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@paulv

I am Paul and 73 years old. I have had peripheral neuropathy in my hands and feet for 17 years and started taking gabepentin, 300mg, 3 times a day about 5 years ago. I have been to 8 neurologists and several chiopractors over the years for help. I have ruled out stem cell treatment but am now looking at Anodyne treatment for my feet as I am losing more sensation in my feet and lower legs. I can still walk and drive and go to the gym 3 times a week to stretch and do light weight work, plus 25 to 30 minutes on the elipitical machine. I cant find much supportive info on the Anodyne light treatment and the boot form the process cost $1200. Has anbody tried this treatment? If so please let me know if its proven effective? Thank you

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 22, 2020

Hello @paulv, welcome to Connect. I've tried a Zopec DT1200 tens unit and didn't get much relief but I only have the numbness.
@goetf4997 @bruce2666 @patrick17 @pdsi43one @dbentley have discussed Anodyne treatment in other posts and may have some suggestions or information for you.

While we wait to hear back from other members, you may be interested in the following information from a previous post in this discussion.

Does Anodyne Light Therapy Improve Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetes?
— http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/31/2/316

Effectiveness of the anodyne therapy system in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review
— https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0026052/

I looked into a similar treatment from Realief Neuropathy Treatment Center but decided against it based on conversations I had with the treatment center on possible outcomes vs cost vs number of treatments required before they said I would see results…if any. On the other hand I know of a lady older than myself (and I'm old ☺) to whom money was not a problem and she had many treatments and felt it helped her. I'm just not sold on it.

Hopefully some others will join in the conversation and provide you with more information on the anodyne therapy.

John

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