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Anyone tried using red light therapy?

Posted by domokane @domokane, Jul 29, 2023

There seems to be some evidence that photobiomodulation - heating the skin via infra red light - has some benefits for stimulating nerve re growth. There are lots of devices available on Amazon as well as lots of seemingly expensive treatments provided by chiropractors.

I would be interested to know of any personal experience with such devices and any possible recommendations.

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gma9 | @gma9 | Dec 24, 2023
In reply to @bb0753 "I doubt he is going to tell thete is something more serious than your pcp or..." + (show)
@bb0753

I doubt he is going to tell thete is something more serious than your pcp or cardiologist has told you. However, he may be telling you how serious it is because he is planning on trying to sell you some SERIOUSLY expensive treatment and maybe he thinks your family members will try to encourage you to spend the money. I might be wrong and either way i am sorry to hear he would try to worry you so much. Chiropractors don't amputate.

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I actually told my son that I was suspicious because I'm pretty certain that my medicare/medicaid does not pay for his visists, the first 2 are free. And I asked ahead if my insurance would cover and they said no. Thanks for responding.

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daj3333 | @daj3333 | Dec 25, 2023
In reply to @gma9 "I actually told my son that I was suspicious because I'm pretty certain that my medicare/medicaid..." + (show)
@gma9

I actually told my son that I was suspicious because I'm pretty certain that my medicare/medicaid does not pay for his visists, the first 2 are free. And I asked ahead if my insurance would cover and they said no. Thanks for responding.

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Unless you are incompetent, which you don’t seem to be, a doctor should be willing to consult with you alone unless you want someone else there.

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gma9 | @gma9 | Dec 25, 2023
In reply to @survivor102021 "Has anyone tried laser therapy for their neuropathy? They also mentioned Red Light Therapy. Specifically, I..." + (show)
@survivor102021

Has anyone tried laser therapy for their neuropathy? They also mentioned Red Light Therapy. Specifically, I have chemo induced neuropathy. No one I have asked has an answer for whether neuropathies with different causes should be treated differently.

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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.

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kbirchem | @kbirchem | Dec 26, 2023
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@survivor102021

Has anyone tried laser therapy for their neuropathy? They also mentioned Red Light Therapy. Specifically, I have chemo induced neuropathy. No one I have asked has an answer for whether neuropathies with different causes should be treated differently.

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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 .

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jfn | @jfn | Dec 26, 2023
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@survivor102021

Has anyone tried laser therapy for their neuropathy? They also mentioned Red Light Therapy. Specifically, I have chemo induced neuropathy. No one I have asked has an answer for whether neuropathies with different causes should be treated differently.

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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

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survivor102021 | @survivor102021 | Dec 26, 2023
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@jfn

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

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Thank you so much for reply. Can you tell me a little more? What chemo were you given? What symptoms did you have? How much better did you get? How many treatments before you noticed a difference? Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

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survivor102021 | @survivor102021 | Dec 26, 2023
In reply to @kbirchem "I have . It really made my feet feel netter . I have also had Alphalipoic..." + (show)
@kbirchem

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 .

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Thank you for your response. My symptoms are numbness, tremors and spasms. That is currently preventing me from driving. Thankfully very little pain. My heart goes out to the so many like you who do.

What other symptoms did you have that cold therapy helped. How about with the injections?

TIA

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daj3333 | @daj3333 | Dec 26, 2023
In reply to @kbirchem "I have . It really made my feet feel netter . I have also had Alphalipoic..." + (show)
@kbirchem

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 .

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What are PRP injections?

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kbirchem | @kbirchem | Dec 26, 2023
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@daj3333

What are PRP injections?

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The blood is drawn from yiur arm . It is then spun. Separating the platelets . The platelet rich plasma is then It is injected back in to your feet . I has ot done by Dr Richard Arness at Sanford health in Farg ND. My feet are no longer cold. They have better color and feeling. I also had a shoulder injected . It has helped with the pain . Goid luck .

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jfn | @jfn | Dec 27, 2023
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@survivor102021

Thank you so much for reply. Can you tell me a little more? What chemo were you given? What symptoms did you have? How much better did you get? How many treatments before you noticed a difference? Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

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@survivor102021

I really do not think the type of chemotherapy matters, we know when taking it, that is essentially poison and when you are stage 4, anything to reverse the symptoms is worth it ;).
I had 16 laser treatments over the month, the cll is not a cure but a treatment. My felt better 2 weeks in. Or 4 visits to the doctor. I have mentioned that I did this twice and why in previous posts.

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