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Hope: Starting Calmare scrambler therapy

Posted by sprinrosa64 @sprinrosa64, Dec 5, 2022

It;s been just over 5yrs since my TKR and I have been in terrible pain since. I am told it's due to nerve condition or damage and I have tried everything so I thought , well today I will be start Calmare scrambler therapy. I have done my research and am praying this is my answer . I will keep you posted as to the outcome

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cnola | @cnola | May 24, 2023
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@cnola

I have had PHN of the head for over 2 years and no medications have helped. Has anyone tried scrambler therapy by Calmare? I am desperate to try anything and by the way I have tried CBD, botox and acupuncture to say a few. I was told it is the tri geminal nerve that goes to my eyebrow an center of head.

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It is low electric impulses that supposedly tell the nerve endings not to signal pain. I live in Las Vegas and I located a doctor that does it. I will be making a appointment for next week

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Judyinjeans. | @judyingenes | May 24, 2023
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@cnola

It is low electric impulses that supposedly tell the nerve endings not to signal pain. I live in Las Vegas and I located a doctor that does it. I will be making a appointment for next week

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Whoo hoo!! Sounds like an easy fix…yes, I’m being negative. I sure hope it works for you… it just sounds too simple.

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cnola | @cnola | May 24, 2023
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@cnola

I have had PHN of the head for over 2 years and no medications have helped. Has anyone tried scrambler therapy by Calmare? I am desperate to try anything and by the way I have tried CBD, botox and acupuncture to say a few. I was told it is the tri geminal nerve that goes to my eyebrow an center of head.

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I agree that it is so simple. If it means anything the FDA recently approved this therapy. I’ll keep you posted.

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crossette | @crossette | May 29, 2023
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@cnola

I have had PHN of the head for over 2 years and no medications have helped. Has anyone tried scrambler therapy by Calmare? I am desperate to try anything and by the way I have tried CBD, botox and acupuncture to say a few. I was told it is the tri geminal nerve that goes to my eyebrow an center of head.

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I found by researching that Scrambler Therapy is called Calmare in the USA. So search for a local provider using that name. I found one near me and am going to try it. 2 weeks of 5 daily sessions about 30 min each. Will report back after that.

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cnola | @cnola | May 30, 2023
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@cnola

I have had PHN of the head for over 2 years and no medications have helped. Has anyone tried scrambler therapy by Calmare? I am desperate to try anything and by the way I have tried CBD, botox and acupuncture to say a few. I was told it is the tri geminal nerve that goes to my eyebrow an center of head.

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Calmare is a electrical impulse therapy that is also done by other physicians. Because it is Calmare it is also more expensive. I am starting next week and I’ll keep you posted as to my progress.
Also the Calmare physician here will not accept my ppo and wants me to bill my insurance . Not happening.

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paktoledo | @paktoledo | May 30, 2023
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@cnola

I have had PHN of the head for over 2 years and no medications have helped. Has anyone tried scrambler therapy by Calmare? I am desperate to try anything and by the way I have tried CBD, botox and acupuncture to say a few. I was told it is the tri geminal nerve that goes to my eyebrow an center of head.

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Keep us updated on your progress. Thanks, Pat

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Judyinjeans. | @judyingenes | May 31, 2023
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@crossette

I found by researching that Scrambler Therapy is called Calmare in the USA. So search for a local provider using that name. I found one near me and am going to try it. 2 weeks of 5 daily sessions about 30 min each. Will report back after that.

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I have wanted to see doctors outside of my PPO, even if it’s just for another evaluation. But from what I am told you cannot do that.
How are you managing to?

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cnola | @cnola | Jun 1, 2023
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@cnola

I have had PHN of the head for over 2 years and no medications have helped. Has anyone tried scrambler therapy by Calmare? I am desperate to try anything and by the way I have tried CBD, botox and acupuncture to say a few. I was told it is the tri geminal nerve that goes to my eyebrow an center of head.

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My doctor accepts my ppo
I’ll keep you posted after my treatments

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hotfeet | @hotfeet | Jun 1, 2023
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My doctor accepts my ppo
I’ll keep you posted after my treatments

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I had 9 scrambler treatments at a clinic in Naples Fla on or about March 2019. The Doc was extremely knowledgeable and discussed miraculous healing events others had experienced with Scrambler therapy.
At that time, the protocol was 1 treatment per day for 10 days.
I did experience some releaf of needles and pins as well as reduced tightness in connective tissue, immediately after treatments. After 9 of the sessions, we had to return to MN and was set up to continue treatment at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. Due to the intensity of pain that still existed after return, I opted not to go for 10th treatment. Today I continue to experience the slow progression up my legs and hands. Also suspect brain is affected but can not confirm cause of mild head pressure.
I wish you a successful outcome and have been told some folks do benefit from Scrambler treatments. I think some of them have reported good results on this site.
Keep us informed on your progress.

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Jun 3, 2023
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@cnola

I have had PHN of the head for over 2 years and no medications have helped. Has anyone tried scrambler therapy by Calmare? I am desperate to try anything and by the way I have tried CBD, botox and acupuncture to say a few. I was told it is the tri geminal nerve that goes to my eyebrow an center of head.

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cnola and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I was able to find an existing discussion on this same topic, so you will notice that I have moved your post here:
- Hope: Starting Calmare scrambler therapy: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hope-1/

I did this so you could continue your discussion with members who have already joined you, such as @judyingenes @crossette @paktoledo and @hotfeet

When do your treatments start?

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