THE REBUILDER for peripheral neuropathy
Has anyone tried this machine? If so, does it work? Or is it just another way of delivering TENS?
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Has anyone tried this machine? If so, does it work? Or is it just another way of delivering TENS?
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Neuropathy Support Group.
This article may be of help in evaluating efficacy and position in the market for those who are new to this conversation and/or do not have personal experience with the device.
- Rebuilder for Peripheral Neuropathy:
https://wa.kaiserpermanente.org/static/pdf/hosting/clinical/criteria/pdf/kaiser_rebuilder.pdf
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1 ReactionI 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.
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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.?
Hi there
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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