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Has anyone had success with Red Light therapy for foot neuropathy?
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@johnbishop thank you for your input, and for sharing the links. I got a referral for a neurosurgeon years ago, but never followed through on it. My pain clinic nurse who made the referral thought it would likely be a fusion of some kind. I had an older cousin who had back surgery and he flat out told me years ago, don’t let ‘em cut you open, which scared the heck out of me. I’m sure there have been many advancements in procedures since then, but it’s still worrisome. I might have reached the point where I might not have a choice anymore though. Thank you again for your input—much appreciated.
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@keifriffards You owe it to yourself to get information so you can make an informed decision. Spine surgery has had a lot of advancements. It really depends on how much the spine changes in time due to aging after an injury. For me that was close to 20 years, and I developed spinal cord compression because of a collapsed disc with bone spurs and there was no answer except surgery. I have no regrets. A gifted surgeon at Mayo gave me my life back and solved all the pain and dysfunction. I do work on loosening tight muscles to keep everything moving well. I had a one level cervical fusion at C5/C6,
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@keifriffards You might find the following discussion on spine surgeries helpful.
-- January 2026 spine surgeries - Let's hear the positive outcomes!
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/january-2026-spine-surgeries/
I do think surgeries and back surgeries in particular can be a little scary and I don't think you are alone with your concerns. @jenniferhunter or others who have had back surgeries may have some thoughts or suggestions also.