Oh geez -- 800.00 for only the socks!

you have to buy the actual ReBuilder gizmo separately!!

I was thinking the socks came with the whole set up at the 800.00 price tag.

I wonder if there are quality knock offs that "do" the same thing.
{ but I have no idea if they really work or not...}

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ReBuilder 300

The ReBuilder 300 Standard Model includes;
# The ReBuilder® 300
# 1 lead set
# 2 Adhesive Pad for direct application
# 5 year replacement warranty. If anything goes wrong with your unit, we will fix it or replace it.

Comes with everything you need!

Our Price: $499.00 ]


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Accessory Conductive socks (pair) for the ReBuilder with conductive gel
Our Conductive garments are woven with a special conductive thread for maximum comfort and efficiency.

These conductive garments are Medicare approved.

*Does not include The ReBuilder.

Our Price: $800.00]
http://shop.rebuildermedical.com/category_s/28.htm

Has Alan ever tried a TENS ?
I know they state that they work differently but if a TENS helps then then more likely the ReBuilder might help also.

I would try some low level laser therapy and/or some far infrared therapy before spending the big bucks on a Rebuilder.
Some PTs or chiros usually have those and you could try it a few sessions to see if they help.

Laser/ Infrared/ far infrared info
http://laser.nu/
http://www.firheals.com/catalog/faq.php

Yeah, he tried the TENS. Did nothing for him.
so I gather if the TENS didn't do anyting, then the Rebuilder won't either???

sounds like a racket to me! I agree with Jo.... the prices are eyepopping! (they are hoping insurance will pay for it).

I also wonder how the pads "sense" your nerves. I wonder if that is even possible?

Here is the explanation of FDA approved 501 devices:

http://www.dansdata.com/danletters189b.htm

I clicked on the link, read all about how the Rebuildery is quackery, then scrolled down for Dr. Phillips home page, and

HOLY COW!!

This guy invents A LOT OF STUFF.

Good Lord!!!

Melody

Yeah !
He's a regular Ron Popeil of the high end market.
(Didn't he try to re-invent another artificial heart - or some organ,?)
His unit has been around for years. Most users say temporary relief for an hour or so, some for a day or 2 - but a cure? I don't think so!
This is a slick, fast-talking, snake-oil outfit that is getting more high tech looking every year (I remember the first jury-rigged units and the sales promo tape they sent me- it was made in a club basement with a home VCR recorder/camera that was very careful not to show a close-up of the product), but it still is the basic wet or dry leads, with a tens type unit..... for BIG bucks.
He's ready to cash in on anything he can.
I've never liked his marketing attitude or his claims.

informative explanation of 501 devices and fda "approval"

Get an interferential therapy unit, a divided foot bath, put water with epson salts in each side of the foot bath, put one lead from the interferential therapy unit in one side of the divided foot bath and the other lead in the other side of the foot bath. Your feet will be encapsulated in water rather than socks but same effect, and much less than $800 for the socks alone.
its a shame how desperate people are preyed upon by these blood suckers.

this is the cheapest i have seen these. it runs on 9 volt battery as well as off an outlet.
http://www.medicalproductsonline.org...ential-if.html

Thanks Echoes:

The cost IS WAY TOO MUCH FOR US.
I did tell Alan what you all said. He said "Tell them thank you very much for their input, I knew it was too good to be true".

We are seeing his podiatrist next week for his regular foot exam.

Oh, he got his blood work back.

He has high triglycerides. Now how can someone who is a vegan have high anything. I feed him those Gardein meals and once in a while some pasta. While I eat my sprouts daily he does not. He DOES INDULGE IN COOKIES, CAKES and other stuff with sugar.

I have told him "too many carbs". Wait until Dr. Fred gets a hold of him.
Oh, forgot to tell you, Alan is going for a VNG at his primary care guy's office on Friday. It's a new kind of test that you put on goggles, and they put some kind of headgear and show you images. It is supposed to test his reactions and his balance. It's a long test, but it's supposed to be state of the art.

Alan feels that his balance is a bit off since he went off of IVIG, so his doctor ordered this test for him.

I'll update you all after it's done.

Take care and thanks much

Melody

VNG seems to test the inner ear and to see if that is affecting balance.

A lot of people with PN have bad balance because we cannot feel our feet and have no feedback as to where our feet are and thus use our eyes to balance. If i close my eyes i start to sway.

I told you that sometimes it helps! Now put him on speed dial!