vibration plate

[Zmiracle]

Would anyone like to share their experiences with a vibration plate? Did it help, harm? Do little or do nothing? How it was used, before and after information; any and all would be welcome. Thank you.

[Barleyfudge]

Hi, I try to use my Marodyne platform twice a day and, for me, it is the main alternative to pharma drugs. I have used it for about nine months and I feel stronger than I did at the start. I also have a weight bearing exercise regime. I have severe osteoporosis and 6 vertebrae fractures.

[Zmiracle in reply to Barleyfudge]

Have you any before or after scans or tests that might confirm the vibration plate helps the body? Also, do you do any of the weight bearing exercises while on the machine?

[Barleyfudge in reply to Zmiracle]

Hi, I am hoping to book a REMS scan for next year but I haven't had a Dexa scan for several years. My only evidence is that I feel so much stronger than I did a year ago. I do some weights and resistance exercises but not while on the machine. I just try to be relaxed and with correct posture. I am 76 and I was diagnosed about 2 years ago.

[Anonimoveneziano in reply to Barleyfudge]

Hi, nice to hear the plate is improving your wellbeing, and that you are using it to heal your fractures.I have been thinking of buying it for few months & sitting on the fence, it is an investment and a big hope to reap the returns in my well being.

I was wondering if you bought it before knowing of your fractures or because of them, and worry if my latest findings on MRI scan could be problem in my situation although I am aware that the vibrations/ mhz are very subtle.

Myself, I have not been told about fractures by the medics, nor pinned pointed to me at all.

My last MRI scan June 23, (I have OP ) I was diagnosed also with with LB DDD, L2 impingement after 4 weeks of very severe bad back.

Following that, this last August, because of another excruciating pain episode and 5 weeks in bed unable to care for myself, another MRI showed new mild stenosi on L4, retrolisthesis on L2 on L1, hemangioma on L2.

Yes lots of fun. I was in shock.

But not verbally told to have fractured.

I am so keen to leave Denosumab behind me, I see the plate as a possibility for making new bone and leave the meds behind after relaying from this it.

To do so, I need to find a new Rheumo too, willing to see me through relaying from Denosumab with a sensible protocol, happy to order measurable BTM, ctx and p1np (mission impossible) at 3 months intervals.

This is a big hope, I live in the UK under NHS limiting protocols and no budgets to spare.

My current consultant did not want to help in June and told me to stay on it for life. (15 doses already at 66, now worrying about MRNOJ).

The plate would be an investment, a big hope for better bone density and less stress about this disease.

Discontinuing Denosumab means rebound, the risk of loosing the small gains since 2015, unless transitioning to Zolandronade dosed at intervals as suggested on Dr Lamy's research papers (2018), hence I need an approachable consultant.

I hope your REMS will show improvement. The Orthopeadic surgeon, that did mine is a great guy, Dr Birch.

If you are in the UK, you might be able to get a quicker date at his Daventry clinic.

In June 24, mine confirmed dexa 2023 results for spine @ -2.3, but FN -2.5 , as supposed to -3.1 on same Dexa at the time. I was chaffed.

I remember the feeling of relieve like a lift from my shoulder.

Wishing you all the best, I am sorry for the pain you must have endured in your journey. I will look out for your post in the future, for good news from you on this chat 🙏 🙏

[Zmiracle in reply to Anonimoveneziano]

My goodness, you have been tested! Your journey sounds much more challenging than I imagine I could endure. I want to mention a vibration plate that is of excellent quality and costs significantly less than a Marodyne, it is made by Vibration Therapeutic, the model is the VT007. vibrationtherapeutic.com. I don’t know if it is sold in the UK. I bought one for a friend of mine with osteoporosis and have been trying it out before taking over to her. Absolute top of the line in quality. The owner puts out several video on his website you might want to visit for more information. My friends doctor is suggesting lots of different drugs but so far her insurance is denying them all for cost so I bought this as an option to try. It cost $400 US. It definitely has an effect on the body as I notice it whenever I use it. I thought I was trying it at a low setting, and I was, but was still sore the next day. If you try it start slow! For me that meant low amplitude and not more than 15Hz. It has high and low amplitude and within each of those settings you can choose between 10-40 Hz so lots of options. I wish you well…. I’m sorry I can’t do more than that!

[Barleyfudge in reply to Anonimoveneziano]

Hi, I am in the UK. I bought the Liv platform after my fractures diagnosis and after a lot of research. I think it is important to have the low intensity platform. It sounds like you have a very different diagnosis to mine, so you could talk to BTT Solutions, i have found them always patient and helpful. I have decided to not take any medications and the consultant has discharged me. I have joined Save our Bones and it is a great source of information and worth the initial costs. It is very difficult to make these decisions and a very personal choice. I hope you find the best way forward.

[Eton in reply to Barleyfudge]

I am also in UK. Can I ask where you bought your vibration plate and what the cost was if you don't mind. Thank you.

[Barleyfudge in reply to Eton]

The UK distributor is Marodyne LIV and I believe the cost is still £2800. I worried about spending so much but I haven't had any regrets. There is lots of research available and I think it's worth looking into, depending on your circumstances.

[Eton in reply to Barleyfudge]

Many thanks..it's a lot of money but if it helps I guess it is money well spent.

[Zmiracle in reply to Barleyfudge]

Thank you. I appreciate you sharing your experience.