Foot Massager for poor circulation

[Joyfulricky]

Hi I am caring for my Brother he has a lot of problems with circulation which affects his feet does anyone know off a good and effective foot massager that he could use (he has a pacemaker) his feet are driving him crazy

Thank you

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

Firstly do not by anything particularly off Amazon. Has he been assessed for circulation issues. I suffer from PAD (peripheral arterial disease). The test to check for this is a Doppler where the ABPI (Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index) is measured. Diabetes and smoking both have a negative impact on circulation. Another problem is that reduced circulation can lead to nerve damage and loss of sensation.

Have you/he spoken with his GP? A podiatrist could also do an assessment for you. Now back to the circulation devices you mentioned. They can occasionally cause damage that can go undetected. My podiatrist is very much against them and prefers people to do appropriate exercise. If for instance walking is an issue the person can still walk/jog on the spot sitting in a chair.