anyone try Low Level Laser Therapy or LED for PN?
 

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.

We've recently been having quite a discussion here--
 

--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?

My vit D

jan 2009 14ml;
started taking 2 - 2000 D3 daily
dec 2010 37.3ml
still take 2 - 2000 a day/

You are still a bit low... with the target of 50 being the lowest normal now.

I'd bump up to 5,000 IU D3 daily and get retested in 3 months.
If you want to use up the 2,000 you already have take 6,000 one day and 4,000 the next and alternate. That might put you closer to 50. Either that or more sun exposure.

ok TY mrsD.

I will add a bit more plus with the warmer weather coming I SHOULD be getting more sun soon :D

i am going for a consult with the laser chiro/ Guard is UP!