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Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 25 4:22pm | Replies (154)

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@novy3

Im interested in starting the treatment. My chiropractor sells a take home pair of LLLT boots but they cost 3.5K. You wear the boots 20 min. 2-3 times per day for 90 days. You own the boots but insurance does not cover them. Doc states he has treated thousands and has 90% success rate. not sure if hes exaggerating or not but is backed by a major city radio station. let me know how things go for u.

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Hello @novy3, Welcome to Connect. Early on in my neuropathy journey I looked at getting treatment at a neuropathy clinic that was offerring LLLT treatment as part of their program. I decided against it due to the cost and no guarantees. I do have a friend that thought it helped some with their neuropathy but at the time I did not want something that may help "some", too hard for me to translate what that is. I could probably add up all the money I have wasted on so called neuropathy cures and it would cover the cost of the LLLT boots. So with insurance out of the picture, I think you just have to do the research like you are doing now and make the best decision you can.

There is another discussion on the topic here:
-- Postherpetic neuralgia from Shingles: Low Level Laser Therapy: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chronic-phn-from-shingles-red-light-cold-laser-therapy/

Here's some positive information on the topic:
"Does LLLT work for neuropathy?
Conclusion: The evidence obtained shows LLLT has a positive effect in controlling diabetic neuropathic pain. Jul 13, 2019"
-- Low level laser therapy for the patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy - A systematic review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31405692/

Will your chiropractor give you a test run of treatments that you pay for and then sell you the boots if it helps?

I use a near infared light
(Medical grade) purchased thru Amazon
for just a bit over $100.00 a vibration platefor $85.00 from Amazon but the biggest help is diet cutting out bad carbs & sugar. This includes "diet drinks". I worked for me as I rarely take gabapentin and walk for 3 or 4 miles with minimal pain