Has anyone tried Scrambler Therapy for neuropathy or for pain?

Posted by wisfloj @wisfloj, May 23, 2019

I have read about this device and I’m hoping someone can attest to its effectiveness for idiopathic neuropathy. I've read success stories and information online. Apparently insurance does not cover treatments, to the tune of $250 for the customary recommended 10 consecutive weekdays.

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Saw this on the mayo clinic site. It is an abbreviation for a device that scrambles messages to the brain and interferes with getting neuropathic pain. Has anyone tried it? I do have a pain clinic in Illinois that uses it, but I am wondering if it actually works to stop pain.

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@lorirenee1

Saw this on the mayo clinic site. It is an abbreviation for a device that scrambles messages to the brain and interferes with getting neuropathic pain. Has anyone tried it? I do have a pain clinic in Illinois that uses it, but I am wondering if it actually works to stop pain.

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@lorirenee1 is this the article you saw on the Mayo Clinic site?

Breaking Away From Pain With the Help of ‘The Scrambler’
-- https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/2015/02/19/breaking-away-from-the-pain-with-the-help-of-the-scrambler/

@janetdh, @mikween, and @swiss have mentioned the Scrambler (MC-5A Calmare Therapy) and may have more information.

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@lorirenee1

Saw this on the mayo clinic site. It is an abbreviation for a device that scrambles messages to the brain and interferes with getting neuropathic pain. Has anyone tried it? I do have a pain clinic in Illinois that uses it, but I am wondering if it actually works to stop pain.

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This is the article that I saw. But I know nothing more about it!

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@lorirenee1

Saw this on the mayo clinic site. It is an abbreviation for a device that scrambles messages to the brain and interferes with getting neuropathic pain. Has anyone tried it? I do have a pain clinic in Illinois that uses it, but I am wondering if it actually works to stop pain.

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Here's another article that reviews the device and patient's that have used it.

Scrambler therapy: what's new after 15 years? The results from 219 patients treated for chronic pain (Jan 11, 2019)
-- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6336541/

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@johnbishop

Here's another article that reviews the device and patient's that have used it.

Scrambler therapy: what's new after 15 years? The results from 219 patients treated for chronic pain (Jan 11, 2019)
-- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6336541/

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Thanks Jennifer! Appreciate the link...great story and hopefully will help others looking for some relief.

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I have also read very good things about it, and I am thinking of doing it. First, pain doc is trying a few things. Just had epidural, which did nothing for severe neuropathy in my feet. Calmare will be my choice, if my pain doc cannot manage my pain. I do not know anyone who has actually tried Calmare. Lori Renee

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@wisfloj and @lorirenee1 -- Here is a patient story for the Calmare scrambler device that may be helpful.

Breaking Away From Pain With the Help of ‘The Scrambler’
https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/2015/02/19/breaking-away-from-the-pain-with-the-help-of-the-scrambler/

I'm tagging the following members who have discussed scrambler therapy in a post. @sadfeet @elizm @cwallen9 @cbcbasket @swiss @janetdh @nodunk are you able to share your experience or use of the scrambler therapy?

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Thank you John, I have seen that story/testimonial and a few others, it is encouraging but unfortunately SO pricey! On the other hand what good is my financially planned retirement if I can not enjoy it?

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To clarify, $250 per treatment!

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