Has anyone tried infrared or red light therapy to relieve neuropathy p

Posted by bryce49 @bryce49, Sep 25 10:42am

I was recently told that a friend's parent used infrared or red light therapy to successfully relieve neuropathy. Is anyone using it? Or is that another bogus claim?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 25 6:05pm

Hi @bryce49, There are quite a few members who have shared their experience in the following discussions for infrared and red light therapy for neuropathy that you might find helpful.
-- Anyone tried using red light therapy?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-tried-using-red-light-therapy/
-- Far infrared better than red light therapy
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/far-infrared-better-than-red-light-therapy/
-- Anyone try LLLT red light therapy for helping with PN?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-try-lllt-red-light-therapy-for-helping-with-pn/

captboat | @captboat | Sep 28 8:04am

I have used low-level laser therapy and it was very expensive. My neuropathy consisted of extreme numbness without pain. The therapy improved my condition by about 65% but it was not long lasting.