Thanks, Hank. I have both and use them nearly every day. I’m looking for something a little stronger. Let me know if you come across something like that. Steph
Hi @stefspad, You will notice we have merged your discussion with a similar discussion on Vibration and massage therapy in the Neuropathy Group. I see that you have already met Hank @jesfactsmon and he has offered some suggestions. Early on when I was looking for something to help my neuropathy I bought a small hand held massager made by Wahl and while it made my feet feel better for a few minutes it didn't really help my neuropathy. Here is the one I tried for less than $30 - https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Therapy-Therapeutic-Massager-4196-1201/dp/B00YMRTDF0/ref=sr_1_8
Thanks for the link, John. I’ve added it to my Amazon wish list. I will probably have the same result that you did, but I feel like I’ve got to try it… Will let you know how it goes. Steph P.S. I see where it will also give me a facial, so I won’t mind spending the money if it doesn’t work for my feet. 😉
For temporary relief of my handa heat seems to help. My son put some rice in an old T shirt twisting and cutting it to size. About 2 minutes inthe microwave gives 30 -40 minutes of relief. Also use Therabeads that are in something like a mitten. About 90 seconds gives half hour of relief, Found the Therabead mitten on Amazon
For temporary relief of my handa heat seems to help. My son put some rice in an old T shirt twisting and cutting it to size. About 2 minutes inthe microwave gives 30 -40 minutes of relief. Also use Therabeads that are in something like a mitten. About 90 seconds gives half hour of relief, Found the Therabead mitten on Amazon
Hello, just an FYI about microwaving a rice. We have some of those type of heaters that have different grains inside of them, and one of them caught fire recently and I think it might have been under 2 minutes. They say only do 30 minutes at a time, shake them around, then another 30 but I think a minute-and-a-half is the most they say. Boy it was pretty bad and Smokey and smells bad. Very scary! But that is what I use for my feet and hands as well as a heating pad for my hands and I couldn't be without them! Take good care, Sunny 😊
Just looking for suggestions on using a massager with/without heat. Been perusing them on Amazon and wondering if anyone has tried any of the many offerings.
Just looking for suggestions on using a massager with/without heat. Been perusing them on Amazon and wondering if anyone has tried any of the many offerings.
@suzanne2 - I bought an inexpensive hot/cold Wahls massager on Amazon and still have it although I don't use it much. At the time I bought it, I thought it might help with the numbness in my feet and used it extensively every day for a few weeks but it really didn't help. It did make the feet feel a little better during the time I was using it. The one I got was an older version of this one - https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Massager-Relaxation-Professionals-04295-400/dp/B00MTKBH1U/ref=sr_1_5
@johnbishop Thanks, will check it out. I am looking for something to use on the upper back and shoulders. Was in an auto accident a number of years ago and still have pain in these areas, especially on the days I teach. I suffered whiplash and have a pinched nerve plus the fibromyalgia.
@johnbishop Thanks, will check it out. I am looking for something to use on the upper back and shoulders. Was in an auto accident a number of years ago and still have pain in these areas, especially on the days I teach. I suffered whiplash and have a pinched nerve plus the fibromyalgia.
Hello @ina3, I have no medical training or background but expect that the answer to your question is your dad would need to see a neurologist at a major hospital or health provider like Mayo Clinic where a team of specialists can look at the different health symptoms and come up with a diagnosis. Even then it could end up being idiopathic like mine is. This short video by Matthew B Jensen Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Wisconsin that gives a good explanation of how the different neuropathies are diagnosed.
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Thanks, Hank. I have both and use them nearly every day. I’m looking for something a little stronger. Let me know if you come across something like that. Steph
Thanks for the link, John. I’ve added it to my Amazon wish list. I will probably have the same result that you did, but I feel like I’ve got to try it… Will let you know how it goes. Steph P.S. I see where it will also give me a facial, so I won’t mind spending the money if it doesn’t work for my feet. 😉
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2 ReactionsFor temporary relief of my handa heat seems to help. My son put some rice in an old T shirt twisting and cutting it to size. About 2 minutes inthe microwave gives 30 -40 minutes of relief. Also use Therabeads that are in something like a mitten. About 90 seconds gives half hour of relief, Found the Therabead mitten on Amazon
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1 ReactionHello, just an FYI about microwaving a rice. We have some of those type of heaters that have different grains inside of them, and one of them caught fire recently and I think it might have been under 2 minutes. They say only do 30 minutes at a time, shake them around, then another 30 but I think a minute-and-a-half is the most they say. Boy it was pretty bad and Smokey and smells bad. Very scary! But that is what I use for my feet and hands as well as a heating pad for my hands and I couldn't be without them! Take good care, Sunny 😊
Just looking for suggestions on using a massager with/without heat. Been perusing them on Amazon and wondering if anyone has tried any of the many offerings.
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1 ReactionI use a TENS unit.. no heat.
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1 Reaction@suzanne2 - I bought an inexpensive hot/cold Wahls massager on Amazon and still have it although I don't use it much. At the time I bought it, I thought it might help with the numbness in my feet and used it extensively every day for a few weeks but it really didn't help. It did make the feet feel a little better during the time I was using it. The one I got was an older version of this one - https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Massager-Relaxation-Professionals-04295-400/dp/B00MTKBH1U/ref=sr_1_5
@johnbishop Thanks, will check it out. I am looking for something to use on the upper back and shoulders. Was in an auto accident a number of years ago and still have pain in these areas, especially on the days I teach. I suffered whiplash and have a pinched nerve plus the fibromyalgia.
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1 Reaction@suzanne2 have you tried Myofascial Release Therapy? There is discussion you might find helpful - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
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1 ReactionGreat video, learned a lot, thank you for sharing 😊
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