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!!
Hi, @bettyg81pain,
The doctor refers me to physical therapy but not in any detail. He leaves it up to the therapist because that person can evaluate along the way the success or failure of what is being tried. My referring doctor is an anesthesiologist, specializing in pain management. However, my PCP and neurologist have also offered to refer, should I ask them to. Medicare does not pay for the deep-tissue kind, unfortunately, so my out-of-pocket cost is $450. for 12 treatments. Yes, I do find that it helps in pain management, but I think all the varied approaches I'm using have some kind of place in the success of the whole: chiropractic, prescription pain medication, laser, Bemer. But none of it seems to help at all with balance problems. Wishing you success in finding what works for you!
Hi, @bettyg81pain,
The doctor refers me to physical therapy but not in any detail. He leaves it up to the therapist because that person can evaluate along the way the success or failure of what is being tried. My referring doctor is an anesthesiologist, specializing in pain management. However, my PCP and neurologist have also offered to refer, should I ask them to. Medicare does not pay for the deep-tissue kind, unfortunately, so my out-of-pocket cost is $450. for 12 treatments. Yes, I do find that it helps in pain management, but I think all the varied approaches I'm using have some kind of place in the success of the whole: chiropractic, prescription pain medication, laser, Bemer. But none of it seems to help at all with balance problems. Wishing you success in finding what works for you!
Hi, @bettyg81pain,
The doctor refers me to physical therapy but not in any detail. He leaves it up to the therapist because that person can evaluate along the way the success or failure of what is being tried. My referring doctor is an anesthesiologist, specializing in pain management. However, my PCP and neurologist have also offered to refer, should I ask them to. Medicare does not pay for the deep-tissue kind, unfortunately, so my out-of-pocket cost is $450. for 12 treatments. Yes, I do find that it helps in pain management, but I think all the varied approaches I'm using have some kind of place in the success of the whole: chiropractic, prescription pain medication, laser, Bemer. But none of it seems to help at all with balance problems. Wishing you success in finding what works for you!
BJK, thanks! It seems nothing is too successful at eliminating the cold feet problem. Lately my calves tighten up too, making it hard to walk right or straight, muscle rub seems to help a bit!
I have never been offered SANEXAS, so no, have not tried it. The laser is a warm light source designed to promote circulation, improve tissue repair, and reduce pain, a treatment called Photobiomodulation (PMB). I appreciate your question because it resulted in my looking for a reliable source of information regarding the treatment that you asked about, which in my case, is Lightforce Class IV. The website that would answer any question I could think of asking about this approach is: "Laser Therapy Medical Treatment Class IV / Lightforce Therapy Lasers."
Honestly, I don't know for certain what it is that helps me the most, but I do know that this Class IV strength of laser treatments helps enough for me to work its ongoing cost into my budget.
I have never been offered SANEXAS, so no, have not tried it. The laser is a warm light source designed to promote circulation, improve tissue repair, and reduce pain, a treatment called Photobiomodulation (PMB). I appreciate your question because it resulted in my looking for a reliable source of information regarding the treatment that you asked about, which in my case, is Lightforce Class IV. The website that would answer any question I could think of asking about this approach is: "Laser Therapy Medical Treatment Class IV / Lightforce Therapy Lasers."
Honestly, I don't know for certain what it is that helps me the most, but I do know that this Class IV strength of laser treatments helps enough for me to work its ongoing cost into my budget.
Do you know exactly what lazer they were using? I was going to a chiropractor for lazer treatments and after $800 could not tell any improvement. They told me they had had success with several people. I did know them personally and know they were being honest about it (in fact when I said that I did not feel any improvement, they quickly refunded the portion of the remaining session I was in. (Got taken by one in Florida-so always on guard) Wondering if the lazer you were using was the same or different?
Yes. I had a 6 week course 3 times per week. I left program that touted 90% effective
After 4weeks. No notice change. This was lazer 4 therapy. The supposed greatest. It might help some but not me. I have numb feet and legs. And exercise swim to keep my core and legs strong
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Hi, @bettyg81pain,
The doctor refers me to physical therapy but not in any detail. He leaves it up to the therapist because that person can evaluate along the way the success or failure of what is being tried. My referring doctor is an anesthesiologist, specializing in pain management. However, my PCP and neurologist have also offered to refer, should I ask them to. Medicare does not pay for the deep-tissue kind, unfortunately, so my out-of-pocket cost is $450. for 12 treatments. Yes, I do find that it helps in pain management, but I think all the varied approaches I'm using have some kind of place in the success of the whole: chiropractic, prescription pain medication, laser, Bemer. But none of it seems to help at all with balance problems. Wishing you success in finding what works for you!
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2 ReactionsHave you tried Sanexas? What has helped you the most?
Exactly what is lazer therapy? Did it really help? Who do you go to for that??
BJK, thanks! It seems nothing is too successful at eliminating the cold feet problem. Lately my calves tighten up too, making it hard to walk right or straight, muscle rub seems to help a bit!
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1 ReactionElectrical stimulation type devices are not for use if you have a pacemaker. Device. I do. SANEXAS uses electrical, also.
I have never been offered SANEXAS, so no, have not tried it. The laser is a warm light source designed to promote circulation, improve tissue repair, and reduce pain, a treatment called Photobiomodulation (PMB). I appreciate your question because it resulted in my looking for a reliable source of information regarding the treatment that you asked about, which in my case, is Lightforce Class IV. The website that would answer any question I could think of asking about this approach is: "Laser Therapy Medical Treatment Class IV / Lightforce Therapy Lasers."
Honestly, I don't know for certain what it is that helps me the most, but I do know that this Class IV strength of laser treatments helps enough for me to work its ongoing cost into my budget.
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3 ReactionsI do appreciate the info! Thanks and continued luck for treatment!
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1 ReactionDo you know exactly what lazer they were using? I was going to a chiropractor for lazer treatments and after $800 could not tell any improvement. They told me they had had success with several people. I did know them personally and know they were being honest about it (in fact when I said that I did not feel any improvement, they quickly refunded the portion of the remaining session I was in. (Got taken by one in Florida-so always on guard) Wondering if the lazer you were using was the same or different?
Yes. I had a 6 week course 3 times per week. I left program that touted 90% effective
After 4weeks. No notice change. This was lazer 4 therapy. The supposed greatest. It might help some but not me. I have numb feet and legs. And exercise swim to keep my core and legs strong
I tried it for over 20 treatments. I was a total waste of money and expensive being nearly $100 per treatment