Has anyone tried Scrambler Therapy for neuropathy or for pain?

Posted by wisfloj @wisfloj, May 23, 2019

I have read about this device and I’m hoping someone can attest to its effectiveness for idiopathic neuropathy. I've read success stories and information online. Apparently insurance does not cover treatments, to the tune of $250 for the customary recommended 10 consecutive weekdays.

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@johnbishop

Hello @richardr, It's good to see that you have connected with @kathryn3. I would like to welcome you both to Connect. While we wait for @kathryn3 to respond to your question on where she was treated, I thought I would share this article from the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy:

--- Scrambler Therapy for Treating Neuropathic Pain: https://www.foundationforpn.org/scrambler-therapy-for-treating-neuropathic-pain/.

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Hi John, thanks for your reply. I really appreciate Kathryn3's description of her treatment with Scrambler Therapy. I do hope she will elaborate more for those of us who are interested. I would hope that anyone else who has any experience would give us their experience as well. Kathryn3's account is very encouraging. Thanks again

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Our 28 year friend is battling a brain tumor. Medication has slowed its aggressive growth and has actually shrunk the tumor's size. He is looking into rehab to help him recover some of his lost
mobility on his right size. His muscles have atrophied and he is unable to walk. Does Mayo have a rehab clinic which specializes in brain tumor rehab? Thank you for any help or suggestions.

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@mikeandtina

Our 28 year friend is battling a brain tumor. Medication has slowed its aggressive growth and has actually shrunk the tumor's size. He is looking into rehab to help him recover some of his lost
mobility on his right size. His muscles have atrophied and he is unable to walk. Does Mayo have a rehab clinic which specializes in brain tumor rehab? Thank you for any help or suggestions.

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@mikeandtina, I think Mayo Clinic would be an excellent choice for your friend if it's an option.
Here is some information:
--- Mayo Clinic's Brain Tumor Program: https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/brain-tumor-program/sections/overview/ovc-20439725,

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I'm part of a CIPN group on Facebook and I've heard success stories of Scrambler therapy, Calmare treatment. It's expensive and to my knowledge it's not covered by insurance.

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Did you try it? Did it help
?

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I was checking to see if the scambler therapy was available anywhere near me.....nope. but I found a National Neuropathy Center, but the closest office is 3 hours away. More research and I found a place in my city that actually treats PN and they use the same Unit as the neuropathy center. They also use several other methods...red light and more drastic measures for severe PN
It's a Sanexas NeoGen medical device. And I guess it's covered by insurance and Medicare. Has anyone heard of this one? Here's the manufacturer's site.. https://www.rstsanexas.com/

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That looks like the set up that I used at a chiropractic clinic. I did 36 treatments on my feet and 24 treatments on my hands. A lot of time and very little improvement.

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@suzva

I was checking to see if the scambler therapy was available anywhere near me.....nope. but I found a National Neuropathy Center, but the closest office is 3 hours away. More research and I found a place in my city that actually treats PN and they use the same Unit as the neuropathy center. They also use several other methods...red light and more drastic measures for severe PN
It's a Sanexas NeoGen medical device. And I guess it's covered by insurance and Medicare. Has anyone heard of this one? Here's the manufacturer's site.. https://www.rstsanexas.com/

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Hi @suzva, There is a discussion on Sanexas treatments where @duquer and others have shared their experience — Does anybody have experience with SANEXAS for neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645606/

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@coloradobigmama

That looks like the set up that I used at a chiropractic clinic. I did 36 treatments on my feet and 24 treatments on my hands. A lot of time and very little improvement.

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Thanks for the info...I think the local place is a chiropractic, physical therapy place. They call it integrative medicine.
My PN is not at the severe stage yet, I'd like to find a method that will slow it down. I hate the idea of using strong drugs. I know there are many people who need them to control their pain, and I understand this.
I'm still doing PT for my lower back issues, but I think it might be worth investigating. : )

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@johnbishop

Hi @suzva, There is a discussion on Sanexas treatments where @duquer and others have shared their experience — Does anybody have experience with SANEXAS for neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645606/

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I had read about this man's journey when I was " lurking" on the board. Thanks for the reminder. It's incredibly inspiring.
There are so many people who deal with this..I told my doctor that these drug companies would make billions (like they aren't rich enough) if they actually developed a cure/ treatment.
Meanwhile, we are grabbing at straws trying to find something to help our individual situation.

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