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What do you do for Neuropathy itch?
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@artscaping
Hi Chris, did you ever happen to try a massage/vibration unit on your itchy hand/arm? In case not, I do think there is a chance (perhaps small) that it might help, especially if you put on the compression sleeve right afterward (or do it with it on). I'm not referring to the sonicare idea (expensive if you do not have one to experiment with), but rather a different smallish unit which my wife Linda also uses.
Here is the Amazon link to it:
https://www.amazon.com/Uniclife-Massager-Portable-Shoulders-Operated/dp/B018U6Q1V2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Uniclife+Mini+Penguin+Massager%2CPortable+Massage%2C+Neck%2C+Shoulders+and+Back%2C+Battery+Operated%2C+White&qid=1607787462&sr=8-1
Maybe you already have something similar, but the vibrations this thing puts out are pretty strong & deep for its size and cost. I probably seem like I am beating a dead horse here, but I just think this might help your hand/arm itch areas if you have not tried it. I just feel so much compassion for you with this. I know how difficult it has been watching my wife suffer with it..
Best, Hank
PS: I promise this will be the last time I will bring this idea up unsolicited on Connect. I don't want to seem tedious. 😊
Replies to "@artscaping Hi Chris, did you ever happen to try a massage/vibration unit on your itchy hand/arm?..."
Greetings Hank, @jesfactsman. I checked out the Penguin Massager. I love penguins and their waddle so I ordered it. How does Linda use it? Does it have more than one setting? I guess I better wait till it gets here. Thanks for the suggestion. You try so very hard to fix, cure, help everyone, Hank. Remember.......everyone is different. I am a nature person.....organic, healthy food, natural medications, excercise, and for the brain, meditation, yoga, and mindfulness. I am innately hesitant about miracle machines or other extraneous utensils.
You are not beating a dead horse here.....you are just dealing with an "old" farm girl. I am, however, interested in what works for Linda as she travels along her own path. Do you ever think that maybe we sometimes jump on every possibility and change horses in
midstream too frequently? Some of these medications take days and weeks for the body to become comfortable with its reactions to the introduction of something new. And then some medications or other aids wear out their usefulness because we, as patients, are physically and mentally changing.
May you be safe and protected.
May Linda be safe and protected.
Chris
Greetings Hank @jesfactsmon and welcome to 2021.
I wanted to get back to you about the friendly Penquin. I actually took "Pen" to my MFR treatment so that we could both observe the process. As you said...the vibrations are strong enough to reach down several skin layers and relieve the "itch." As you might have expected, the itching doesn't stay away very long.
Now here is what I do not know ..... perhaps you can help. What is the frequency used? Is it possible that a too high frequency would become less than helpful? Here is what happened to me. That night I had what we call a "flare" when you just can't chase the itch away no matter how hard you try. Back scratcher.....bath sheet rub......and if available some coconut oil. I don't know if the Itch outran the Penquin or vice versa. I just noticed. In my world of mindfulness, awareness is a skill we work very hard to improve. Any thoughts? With five settings on Penquin and lots of itchy skin....it could get confusing.
Be safe and protected.
Chris
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Hi Hank, Chris, do you think a tens unit could achieve the same result? Just wondering. Helen