Has anyone used MLS Laser therapy or Calmare Therapy?

Posted by crisis1152 @crisis1152, Feb 15, 2021

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donial | @donial | Oct 26, 2022

Has anyone used calmare treatment for postherpetic neuralgia pain and if so, did it help?

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 27, 2022

In reply to @donial "Has anyone used calmare treatment for postherpetic neuralgia pain and if so, did it help?" + (show)

@donial, I moved your question about Calmare therapy to this existing discussion.
- Has anyone used MLS Laser therapy or Calmare Therapy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/question-about-therapies/

I did this so you can read previous posts and the experiences members have shared and connect with others easily.

budreaux | @budreaux | Nov 2, 2022

In reply to @faithwalker007 "I agree John. I also remember a time that ketamine was a BIG NO, NO for..." + (show)

Wasted 5 days of promised reduction of excruciating pain relief. LOL. Depression / work great. Sold me cheapCBD oil purchased across town triple cost. On day 2 he should have dismissed me. 750.00 per tx?
Plano Dr Hill

ktpatton | @ktpatton | Feb 27, 2023

I was told by a chiropractor that his laser therapy was not covered by Medicare at all. Can anyone verify this? Thanks.

tomm547 | @tomm547 | Feb 28, 2023

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I have had laser treatments by my pain management clinic and was told the same thing. They charge me $60 a session lasting 17 min each.

drtypws | @drtypws | Feb 28, 2023

Is red light therapy the same as MLS laser therapy? I've noticed a doctor is using red light therapy for neuropathy.

ktpatton | @ktpatton | Feb 28, 2023

In reply to @tomm547 "I have had laser treatments by my pain management clinic and was told the same thing...." + (show)

Thank you for your input. A chiropractor wants me to sign up for 18 "hot" laser treatments, which he says will take about 40 minutes each. They would cost $2,700 or about $150 each, which is a lot of out-of-pocket for this old man.

nocinnor4h | @nocinnor4h | Mar 1, 2023

In reply to @tomm547 "I have had laser treatments by my pain management clinic and was told the same thing...." + (show)

Has the laser treatment helped?

tomm547 | @tomm547 | Mar 1, 2023

In reply to @nocinnor4h "Has the laser treatment helped?" + (show)

No, not really. But I didn't do it long enouph. I also had nerve pain in my groin that was overwhelming me so decided to try to resolve that first. I will go back to lazer soon. I find it a possibility and feel $60 a session is reasonable to give it a try again.
Sorry I couldn't give you more definitive results.

mannyk | @mannyk | Mar 2, 2023

I did have laser therapy at the toon of $60 for about 3 months 3 times per week and nothing. By the way, medicare did not pay for it.
I now have purchased infrared-type shoes and am doing it for 20 minutes twice daily. It has been over a month and it says it takes at least 3 to 6 months to see any results.
It is approved by the FDA but the cost of the electronic shoes $250.00) is not covered by insurance. But it is a tax deduction just like all medical and medicine is.
Meanwhile Just hopping.