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Red light therapy

Posted by jewles63 @jewles63, Dec 29, 2025

Hi, I’m 62 yr old female with multiple issues, Hasimotos,neuropathy and lung and heart issues. I joined a gym for the first time and they offer Beauty Angel red light therapy with my membership. I have been using it 12 minutes, 3 times a week like recommended. Has anyone tried and had luck with this.

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tnquilter | @tnquilter | Jan 5 8:08am

I am on Prednizone and now red light therapy and it has been a Godsend. 5 mg. per day and 20 min. in the red light sack. Pain is gone for the day. My Dr uses it herself.

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lorrieann12 | @lorrieann12 | Jan 5 1:48pm
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I have been suffering with Long Covid for over 3 years now. So far, to treat this I’ve had Acupuncture, 7 Stellate Ganglion Block Injections and am currently wearing a 7 mg Nicotine Patch and having Green/Red Violet Laser Light Therapy through my Chiropractor’s office in Geneva, Il. I lost my taste and smell with this dreadful virus and am using this light therapy to regain it. I have noticed some days, I can smell more often, quick whiffs of certain things like a candle burning or my coffee grounds or a quick whiff of my perfume. It doesn’t last and that’s how it’s been for a long time. Make sure it’s Green “Violet” Laser Light Therapy. There is a difference. I also suffer from Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism. I have eliminated several foods from my diet to control the Hashimoto’s and it has helped quite a bit. I wish you much success with this light therapy you’re having, but again, make sure it’s Green Violet Laser Light Therapy, not just green light therapy.

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@lkirnbauer I have never heard of green light therapy. Only red light therapy. Do you know the difference?

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swalex | @swalex | Jan 5 3:34pm
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@lkirnbauer I have never heard of green light therapy. Only red light therapy. Do you know the difference?

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@lorrieann12
You may like to read: "Could Green Light Therapy Help Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS?"
https://www.healthrising.org/blog/2023/08/25/green-light-therapy-fibromyalgia-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jan 5 7:10pm
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@lkirnbauer I have never heard of green light therapy. Only red light therapy. Do you know the difference?

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@lorrieann12 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! You’ve certainly asked a good question. It shows how Mayo Clinic Connect works—ask a question and you will get an answer from someone who has had first hand experience. Then, you will be able to tell others how something works.
Are you going to have thyroid surgery?

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scampano3 | @scampano3 | Jan 5 7:28pm

I am having a difficult time recovering from my 5th low back surgery. I chose decompression over fusion this time, but the surgeon told me that cutting me open was like cutting through concrete because of the scar tissue. Even after several months, the pain in my low back and upper buttocks is excruciating! I am considering a medical grade 660nm & 850nm red light therapy mat to assist in the recovery. Has anyone ever tried red light treatment for post-surgery recovery? If so, do you have any product recommendations? Thank you, in advance!

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Jan 6 11:41am
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I am having a difficult time recovering from my 5th low back surgery. I chose decompression over fusion this time, but the surgeon told me that cutting me open was like cutting through concrete because of the scar tissue. Even after several months, the pain in my low back and upper buttocks is excruciating! I am considering a medical grade 660nm & 850nm red light therapy mat to assist in the recovery. Has anyone ever tried red light treatment for post-surgery recovery? If so, do you have any product recommendations? Thank you, in advance!

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@scampano3,

I combined your discussion with an existing discussion titled:

"Red light therapy"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/red-light-therapy-3/

Here, @jewles63 and @tnquilter shared their experiences.

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