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diabetic neuropathy. STIMPOD TREATMENT suggested. Anyone had it?
Am a type 1 Diabetic for 44 years. Pain started in feet and now reached top of thighs. Getting more severe daily. Can't get more than 5 hours sleep, and pain affecting my ability to think clearly. Local Physiotherapist has suggested treatment twice a week with a STIMPOD DEVICE. Anyone used it. Have tried all the pills, I think, and only relief with Codeine - 60 - 75 mg. at 11p.m.
Thanks for an answer. Barbara S.
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I’m not familiar with that treatment, but I hope others are familiar with it. Have you tried Gabapentin? Can you describe what the pain is like? Do you know what has caused it? How are your blood sugar levels? I’m type T1 for over 25 years.
Hello @babsee, I did a search of Connect and didn't find any comments about StimPod therapy but did see a research article on the device that might be helpful.
"...STIMPOD NMS460), which is a low-frequency (10 Hz or less) transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device with a pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) component."
-- Feasibility of a promising pulsed electrostimulator for rapid motor recovery of foot drop:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10847864/
I did find a couple of members comments on using a low frequency TENS device that might be helpful - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/
Sounds amazing, I would try it, I googled it.
Stimpod therapy (specifically NMS460) is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment using Pulsed Radiofrequency (PRF) and nerve stimulation to treat neuropathic pain, nerve dysfunction, and chronic pain. It acts as a "nerve reboot" by targeting specific nerves to reduce inflammation, improve nerve function, and promote cellular healing without medication or surgery. Treatment Process: A probe is used to locate the irritated nerve using electrical stimulation. Once found, PRF is applied to modulate the nerve. =Pulsed Radiofrequency (PRF).
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I have a Tens unit at home and it is useful, Imagine direct nerve pulse tho sounds even better!, my grandfather had a portable he'd strap on and just had to press a button when needed, he said it worked well too. No one wants surgery so yes I would try anything before that for sure!
@celia16 Tried many pills including Gabapentin. Only outcome was headfog and no ability to think clearly. Must do so as live alone. Have been type 1 for about 44 years. Coped well until about a year ago, but life unbearable now. Trying very hard to keep sugar levels to around 10 max. but very difficult. No diabetes in my family. Pain - a burning sensation, non-stop. thanks, Barbara
@rockinrene65 Thanks very much for your reply. I tried a Tens machine over a year ago with no noticeable affect and as have said in other comments how I now feel. - it's a course of about 4 weeks with 2 treatments a week. But am frightened if it makes the pain worse. I know there's no guarantee, and here in the U.K. I don't think there's any surgery available. Best wishes to you. barbara
@babsee , that sounds quite distressing. Sure wish something helped your pain.
Forty-four years with type 1 is quite an accomplishment. I think a 10 in your system is blood glucose is 180, is that right? Do you wear a pump or cgm? They have helped a great deal with my numbers. Also, have you had your vitamin B12 checked?
Have you tried a peoduct called re-builder, it is like a low dose tens unit you can purchase. I use it at night before bed, it takes around 1/2 hour, and it helps with the pain and burning and I get a pretty good nights sleep.
is it a magic cure, no but another tool I use to cope with this horrible affliction.
Would appreciate feedback in regards to treatment for neuropathy of the feet.
Regards!