Diabetes Can Get on Your Nerves

Among the elderly, falls are a significant health care concern.Medical research suggests a high correlation between the risks of falls and diminished sensation.Peripheral neuropathy, due to diabetes and other causes is a major contributor to the loss of sensation.

Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy are both positive and negative.Positive symptoms would be burning, stinging, pins and needles sensations.On the other side, the negative symptoms would be the absence of pain, anesthesia or paresthesia, when there is something there that should be felt.The most distressing symptom is often pain.The pain can be present at rest or brought on by various stimuli, for example merely contact with socks.

Recent studies have demonstrated that it is possible to restore sensation in the lower extremities of patients diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy that is non-invasive.The Anodyne® Therapy System uses monochromatic infrared energy to release nitric oxide from the patient's red blood cells to increase circulation.Results from clinical studies have shown Anodyne® Therapy reduced pain and improved foot sensation, thereby reducing fall risk.

During the treatment session most patients experience some warmth, tingling and some pulsing in the area being treated.This is to be expected as blood flow returns.Some patients respond very quickly to treatment, while others with more impairment take longer.

If you are experiencing painful, circulatory problems that interfere with sleep, your ability to walk and do the activities you love, Anodyne® Therapy may be the answer.

For more information on Anodyne® Therapy contact Rusty Wilder at Medical Technology, 1-800-707-8155.Visit Medical Technology's Profile Page to learn more about what they have to offer in terms of medical equipment, supplies, and service.

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