I was at the orthopedic office today for a check up on my back; i saw the NP and told her my biggest issue was my PN. Did dshe have the magic bullet. we discussed where I have been and such....she showed me a website about this Low Level Laser Therapy and said they had 2 patients that were having relief; told me to use my common sense and due diligence/

so here I am....

the website is this the denver neuropathy treatment center dot com

says there are 280 nationwide so anyone have any experience with this?

THX
ROB

yipee *edit* I can give the proper link

http://www.denverneuropathytreatmentcenter.com/

I can't speak to the PN part of it, but my chiro uses LLLT when needed for my shoulder, neck, elbows, foot -Plantar fasciitis, low back..
sometimes I only need 1 tx with it and sometimes again at the next appt.

But usually the sore spots (chronic RSI & misc other pain) go away instantly after the LLLT. They may eventually come back due to activities but that's life sometimes.

I wish I had on of my own.

But you don't need to go to a special treatment center, many chiros and some PT places have LLLT , just call and ask them about it and if they have experience with treating PN.

--about light-oriented therapies for neruopathy, based on a presentation by a chiroprator who uses them who presented at a recent NYC Neuropathy Group support meeting:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread148916.html

TY both.



I had followed that other thread glen where the treatemernt was debated however didn't see any postings in it about results. as is very evident the more I learn about PN each person reacts to different treatements individually. as I am desperate to get some relief I was hoping that someone else had tried this laser and would post their individual results.

discussion about the marketing of these products as well as pontificating about WHY someone thinks something doesnt work is like an 'armchair quaterback' to me/ was looking for some TRUE HONEST results from a patient that tried this therapy.

and while its said the light doesnt CURE PN I would sure be happy with minimizing some of MY symptoms while I find my triggers and solutions/


I have followed and tried every recommendation I was given on this board YET my pain rages on.......so if you have any ideas what i could try next please do share.

Here is an interesting article on cold lasers:

http://www.ehow.com/about_5036278_co...europathy.html

Notice the Vit D mention? Did you have your Vit D measured at the doctor's?

I have used this form of light therapy for the past five years. I have had PN issues for close to thirteen years and this form of therapy was recommended by both my neurologist and a pain management specialist. At the beginning I used the machine for 30 minutes nearly everyday. Currently I use it for 30 minutes about two times a week for the same effect. It in no way has eliminated the symptoms but it has lowered the level of pain. I do know if I go without following the treatment for over two weeks (which I did recently when my equipment was sent out for repair) that the pain levels went back up. Infra red light therapy works by improving oxygen exchange to the cells and thus improving circulation. Please keep in mind the equipment can be expensive and this was not covered by my insurance nor is it an approved form of therapy for those on disability. I hope this information will help.

what is the brand name and model # of the machine you use? TIA.