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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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legs74 | @legs74 | Mar 20 5:15pm
In reply to @osric "I've been dealing with neuropathy in my feet and lower legs, experiencing frequent tingling and numbness...." + (show)
@osric

I've been dealing with neuropathy in my feet and lower legs, experiencing frequent tingling and numbness. A couple of weeks ago, I bought a Ceathyra red light product on Amazon to see if it could help. After using it for around two weeks, I feel like the discomfort has eased a bit, and the daily sessions also help me relax.

I'm using it for about 15 minutes each day. Has anyone else tried red light products? I'd love to hear your experiences or any tips on how to get better results. Thanks in advance!

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Yes magnesium does work well ...I use it

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tessie63 | @tessie63 | Mar 20 6:14pm
In reply to @sue417 "Hi I did low level light therapy at a clinic so it dies red, blue and..." + (show)
@sue417

Hi
I did low level light therapy at a clinic so it dies red, blue and white light therapy. I have found I'd has helped some. Also I am spraying Magnesium spray on my feet at bedtime and it is helping . It also helps with sleep. What light did you buy was it from amazon

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I have found the Magnesium spray did nothing for me and, as usual, this is another product I have had reduce the funds in my pocket book!

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osric | @osric | Mar 20 9:10pm
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@jlsickler

yes, I did it didn't anything but make my toes fell worm, for over a year.

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Thanks for sharing your experience, it’s helpful to hear different perspectives!

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osric | @osric | Mar 20 9:11pm
In reply to @sue417 "Hi I did low level light therapy at a clinic so it dies red, blue and..." + (show)
@sue417

Hi
I did low level light therapy at a clinic so it dies red, blue and white light therapy. I have found I'd has helped some. Also I am spraying Magnesium spray on my feet at bedtime and it is helping . It also helps with sleep. What light did you buy was it from amazon

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That’s interesting—glad to hear it’s working for you, and I’d love to learn more about the magnesium spray too!

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osric | @osric | Mar 20 9:12pm
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@legs74

Yes magnesium does work well ...I use it

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Thanks, I'll give it a try.

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sue417 | @sue417 | Mar 21 8:11am
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@osric

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

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Hi
I just bought a pure magnesium spray from my local health food store. You can use it on sore muscles , on feet and also as a natural deodorant because it's antimicrobial.

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Mar 21 8:57am
In reply to @osric "I've been dealing with neuropathy in my feet and lower legs, experiencing frequent tingling and numbness...." + (show)
@osric

I've been dealing with neuropathy in my feet and lower legs, experiencing frequent tingling and numbness. A couple of weeks ago, I bought a Ceathyra red light product on Amazon to see if it could help. After using it for around two weeks, I feel like the discomfort has eased a bit, and the daily sessions also help me relax.

I'm using it for about 15 minutes each day. Has anyone else tried red light products? I'd love to hear your experiences or any tips on how to get better results. Thanks in advance!

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Hello @osric,

I combined your discussion with an existing discussion titled:

"Anyone tried using red light therapy?"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-tried-using-red-light-therapy/

@domokane started this discussion asking a very similar question, and although the discussion is long, I though you may appreciate reading the many members' experiences with red light therapy: @jsg12206, @magnum52 and @jsg12206 shared their research and experiences with rlt.

@osric, you mentioned you have been using red light therapy for 15 minutes a day, how has your initial experience been?

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joannehart | @joannehart | Mar 22 1:22pm
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@legs74

Yes magnesium does work well ...I use it

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I have been using red light therapy for 6 years. It has taken away the pain in my feet and the numbness a little. I would recommend buying a medical grade device made in the US. I bought a foot and ankle Healthlight device for $1600. I use it for 20 minutes a day. The numbness has not increased so I am happy with any help for this terrible condition. There are many devices on the market so I bought one with good reviews.

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twoitchy | @twoitchy | Mar 23 8:33am

I am trying Infra red magnetic Footlets one and a half hours a day, trying to improve my unstable gait from my peripheral neuropathy. Two months, seeing no improvement in gait, have started using a cane.

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twoitchy | @twoitchy | Mar 23 8:37am
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@joannehart

I have been using red light therapy for 6 years. It has taken away the pain in my feet and the numbness a little. I would recommend buying a medical grade device made in the US. I bought a foot and ankle Healthlight device for $1600. I use it for 20 minutes a day. The numbness has not increased so I am happy with any help for this terrible condition. There are many devices on the market so I bought one with good reviews.

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Do you have the unstable gait and the intense foot and leg cramping while at rest after two or three hours that last for 10- 15 minutes?

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