover my treatments. However, I am willing to pay the $40./session out of pocket (every other week) because for me the success is worth it. Medicare does pay for a lower degree of laser but it was not helpful for me. She also has had me using an electromagnetic therapy called Bemer for about 6 months which greatly improves blood circulation. I'm sure that contributes to the success, as well. The laser machines being offered for sale on the internet do not have the same strength for deep tissue treatment as those used in medical centers. I hope this explanation isn't confusing and that it helps to answer your question.
Hello, @skiebunny ~
I've been treated by my physical therapist/myokinesthetist for two years and she uses a deep-tissue laser on my feet, calves, and hands. My main problem is lack of feeling with tingling and numbing but coldness is also a problem, especially in the feet, no matter how hot the season. The laser therapy has definitely helped but for me it has taken these two years for feeling to return. And, Medicare does not cover my treatments. However, I am willing to pay the $40./session out of pocket (every other week) because for me the success is worth it. Medicare does pay for a lower degree of laser but it was not helpful for me. She also has had me using an electromagnetic therapy called Bemer for about 6 months which greatly improves blood circulation. I'm sure that contributes to the success, as well. The laser machines being offered for sale on the internet do not have the same strength for deep tissue treatment as those used in medical centers. I hope this explanation isn't confusing and that it helps to answer your question.
Can you tell me exactly the laser she uses? I had about two months-twice a week laser treatments and at that point felt I wasn't finding any improvement. Thanks!
Can you tell me exactly the laser she uses? I had about two months-twice a week laser treatments and at that point felt I wasn't finding any improvement. Thanks!
Hi Betty -
It is Lightforce Deep Tissue Laser Therapy. I have been told that chronic conditions (like ours) often require more therapy than acute. I can attest to that. At the beginning I was getting the lower dose every week for probably 3 months before getting switched to the deep tissue treatment, and it took a couple of months before seeing improvement. It's not a "one and done" treatment, unfortunately. Will likely be doing this as long as I can go to P.T.
Does you Dr write a Rx for the treatment (which kind of a dr-feel like I have so many!)?Does your insurance cover the cost?? You did get some relief from it?? Thanks!!
Hello, @skiebunny ~
I've been treated by my physical therapist/myokinesthetist for two years and she uses a deep-tissue laser on my feet, calves, and hands. My main problem is lack of feeling with tingling and numbing but coldness is also a problem, especially in the feet, no matter how hot the season. The laser therapy has definitely helped but for me it has taken these two years for feeling to return. And, Medicare does not cover my treatments. However, I am willing to pay the $40./session out of pocket (every other week) because for me the success is worth it. Medicare does pay for a lower degree of laser but it was not helpful for me. She also has had me using an electromagnetic therapy called Bemer for about 6 months which greatly improves blood circulation. I'm sure that contributes to the success, as well. The laser machines being offered for sale on the internet do not have the same strength for deep tissue treatment as those used in medical centers. I hope this explanation isn't confusing and that it helps to answer your question.
Does anyone think that neurologist should know that there is an operation for foot drop? If mine would have told me years ago I could have gotten it fixed, but it it has been to long. I think that they should know about it?
@skiebunny
Years ago Dr Bao Thai,DC
treated me with low-level laser and it worked for a short while. No insurance and very, very expensive.
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Years ago Dr Bao Thai,DC
treated me with low-level laser and it worked for a short while. No insurance and very, very expensive.
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Hello, @skiebunny ~
I've been treated by my physical therapist/myokinesthetist for two years and she uses a deep-tissue laser on my feet, calves, and hands. My main problem is lack of feeling with tingling and numbing but coldness is also a problem, especially in the feet, no matter how hot the season. The laser therapy has definitely helped but for me it has taken these two years for feeling to return. And, Medicare does not cover my treatments. However, I am willing to pay the $40./session out of pocket (every other week) because for me the success is worth it. Medicare does pay for a lower degree of laser but it was not helpful for me. She also has had me using an electromagnetic therapy called Bemer for about 6 months which greatly improves blood circulation. I'm sure that contributes to the success, as well. The laser machines being offered for sale on the internet do not have the same strength for deep tissue treatment as those used in medical centers. I hope this explanation isn't confusing and that it helps to answer your question.
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7 Reactions@skiebunny, you might find this discussion helpful:
- Has anyone tried laser therapy for their neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-1/
Here are more neuropathy discussions related to laser therapy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/neuropathy/?search=laser%20therapy&index=discussions
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4 ReactionsCan you tell me exactly the laser she uses? I had about two months-twice a week laser treatments and at that point felt I wasn't finding any improvement. Thanks!
Hi Betty -
It is Lightforce Deep Tissue Laser Therapy. I have been told that chronic conditions (like ours) often require more therapy than acute. I can attest to that. At the beginning I was getting the lower dose every week for probably 3 months before getting switched to the deep tissue treatment, and it took a couple of months before seeing improvement. It's not a "one and done" treatment, unfortunately. Will likely be doing this as long as I can go to P.T.
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1 ReactionDoes you Dr write a Rx for the treatment (which kind of a dr-feel like I have so many!)?Does your insurance cover the cost?? You did get some relief from it?? Thanks!!
Thanks for your help. I just need to find a laser therapist now!
I had foot drop and it was do to my knee. Had orthoscopic surgery to fix it!
Thanks, Colleen!
@skiebunny
Years ago Dr Bao Thai,DC
treated me with low-level laser and it worked for a short while. No insurance and very, very expensive.
nerveandhealth.com
Thanks for the info!