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I understand that the Rebuilder won't help reverse the neuropathy but has anyone who has tried it gotten some pain relief from using it? Thank you for your response in advance.
I tried it, and it didn't help. I now believe it is a scam. I think the only relief I felt was due to putting my feet in water (which is one way I used the Rebuilder.
I tried it, and it didn't help. I now believe it is a scam. I think the only relief I felt was due to putting my feet in water (which is one way I used the Rebuilder.
I didn't know they were still in business. I actually have one of these that I bought YEARS ago, a 'reconditioned' 2407 from them. It IS a great foot bath rejuvenator for sure, but does NOT "cure" neuropathy. I get more of a kick out of it by not using a battery but rather the power adapter. It is a bit of a bother to fill up the foot bath thing, so I have been using a Revitive disc for years as well. Still hasn't cured me, lol
@budmeister Hello. I understand that nothing will actually cure neuropathy but I was wondering if you got any pain relief from using the Rebuilder? Thank you.
I had a TENS device years ago and it didn't do much. Two years ago I got the REBUILDER and have used it on my feet (in water). I didn't use it for two weeks and I noticed my balance got somewhat worse and my balance got worse. My feet didn't feel the charge unless I turned it up to 8 which I was told not to go above 6. I put the patches for back on my back and couldn't even have it on 3. It does have more power over the non-prescription TENS machines. I am soaking my feet in water with the REBUILDER on now, even though I don't feel it on my feet, I will walk better and have more conficence than without it. Between that and exercising in the pool for 60 minutes, I feel more confident in my walk and balance. My suggestion is go without it for a while and see how you feel. If it worsens, get back on the REBUILDER!!
@texasflyboy Hello. My husband is wanting to try out the Rebuilder since his acupuncture practitioner suggested it for him. It does sounds a bit of a scam but you can return it if you don't like it so it seems worth a try. Are you still using it and have you found it helpful for pain relief if even temporarily? Thank you.
Yes, I have spent thousands and thousands of dollars with naturopathic doctors, therapists, acupuncturists, tens units, etc. I have tried Naltrexone, Tramadol, Cymbalta, Lyrica, etc. For me a combo of lyrica and an opioid patch has controlled my pain to a level three the past few years. I know everyone is different. My pain is not something that is intermittent. It is constant. My legs have not felt the same since I developed this disease. Mine is considered idiopathic neuropathy. I have been tested for everything at the university and nothing is positive. All blood tests were negative. My doctor thinks I could possibly pre-diabetic. Who knows. For me it came on after a virus and never left. I have asked my neurologist about every so called "cure" for neuropathy and he said there is none. He will not even recommend IVIG. Not sure why. Thank God I have good doctors willing to treat my pain. I don't know what I would do without them. Best of luck.
I'm new on here; just signed up. I developed neuropathy on the bottom of my feet due to having two chemotherapy treatments. My bottoms of feet and now feels numb up into my left ankle only. Mostly at night when they both feel even number. My oncologist said it would go away. Can anybody relate to this. I have a feeling it won't go away. I just started taking some supplements for this; called NervaSure 4; supreme organic; which is probably going to be a waste of money.
Hello @richardfrancine I'm wondering if your husband is still using the Dr Ho's Circulation promoter and if he is still getting pain relief from it also how does he use it? Does he wait till he's in severe pain or before going to bed, etc.?
I'm new on here; just signed up. I developed neuropathy on the bottom of my feet due to having two chemotherapy treatments. My bottoms of feet and now feels numb up into my left ankle only. Mostly at night when they both feel even number. My oncologist said it would go away. Can anybody relate to this. I have a feeling it won't go away. I just started taking some supplements for this; called NervaSure 4; supreme organic; which is probably going to be a waste of money.
No, he is not using the device anymore, although it did seem to bring some relief when he did. His problem was better addressed by the nephrology doctors taking care of his Stage 4 kidney disease. Good,luck to you!
I'm new on here; just signed up. I developed neuropathy on the bottom of my feet due to having two chemotherapy treatments. My bottoms of feet and now feels numb up into my left ankle only. Mostly at night when they both feel even number. My oncologist said it would go away. Can anybody relate to this. I have a feeling it won't go away. I just started taking some supplements for this; called NervaSure 4; supreme organic; which is probably going to be a waste of money.
Hello @d13, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. From what I have read chemo induced neuropathy can go away later but nothing is for certain. Here's some information that explains it a little - "When does chemo induced neuropathy go away? -- The symptoms usually peak about 3-5 months after the last dose of treatment is taken. The abnormal sensations may disappear completely, or lessen only partially; they may also involve less of the body. If neuropathy diminishes, it is a gradual process usually requiring several months." -- Numbness & Tingling - Peripheral neuropathy - Chemocare: https://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/side-effects/numbness-tingling.aspx
You might be interested in the following webinar that was on the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy site awhile back
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I tried it, and it didn't help. I now believe it is a scam. I think the only relief I felt was due to putting my feet in water (which is one way I used the Rebuilder.
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@budmeister Hello. I understand that nothing will actually cure neuropathy but I was wondering if you got any pain relief from using the Rebuilder? Thank you.
@texasflyboy Hello. My husband is wanting to try out the Rebuilder since his acupuncture practitioner suggested it for him. It does sounds a bit of a scam but you can return it if you don't like it so it seems worth a try. Are you still using it and have you found it helpful for pain relief if even temporarily? Thank you.
I'm new on here; just signed up. I developed neuropathy on the bottom of my feet due to having two chemotherapy treatments. My bottoms of feet and now feels numb up into my left ankle only. Mostly at night when they both feel even number. My oncologist said it would go away. Can anybody relate to this. I have a feeling it won't go away. I just started taking some supplements for this; called NervaSure 4; supreme organic; which is probably going to be a waste of money.
Hello @richardfrancine I'm wondering if your husband is still using the Dr Ho's Circulation promoter and if he is still getting pain relief from it also how does he use it? Does he wait till he's in severe pain or before going to bed, etc.?
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No, he is not using the device anymore, although it did seem to bring some relief when he did. His problem was better addressed by the nephrology doctors taking care of his Stage 4 kidney disease. Good,luck to you!
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1 ReactionHello @d13, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. From what I have read chemo induced neuropathy can go away later but nothing is for certain. Here's some information that explains it a little - "When does chemo induced neuropathy go away? -- The symptoms usually peak about 3-5 months after the last dose of treatment is taken. The abnormal sensations may disappear completely, or lessen only partially; they may also involve less of the body. If neuropathy diminishes, it is a gradual process usually requiring several months." -- Numbness & Tingling - Peripheral neuropathy - Chemocare: https://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/side-effects/numbness-tingling.aspx
You might be interested in the following webinar that was on the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy site awhile back
Webinar: Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Have you been seen by a neurologist?
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