Do devices like Neuro Ease actually work for peripheral neuropathy?
I've seen ads for NeuroEase claiming to fix peripheral neuropathy.
Does any one have evidence that this device actually works?
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Welcome @galleman, Contrary to all of the ads we see on TV and the Internet, nothing fixes neuropathy. There are a lot of different treatments and devices that may provide some degree of relief but unless they can show you a reference to a clinical study is reliable, I wouldn't waste my money. From what I've read it uses Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and may provide some relief but I have no experience. There have been other devices using the same or similar technology where members have shared their experience. Here is a link to the search results that lists comments from other discussions on devices using NMES technology - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=NMES.
If you are looking for complementary or alternative treatments for neuropathy, you might find this information from the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy helpful - https://www.foundationforpn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Complementary-and-Alternative-Treatments-Revised-2020-final.-1.pdf
Do you mind sharing what your diagnosis and symptoms are for your neuropathy?
There are some pretty bright people out there in many places including
doctors that say otherwise..
Most of the chiropractors involved in this field to a great deal are making
headway on nerve regeneration ..
It isnt always doctors that make the discoveries in the field of medicine..
Its very frustrating to sort this out.
Lots snd lots of conflicting opinions!
I think you are spot on with lots of bright people including doctors saying otherwise. My only thought on that is what skin do they have in the game and are they making money on it. The real expert by experience is the patient who is suffering which is why I put more value on the patient experiences shared here on Connect and not with the websites and advertising by neuropathy clinics. If it helps you then it's worth it, if not don't keep throwing money away on something that doesn't work for you.
You my friend are spot on with your reply..
There are many many bright people out there proclaiming the ability to
reverse neuropathy but many many
ultra professionals and highly regarded institutions that say at this time reversing neuropathy is not available at this time ..
But according to professionals medicine is on the verge of doing this..
Managed care etc is getting much better at this time..
Meanwhile the cost of some of these
programs is crazy expensive and
completely uncovered by insurance.
I tried TENS treatments. 24 sessions. These are done with electrical and low audio signals. They attached pads to your feet and these are hooked up to a the device that sends out the charges and signals. It does not hurt but can tickle or a little more of a feeling as the device sends out repetitive signals.
How would I find a Doctor working on nerve regeneration?
I dont think medical doctors who practice to usual folks like us offer this..
Researchers are working on this complicated problems..
There are hundreds of chiropractors
now(and growing) locally and on line
(calling themselves doctors) who are
saying that they can regenerate nerve cells or regrow them)
And their programs are expensive!!
And not covered by any insurance companies..
Highly doubtful results
And you pay in advance
However they do offer the possibility
of little to much relief of the pain..
Many chiropractors offer maintenace
physical problems that be extremely
helpful without the humongous cost
and can be covered by insurance
Its a process
Hunker down for the long run..
Make sure xrays are done to try to
identify the problem
God speed to you
First go to https://scholar.google.com/ and search on Nerve Regeneration progress. This site is for technical papers and searching here will help to eliminate corrupt operators who will advertise anything to you just to get your money.
Next learn how to read these papers. They usually start and end with a summary of the paper. Read the summary at the beginning of many of these papers, within the past few years only. This will give you an idea of the state of the art and what looks promising.
Has it helped?