Has anyone tried Scrambler Therapy for neuropathy or for pain?

This sounds like something I did 3 yrs ago only it was called interferential therapy. I went to a physical therapist 2-3 xs per week for about 3 months. It worked so well that I purchased a machine for home use. It actually turned out to be a little bigger than my palm. It was $400 but very worth it. In the first year of treatment, my feet improved 50-60%. This past winter I did another new treatment called an aqua roll. It’s a new treatment for neuropathy. I also had laser treatments. My neuropathy is on the balls and toes of both feet. These treatments improved my feet another 25 %. I wanted to continue with the treatments but my insurance wouldn’t approve any more.

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Where can I find aqua roll therapy? Thank you.

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I don’t know where you live. I live in West Michigan. I would google drs in your area who use an aqua roll. I got the treatment thru a podiatrist.

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Hello. I'm a long time follower of these discussions. My husband was diagnosed with idiopathic peripheral neuropathy 4 yrs ago. Saw several neurologists, podiatrists, orthopaedic drs. Was told his symptoms didn't present as simply peripheral neuropathy since his pain was not worst at night. He walks several miles most days and doesn't have diabetes. He suffers from painful burning and itchy feet (mostly toes) and tight calves. Has been getting acupuncture for a couple of years which helped him lower his medications dosage. Currently taking 900mg Gaba, 5mg Doxipene and Tramadol when he just can't handle it anymore. He takes multiple supplements and uses the Penetrex cream that I read Hank's wife had some success with. He's also tried CBDs and THC/CBDs but not much help.
A local podiatrist offers a treatment called Sanexas however I'm wary as I'm unable to find any clinical studies online even though it's covered by insurance. My primary care doctor is also involved with running the clinic and has said it can't hurt to try it and medicare pays for it. Has anyone ever tried this?
I've read about the scrambler therapy and I'm wondering if that treatment is currently available and if anyone has experienced it?

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Hello. I'm a long time follower of these discussions. My husband was diagnosed with idiopathic peripheral neuropathy 4 yrs ago. Saw several neurologists, podiatrists, orthopaedic drs. Was told his symptoms didn't present as simply peripheral neuropathy since his pain was not worst at night. He walks several miles most days and doesn't have diabetes. He suffers from painful burning and itchy feet (mostly toes) and tight calves. Has been getting acupuncture for a couple of years which helped him lower his medications dosage. Currently taking 900mg Gaba, 5mg Doxipene and Tramadol when he just can't handle it anymore. He takes multiple supplements and uses the Penetrex cream that I read Hank's wife had some success with. He's also tried CBDs and THC/CBDs but not much help.
A local podiatrist offers a treatment called Sanexas however I'm wary as I'm unable to find any clinical studies online even though it's covered by insurance. My primary care doctor is also involved with running the clinic and has said it can't hurt to try it and medicare pays for it. Has anyone ever tried this?
I've read about the scrambler therapy and I'm wondering if that treatment is currently available and if anyone has experienced it?

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Hello. I'm a long time follower of these discussions. My husband was diagnosed with idiopathic peripheral neuropathy 4 yrs ago. Saw several neurologists, podiatrists, orthopaedic drs. Was told his symptoms didn't present as simply peripheral neuropathy since his pain was not worst at night. He walks several miles most days and doesn't have diabetes. He suffers from painful burning and itchy feet (mostly toes) and tight calves. Has been getting acupuncture for a couple of years which helped him lower his medications dosage. Currently taking 900mg Gaba, 5mg Doxipene and Tramadol when he just can't handle it anymore. He takes multiple supplements and uses the Penetrex cream that I read Hank's wife had some success with. He's also tried CBDs and THC/CBDs but not much help.
A local podiatrist offers a treatment called Sanexas however I'm wary as I'm unable to find any clinical studies online even though it's covered by insurance. My primary care doctor is also involved with running the clinic and has said it can't hurt to try it and medicare pays for it. Has anyone ever tried this?
I've read about the scrambler therapy and I'm wondering if that treatment is currently available and if anyone has experienced it?

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Hi, i am new to this blog and read your enlightening post. I have been dealing with what has been diagnosed as idiopathic sensory nerve neuropathy for about 6 years, which started at the bottom of my feet and has gradually spread up my legs, my arms, back and neck. I found that the 3-4 neurologists that i went to offered nothing in the way of cure, but only tested and prescribed. I stopped seeing them. I had not heard of the two treatments you mentioned, scrambler therapy and sanexas, but i am definitely going to check them out. Thanks! I have gradually increased my gabapentin from 100 mg three times a day to 300 mg three times a day, like your husband, and it does give some relief. I use an over the counter cream, Topricin Fibro Cream, which helps some and is worth a try. I guess that his issue is not the same as mine, but close. Neuropathies seem to come in many different forms. I'll look forward to communicating with you if that's ok.

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Hi @lincolned, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. There really is no cure so to speak for neuropathy but there are a lot of treatments to provide relief from the symptoms. It's good that you are investigating and learning as much as you can about treatment options and what other members have shared with their experiences. There is another discussion you might find helpful -- Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/

If you are looking for more information on neuropathy, here are 2 of my favorite sites for research and learning.
-- Neuropathy Commons: https://neuropathycommons.org/
-- Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.foundationforpn.org/

I think most of us have wasted money on different treatments that provided little or no relief so it's good to do your research on whatever you are looking at. You might find the following discussion and sites helpful for evaluating different neuropathy treatments being advertised.

Quazar's guidance about avoiding scams and snake oil cures
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-to-avoid-quacks-and-snake-oil-treatments/

FDA's Health Fraud Page
-- https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ProtectYourself/HealthFraud/ucm539101.htm

NIH's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) which offers guidance about integrative health and how to evaluate it.
-- https://nccih.nih.gov/health/decisions

Do you mind sharing what you were searching for when you found Connect?

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