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@lindavs

I have had neuropathy for a number of years. It has slowly crept up from my feet to just under my knees. Gabapentin was all the neurologist seemed to have to offer. That drug is contraindicated for me. My cousin who completed medical school and then obtained his PhD in pharmacological research, is the very last person to try "woowoo" medical treatments so when he called me and suggested I try shockwave therapy at one very particular place, I was willing to try it. I had my second treatment yesterday. I have 6 more to go, which take place once a week. I did not have any noticeable change after first session (both feet). This second session (also just both feet) I had noticeable improvement that day but that night was awful as usual. I go every Thursday. I will let you know how it goes over the course of the next 6 weeks. By the way, there are 2 kinds of shockwave therapy. One is not as effective as the otger. If I can find the notes from my cousin, I will post again. Let us know how it is going for you if you actually started.
BTW, no insurance. $3k for 16 treatments. Work on each leg is considered one treatment. If I can ever sleep again, I will consider it a life changing investment.

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The 2 kinds of shock therapy are radial and focused. Each uses a different type of device and work best for differnt conditions. Focused works at a deeper level and works best on joints such as knees hips shoulders and for neuropathy. Radial is good for things like plantar fasciitis.

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Hi @lindavs ,

Do they start at your calves and go to your toes and do each toe. That is what you want done, so that the blood is going to your toes, the farthest from your heart. Then the foot and calves. For me I am charged $50 a session. If I bought a plan much cheaper. I would look for other providers. As for how well it works, spectacular. It does not completely get rid of my neuropathy , but reduces it to a small background noise.
I will answer questions. I have also done red light therapy.

JFN

I finished 12 treatments $2400 at the end of March. It included red light therapy. I think it helps a good bit. I bought a tens unit from Oxiline. I take numerous supplement and an ibuprofen at night. It all helps. I’m working on losing 15 pounds and getting A1C down some more. My best…