Has anyone had success with Red Light therapy for foot neuropathy?

@johnbishop thank you kindly for your reply, and sharing the link. I will give it a look, and I appreciate your feedback.

John bishop The primary treatment that the Practitioner I reported my neuropathy to was a spinal decompression. Great results to an age old back issue but I had to revisit the neuropathy issue and continued my treatment with several treatments of laser light therapy and shockwave treatments coupled with interferrential electrical stimulation. I also researched B vitamins and commenced to entertain vitamin therapy as well. To date the results are very promising but I must realize this isn't a quick fix. I also have an exercise program that strengthens my leg muscles and assists to improve balance. I try not to ignore the necessity of good foot wear (perhaps orthotics) but I find an insert that goes by the name 'Barefoot science' a very helpful assist to my feet performing a bit better. Things are improving noticeably - I have had to practice patience. I shutter to think what I would be like now had I not jumped on the 'find a solution' bandwagon.

You would be smart to avoid surgery. It introduces new problems which may be part of the healing process but nonetheless uncomfortable. Six weeks ago I had a shin shave biopsy done to remove a lesion, which turned out to be non-cancerous afterall. Since then, I have been dealing with various pains and sensations as the skin on shin is thin and sensitive.

The red light therapy helped me deal with my neuropathy last summer. I have since been diagnosed with celiac disease--which explains why I have the neuropathy. I am on a strict gluten-free diet. Have you tried dietary adjustments? They seemed to have helped me but I pay more for food and am limited in what I may eat. My neurologist said I will need to be on this diet lifelong.
Also, have you tried vitamin supplements? Some of the Bs, ALA and D help with neuropathic pain and help regenerate nerves. It sure beats surgery.

Also,weather conditions came make neuropathy worse--people with autoimmune conditions may struggle in cold weather. I know here in NYC we are having a brutally cold winter so it affects my feet. I should probably wear warmer shoes and socks.

Our bodies are complex so there are myriads of ways of approaching healing and getting stronger. Wish you luck.

I am looking at purchasing some red light therapy boots for my husband who shattered his heels 6 years ago and is having terrible subtolar joint pain. If you are considering selling yours, please let me know.

My wife had been on one of those two for years and now is on prescription medication called pregamblin that seems to work pretty good. Ask your pharmacist what is available and talk to your physician.

I purchased a red light mat from Healthy Mat and used it twice a day for two weeks with absolutely zero effect. They do have great customer service and refunded the cost, while telling me that I should use it for three months before deciding. That just didn’t seem realistic, especially since their return window closes at three months!
I have had great success with shockwave treatments — going for my sixth one today. The burning pain in my feet has been cut by at least 50% and the random bursts of sharp, electrical pain have stopped. It’s important to shop around and find a place that offer Focused shockwave, not Radial. Also be wary of places that want to charge you for a “consultation” when you’ve already been diagnosed, and want you to sign up for a series. Check prices. This is a very non-invasive, simple treatment that takes 10 minutes per foot and you will know after a few treatments if it’s going to work for you.

Hi,

I've been using red light therapy now for about 9mths. I have a panel from Bon Charge and use both the 650 and 850nm light frequencies. I have found it really helpful. It helps with circulation and seems to improve my undiagnosed idiopathic small fire neuropathy in my feet. It's important to get the right frequencies of light so you need a panel that will do the job you are after or you are wasting your money and time. Important to do the homework. I use it every other night for about 20mins consistently. I'm now off my pregabalin which was doing my head in with brain fog, headaches and sleep disruption. I hope others find light therapy useful but persistence is the name of the game as it's a long term solution not a quick fix unfortunately. 🙁 All the best, K