Neuropathy is a nerve disease. I don't think anything helps that, does it?
I just found out that I have another nerve disorder- Essential tremors.
All connected with my neck and back surgeries(4).

Hi @survivor102021, you may wish to explore these discussions where members are talking about laser therapy and red light therapy for neuropathy.

- Laser Therapy for Neuropathy: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-1/
- Has anyone used MLS Laser therapy or Calmare Therapy? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/question-about-therapies/
- Anyone tried using red light therapy? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-tried-using-red-light-therapy/

You mentioned that your neuropathy is a longterm effect from chemotherapy. You may also wish to follow the
Cancer: Managing Symptoms Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/cancer-managing-symptoms/

Members discussion chemo-induced neuropathy in these discussions:
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/cancer-managing-symptoms/?search=neuropathy&index=discussions

May I ask, what type of cancer did you have? What chemotherapy treatment?

Finally after 2 years of complaining about my feet feeling numb to my Cardiologist and PCP (to no avail) I went to a Chiropractor that advertised help with neuropathy. He did several tests and the the last one he did was like being tasered, but I felt NOTHING on my legs, so he tested my forearm and I yelped "ouch". The he tells me "this is more serious than I thought". He would not tell me anything and insisted the next appointment my adult children be there or on the phone. I'm scared he is thinking amputation. What are your thoughts, anyone, I'm very worried.

I am definitely not incompetent. I am 71. I told him I did not want to involve my adult children in this. He seemed very insistent. I am very suspicious of this Doctor. They advertised chiropractor/neuropathy.
I also, think my medicare/medicaid does not pay for this.

I have . It really made my feet feel netter . I have also had Alphalipoic acid Ivs . I also had PRP injections in both of my feet . It helped with the pain . Never stop searching for pain relief . I am looking at stuff for pain every day . Good luck . Wish you the best .

Hi all,

I have had cold laser therapy and it worked for me, I also had chemotherapy. I have written about on the forum before. If you have any questions, I will answer with my knowledge, and if not, I will admit, I do not know 😉.
@jfn

I can't speak to red light therapy except to say it seems to be provided mostly by chiropractors. The few I know who have tried it have had mixed reviews. I know there are different wave lengths so maybe that is the difference. The idea is that the light and heat penetrate deeper than other methods.
I believe the reason you don't get much of an answer to the question about different causes is because the treatments aren't that different. One exception is the treatment of the underlying root cause.

The suite of medications they pick from is the same, but really is just to mask the pain, they do nothing in the way of repair or regrowth. That has to come from (if it is possible for your nerves) good nutrition, stimulation, and oxygen. these are the three things nerves need to be thier healthiest.

Hi @harley22,
I have done the laser therapy and the shock wave therapy, diet, and exercise. I think the Shock wave therapy at the PT had the most immediate and profound effect. I have severe allergic reactions to food and my neuropathy gets involved, because I start swelling. I have used the Shockwave therapy when this occurs and what a difference. I have had relief from the cll but not as quick or profound. (Would the shock wave have worked with out the cll treatment?) I am trying the shock wave again, to see what happens in my normal level of neuropathy. Understanding that I can only treat my neuropathy, not cure it, will not stop me from trying to reduce the amount of impact it has on my life.

I recently had some OT sessions for dizziness. It’s no secret that I have painful knots, trigger points related to my small fiber neuropathy, and I see a PT for that. They occur on areas that get repetitive use. Well, basically I hurt everywhere. But back to the laser. We identified some tight, tender spots that were contributing to my tight shoulders and limited neck flexibility. The OT used the red laser just a few times, and it worked! I could feel a difference after a five minute session! It was like the laser caused that tight knot to soften up, and the pain went away! At least to the point that I was no longer holding my neck and shoulders stiffly.
We used it a few more times, on my hands. This OT used one from Amazon. Since he had done research, I don’t have to! I just ordered one. I am going to try it on my knees. I look ridiculous trying to rise from a seated position. The pain makes me groan, which I did in public a few times yesterday.

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