HiToP muscle stimulation

Hi @simoneh, @lsn discussed using an anodyne machine in another discussion and may have some thoughts on the topic. I did a search of Connect and didn't find anyone discussing HiToP® high-tone therapy for neuropathy. There are other related discussions that you may want to look through to see what other members have shared.

-- Peripheral nerve stimulators: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/peripheral-nerve-stimulators/
-- SPR Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (SPRINT): https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/spr-peripheral-nerve-stimulator-sprint/

Did the HiToP® help your neuropathy symptoms?

Thanks John! I had had a look at the links but I guess these are about implanted muscle stimulators. The HiTop one is a machine like the Tense, that you use once or twice per day.
I haven't used it, I guess I would have liked to connect to someone's experience first.
Thanks for your comment! S.

I haven't seen the HiTop device mentioned but I'm guessing it may be similar to a TENS device. There is another discussion I should have listed previously - TENS Units: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tens-units/

When I first started searching for things that might help my neuropathy, I purchased a Zopec DT-1200 device which had some pre-programmed settings for neuropathy that you could tweak. I tried it multiple times a week for a few months and it really didn't help me. Other members in a local support group I found said it provided a little relief for them. It did provide a good laugh for me when my wife wanted to try it out to see what it was like. Her feet came off of the pads a lot quicker than when she stepped on them.

The HiTop device may be helpful but I would really do my homework before purchasing one. I can't tell you how much money I've wasted on neuropathy cures when there really isn't one.

@johnbishop @simoneh Interesting discussion. I found this article from 2008
https://professional.diabetes.org/abstract/high-frequency-external-muscle-stimulation-significantly-improves-symptomatic-diabetic
and this article
https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/FullText/2020/05080/Comparison_of_high_tone_therapy_and_transcutaneous.79.aspx
Although there isn't a cure for neuropathy it seems good to remain open to finding ways to help alleviate the pain while still using good judgement.

Has anyone tried Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) to heal damaged nerves causing Neuropathy?

Hello @marksmom. I was able to find another discussion where members were discussion muscle stimulation. You will see that I have moved your post here:
- HiToP muscle stimulation: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hitop-muscle-stimulation/

What type of EMS are you considering?

Thank you Amanda! Blessings to you!
Lori

I’m not sure!