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Anyone tried using red light therapy?

Posted by domokane @domokane, Jul 29, 2023

There seems to be some evidence that photobiomodulation - heating the skin via infra red light - has some benefits for stimulating nerve re growth. There are lots of devices available on Amazon as well as lots of seemingly expensive treatments provided by chiropractors.

I would be interested to know of any personal experience with such devices and any possible recommendations.

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matthewbgilmore | @matthewbgilmore | Jul 9 8:00am
In reply to @harley22 "I have similar symptoms like you, my feet are so numb can’t feel them, my legs..." + (show)
@harley22

I have similar symptoms like you, my feet are so numb can’t feel them, my legs are also numb and the numbness is now in my right hand.
I’m unable to hold certain things with it, and I’m learning to eat with my left hand.
Whole thing stinks,and I e been dealing with it for a few years now.
Whole thing started gradually about 10-11 yrs ago, and has progressed slowly.
No one is able to help me, and I’ve been on all the usual meds,that are prescribed by the docs.

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I finally have gone to a chiropractor after 3 ears of post-stroke life/chronic pain and numbness. Definitely consider an evaluation. It seems to be helping me.

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bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | Jul 11 11:47am
In reply to @arlinevs "I have been using Red light/Infrared therapy for over a year. I have several different mobile..." + (show)
@arlinevs

I have been using Red light/Infrared therapy for over a year. I have several different mobile devices I bring with me everywhere. They can absolutely help with regular use. They usually work better for me than any medicine or treatment.
I have Several sizes and types. This is my favorite one. (Amazon) BRAND: HEDYNSHINE
“Red Light Therapy Near Infrared Therapy Belt Wrap Heating Pad for Body Back Wasit Shoulder Knee Joint Pain Relief, Faster Healing, Improve Circulation, Decrease Inflammation with Timer. 660nm deep red lights and 850nm”
(Copy and paste AS-IS, typos too;))
It’s been a game changer for my ligaments, tendons, hips…. You can use a battery pack, put it in your pocket and wear it under clothes. Best results are on the skin. Be sure to clean the clear plastic cover.

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What about pn in legs?

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arlinevs | @arlinevs | Jul 11 3:07pm
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@bettyg81pain

What about pn in legs?

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I use all over. Face when my jaw/sore tooth, neck, back, ankle, feet, hands, elbows….. it’s great for skin too.

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williamdds | @williamdds | Jul 11 3:28pm
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@beeonthyme

I bought many things to help. So many supplements too. I bought a Renfro foot massage machine. To keep my feet alive. I bought a red flash light from Temu. It gets really hot. I have a spine stimulator implant (May 23)and I have until July 23 to be released to be able to do things like bend over, and twist, and lift.
TENS units might help? I have to turn off my stimulator implant if I want to use any other nerve stimulator type help.
I bought an expensive foot bath with electrodes in the foot bath. I only tried it once and I can't remember if it helped. And if I were to try it again, I need to turn off my implant. I also use support group on Facebook called Peripheral neuropathy success stories. The group won't allow complaining about our lot in life. Just positive things that help you.

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I used red light wraps on my hands and feet for at least 3 months last year with no noticeable results.

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beeonthyme | @beeonthyme | Jul 11 4:27pm
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@williamdds

I used red light wraps on my hands and feet for at least 3 months last year with no noticeable results.

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I read your profile about the Gabapentin. Gabapentin is insidious. It stole a whole year from me. I slept probably 18 hours a day. I weaned off of cymbalta and weaned off of Gabapentin. But read that getting off Gabapentin can cause heart issues!!! So you are like stuck once you start!!! I take only 1 at night to hopefully keep my heart from pounding so hard.
Today, I did physical therapy and did several hip flexor positions. It wasn't hard, it was steady positions and stretching. An hour later, I felt a humming in my feet. I hadn't felt that before. It was pleasant for once. It gives me hope too. I must have a nerve being closed off at the hip to my feet. It makes me motivated to continue with hip stretches.And core work. I am exhausted though, and look forward to recuperating enough to have stamina to continue with the exercises. Gabapentin is a catch all drug. It seems like every one I know/ or their spouse is on it. I was prescribed 8 Eight a day by a neurologist. I complained to my GP and he said cut the dose in half. Which I did. And then I cut that in half, and then half again, ending up at 1 a day.

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