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TENS Machine to stimulate walking

Posted by babsee @babsee, 6 days ago

I HAVE DIABETIC NEUROPATHY. HAVE FOUND THAT WALKING, BANGING BARE FEET ON CARPET, RUBBING FEET ON FLOOR CAN SOFTEN PAIN. TERRIBLE LEG BURNING AT NIGHT. ANYONE RECOMMEND A TENS MACHINE TO SIMULATE WALKING? I TRY TO CONCENTRATE ON SOMETHING PRACTICAL DAYTIME BUT LACK OF SLEEP MAKING THIS DIFFICULT. ONLY GETTING ABOUT FOUR HOURS NIGHTLY SLEEP. Thanks for your reply. babsee

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gently | @gently | 5 days ago

babsee, while I am unfamiliar with this device, https://rxfunction.com/ it seems worth a look. I wonder if those compression leggings would be any help. https://www.theactivehealthclinics.com/the-benefits-of-compression-therapy I hope you get better answers and find relief.

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asteeleks | @asteeleks | 4 days ago

Babsee, I have tried a TENS Unit. It didn't help. I got an ALPHA-STIM Unit from PT. It helps a little bit. Not enough to go buy one yourself but it your insurance will buy it it might help some

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linle | @linle | 3 days ago

A vibrating plate or the sitting version by medical massage may help more ... I have the one you use while sitting and it helps

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projfan | @projfan | 3 days ago

It sounds like it helps to have something physically stimulating your skin and the layers under it. These socks are expensive, but you might want to consider trying a pair. I find their nylon versions do not help, but the wool ones do. https://www.xoskin.us/50-Pro-Series/50-XOTOES-Toe-Sock-Crew-Wool/

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William | @willgranger1127 | 2 days ago

I bought a TENS unit from Oxiline.com. I think it helps. Copper brand compression, open-toe sock helps. I take numerous supplements and just started a CBD gummie yesterday. Seems like hemp formulas help. Cut out all refined sugars. MediNox Pro from select health.com has arginine/citruline to increase blood flow to nerves. ALA helps. OPC3 from shop.com is the best overall blood flow supplement for small vessels. It prevents macular degeneration for one thing. My best…

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babsee | @babsee | 2 days ago
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@gently

babsee, while I am unfamiliar with this device, https://rxfunction.com/ it seems worth a look. I wonder if those compression leggings would be any help. https://www.theactivehealthclinics.com/the-benefits-of-compression-therapy I hope you get better answers and find relief.

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thank you very much for your reply. It's so good to know there are others out there to talk to. babs

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tonyde | @tonyde | 11 hours ago
In reply to @willgranger1127 "I bought a TENS unit from Oxiline.com. I think it helps. Copper brand compression, open-toe sock..." + (show)
@willgranger1127

I bought a TENS unit from Oxiline.com. I think it helps. Copper brand compression, open-toe sock helps. I take numerous supplements and just started a CBD gummie yesterday. Seems like hemp formulas help. Cut out all refined sugars. MediNox Pro from select health.com has arginine/citruline to increase blood flow to nerves. ALA helps. OPC3 from shop.com is the best overall blood flow supplement for small vessels. It prevents macular degeneration for one thing. My best…

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CBD is too often marketed as an end all, be all resolution to all of our health problems and it does help many. Please remind people that CBD can impact the effectiveness of other medication.

I take Lamictal and Trileptal medication for seizures. CBD increases the effectiveness of one and it reduces the effectiveness of the other.

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William | @willgranger1127 | 8 hours ago
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@tonyde

CBD is too often marketed as an end all, be all resolution to all of our health problems and it does help many. Please remind people that CBD can impact the effectiveness of other medication.

I take Lamictal and Trileptal medication for seizures. CBD increases the effectiveness of one and it reduces the effectiveness of the other.

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Yep. You have to be careful of the various suppliers and effects on other prescription meds. Thanks for your touch…

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