Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Thanks, ! I have had neuropathy in both feet, joint stiffness in my legs...terrible rashes on my legs and considerable "brain fog" resolved after explantation on Jan 19 this year...How would I be tested...who orders the test? Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Jeanne, The test for Peripheral neuropathy involves sticking needles in your foot, and knee area, then putting an electronic charge on one . .. They measure how long it takes for the signal to go from one point to the other. . . with neuropathy, it takes longer than normal. The test is quite painful, but only momentarily. My massage therapist really works my feet over, rubbing, then flexing my feet. Hurts like crazy, but, if I need it, it helps a lot! . . . Also deep massage therapy releases the membrane that covers the surface of the muscle (facia). That hurts too, but only for an instant, then the relief lasts for weeks. This is one symptom of Fibromyalgia. Taking Magnesium supplements (two parts Calcium to one part Magnesium) helps with muscle pain, as well as with sleeping (that's critical to muscle health too). Magnesium provides bone strenth while Calcium provides bone density. . . 20% of the body's Magnesium is in the muscles. A deficiency in Magnesium can lead to muscle problems. Check this website: http://www.magnesiumresearchlab.com/. Dr. Mannsman has information prepared for physicians that you can take to your doctor. I was having a terrible time with my feet as little as a year ago. When I took Dr. Mannsman info to my primary care doc, she recommended a naturopath. . . The naturopath recommended several homeopathic remedies to balance the acidity/alkalinity of my body, plus a number of supplements (mostly Garden of Life). I had some peripheral neuropathy, but not enough to justify the kind of burning pain I was having in my feet. The improvement in my energy, pain, and mobility has been incredible! I also use my infrared sauna regularly. I've gone from barely active to being on the go all the time.Since beginning treatment, my feet have gone from being semi-numb to being ticklish! First time in many years! I'm not sure these problems were caused by my implants. However, I do think they were made much worse by the medications I took for issues related to my implants. I hope you can find something to help! It does take time, patience and discipline! . . . The results are well worth the effort though. Hugs and prayers, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 la, With pinprick testing . . . I felt nothing but pressure. . . When I tried acupuncture, the therapist couldn't believe she could stick my toes full of needles without a flinch! One test for this is a monofiliament test . . . They use a plastic thread . . . like a fishing line and stroke your foot to see if you can feel it. I could feel some on the tops of my feet, but not the bottom. One morning, after my hubby left for work, I stretched and felt someone in bed with me. Needless to say, I was startled for a moment . . . It turned out to be my other leg! My daughter (an occupational therapist) tells me that infrared treatment has been shown by clinical studies to improve peripheral neuropathy. They are using it on Alzehimer's patients where she works. . . You don't get placebo effects with them!!! They use infrared pads, rather than saunas. These can be bought online too. Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 la, I'm sure you'll enjoy having your own sauna . . . Soooo many advantages of having one at home, beside the cost! Have you read the information from the manufacturer's? Very impressive! Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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