Heart failure and foot massager

[Dros]

Just received a shiatsu foot massager, I have heart failure and have recently had a triple heart bypass. Is it safe for me to use?

[Gladwyn]

I personally wouldn't risk it without medical advice. Better safe than sorry!

Apart from that I hope you are enjoying the day 😀🎄

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Frequently CVD (cardio vascular disease) is accompanied by PAD (peripheral arterial disease) affecting mainly the legs. This can affect the nerves particularly in the lower legs and feet. I would therefore advise anyone with a heat condition to check with their GP before using a foot massager or spa.

We waiting to after lunch to open presents! ☹️

[Lezzers]

Best to ask your medical team, my husband has HF & he wouldn't be able to use it. I think it's due to circulation issues.

[Ianc2]

As long as it doesn't bite you?

[Qualipop]

I've seen similar items with warnings on about not using with heart problems. Definitely check with your GP

[DanOstin]

I also, wouldn't risk it without medical advice, it is a serious problem. Take care of yourself. People who have problems with the heart must be especially attentive to various physical activities, massages, and various stimulants of blood circulation. I have no such problems and I took for my home use a massage for relaxing muscles and disperse lymph. Indeed, I have problems with legs, and it's the end of the day they always swell and grow numb. That's why I decided to order a relaxing massage that could help in such situations. To tell the truth, I have read a lot of reviews and opinions to find the best leg massager readyresearch.com/best-leg-... of all the brands on our local market. And really I can say that it helps me.