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Grounding Well Mats
Has anyone ever tried grounding well mats? They are used to help improve circulation, lessen pain, etc. My husband was recently told about this product from a friend who said he's had great results. We're thinking of buying one, just thought we'd see what anyone else has to say about using these for neuropathy and peripheral artery disease. Thanks for any advice. 😀
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There are some members who have shared experiences and asked questions about grounding mats in several different discussions that might be helpful to scan through them. Here's a link to the list of comments by members - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/comments/?search=grounding%20mats
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1 ReactionThank you! I did look for some similar topics before posting, didn't see them. I appreciate the links!
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1 ReactionI tried it but unfortunately it didn’t provide any pain reduction.
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1 ReactionI've heard mixed reviews and appreciate your reply. Hope you're doing okay overall. Luckily, my husband just has numbness and tingling at this point. No pain yet. Just trying to be proactive. Carbon fiber shoes were also recommended. Lots of things to consider. 🙂
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1 ReactionHello @brucelowy, Welcome to Connect. I don't think you are alone. Have you tried any other complementary or alternative treatments for neuropathy?
I’ve tried numerous prescription and non prescription meds, lights, mechanical devices, exercise, PT, acupuncture, massage, nutrition programs, vitamins, minerals, yoga, psychological therapies, chiropractic, steroid injections, and myriad snake oil products with varying results. Unfortunately as my condition and pain changes so does the benefits of a specific treatment. Some have helped a little but I may loose confidence too early on a treatment before reaching its purported benefit. I’m searching for a cure for chronic pain (polyneuropathy, pinched nerves, venous insufficiency) that doesn’t have a cure. I refused cervical spine (C-60) surgery after suffering hiccups for weeks twice after injections and nerve blocks near C-6 . When the phrenic or vagus nerves are hit they innervate the diaphragm causing hiccups. I cannot chance intractable hiccups for months or years.
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1 ReactionYou've tried so many things. Shots can be scary, especially with the side effects you've mentioned. Makes me a little worried for what's to come for Dave. Wishing you the best.
Lately social media has been advertising Grounding Mats for PN with mixed reviews. Has anyone tried one?
Hello everyone, I am new in the group, I have tried in so many ways to get relief from this painful neuropathy, as of now, I am getting laser treatments with an uncle and foot doctor. I just finished my third week, I get the treatments twice a week, so far I had experienced so much more tingling and burning, has anyone tried laser therapy? Is it normal to feel more pain the first weeks into the program, now even my lower back and buttocks feel so numbed,
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Hello @rosaura, Sorry to hear you have much more tingling and burning and trying the laser therapy. You might want to scan through the following discussions to learn what others have shared.
-- Cold laser therapy: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cold-laser-therapy/
-- Has anyone tried laser therapy for their neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-1/
Here's a list of other discussions and member comments found when searching for "laser therapy +neuropathy" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=laser+therapy+%2Bneuropathy