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Revitive machine / neuropathy

These come up from time to time. Not many forum members use them, and several members have been advised against them by their podiatrist or diabetes nurse. Their take seems to be that these devices are likely to have little benefit, and may actually do more harm than good. I’ll see if I can find an older thread where these experiences are shared.
 
Here are a selection of earlier threads / links @Billy Bob

Flower

Post in thread 'General question regarding foot massage machines'

Hi @Margo Swift

With peripheral neuropathy the nerves supplying sensation and feelings to the feet and toes can become damaged. Awareness of touch/pain/hot/cold in the feet and toes can be reduced, impaired or not present at all so there's a risk of not noticing if something isn't right with the feet. Using something that massages the feet could potentially run the risk of splitting dry skin or causing slight abrasions that if left could cause skin problems along the line such as blisters or ulcers.

I've got peripheral neuropathy with lack of feeling in my feet and have been told...
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everydayupsanddowns said:
Here are a selection of earlier threads / links @Billy Bob

Flower

Post in thread 'General question regarding foot massage machines'

Hi @Margo Swift

With peripheral neuropathy the nerves supplying sensation and feelings to the feet and toes can become damaged. Awareness of touch/pain/hot/cold in the feet and toes can be reduced, impaired or not present at all so there's a risk of not noticing if something isn't right with the feet. Using something that massages the feet could potentially run the risk of splitting dry skin or causing slight abrasions that if left could cause skin problems along the line such as blisters or ulcers.

I've got peripheral neuropathy with lack of feeling in my feet and have been told...
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Thank you Mike I'll take a look it's only mild what I'm experiencing , GP has prescribed Amitriptyline 10mg but I want to avoid meds if I can as I drive HGV's for a living so I'm trying to explore other options than meds
 
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