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Scrambler Therapy for neuropathy

Posted by felicelinda @felicelinda, Sep 21 9:57am

Have any of you gone to doctors for Scrambler Therapy? It is a special therapy for neuropathy that was written about (positively) by Johns Hopkins and Mayo Clinic doctors. Many people have been helped by it….Unfortunately not covered by health insurance.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 21 10:40am

There are members who have discussed the Scrambler Therapy that you might find helpful in the following discussions:

-- Has anyone tried Scrambler Therapy for neuropathy or for pain?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/calmare-scrambler-therapy-anyone/
-- Hope: Starting Calmare scrambler therapy
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hope-1/
Also, here is a link to the list of discussions and comments by members on PEMF therapy - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=PEMF%20therapy

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Berk | @gba | Sep 21 2:40pm
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@johnbishop

There are members who have discussed the Scrambler Therapy that you might find helpful in the following discussions:

-- Has anyone tried Scrambler Therapy for neuropathy or for pain?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/calmare-scrambler-therapy-anyone/
-- Hope: Starting Calmare scrambler therapy
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hope-1/
Also, here is a link to the list of discussions and comments by members on PEMF therapy - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=PEMF%20therapy

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I had 12 treatments. About 1 year ago. Severe pain, pins and needles now gone. The numbness has remained. I now get through the days and can sleep at night. Would I do it again? Yes, but still need to regain control of my feet and balance. Will keep connect informed.

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Sep 22 7:42am

What, exactly, happens during this Scrambler therapy? There used to be a carnival ride called the Scrambler, but I seriously doubt that it is the same thing. LOL

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Sep 22 7:43am
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@gba

I had 12 treatments. About 1 year ago. Severe pain, pins and needles now gone. The numbness has remained. I now get through the days and can sleep at night. Would I do it again? Yes, but still need to regain control of my feet and balance. Will keep connect informed.

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How much were these treatments? If they are effective, I wonder why insurance doesn't cover it.
Thanks

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 22 8:04am
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@heisenberg34

How much were these treatments? If they are effective, I wonder why insurance doesn't cover it.
Thanks

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Not sure what the cost is but hopefully other can share what it cost. I've read that the cost averages $200 to $500 per session. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has some good reference info about the treatment - https://www.foundationforpn.org/scrambler-therapy-for-treating-neuropathic-pain/.

There is also a good patient story from 2015 on the Mayo Cinic News Network.
-- Breaking Away From Pain With the Help of ‘The Scrambler’
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/breaking-away-from-the-pain-with-the-help-of-the-scrambler/

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