Revitive Medic

[LanaCSR]

Has anybody tried this device? I just saw a commercial for it and while it doesn't state it can help RLS in the commercial, I read a review on Amazon that said it helped someone with RLS completely.

[nightdancer]

It is a circulation booster, and I have never heard of anyone comnpletely gettoing rid of RLS with one. RLS is a neurological sleep disorder that can be genetic, so does not have to do with circulatio: that is the consensus by the International RLS Study Group, and many practicing RLS specialists and researchers, all agree on that fact. Veins and circulation used to be a theory, but not any more, pretty much been debunked. But, it cannot hurt to try it. Probably expensive, and I would not go by one good testimonial. But, it is all trial and error when we are figuring out what works for us.

[LanaCSR in reply to nightdancer]

Thanks nightdancer!! I appreciate your input!

[Mona23 in reply to nightdancer]

Just a quick mention - it’s true that the circulation/RLS connection isn’t favored anymore. However, if you have very bad circulation, it produces the same symptoms as RLS in a lot of people. The condiiton is completely separate from RLS, and is called venous insufficiency. I had it very badly, and did have some work done on my veins. That’s how I found hope that there may be help for RLS symptoms - after recovery, I was able to drop my Mirapex by 1/4, and lower my risk of blood clots, leg ulcers, etc. I was a very active child and teenager, but then worked sedentary jobs for the rest of my career, and (unfortunately) didn’t stay as active as would have been helpful. Do I recommend having this procedure to try to help RLS? NO. But it might be helpful for some people to have their veins checked. If venous insufficiency is severe, the symptoms of RLS may lessen if it’s taken care of. Again, the disorders are not connected, they just have similar symptoms.

[Doversoul]

I own that same unit, and (in my experience) doesn't prevent the onset of RLS nor does it calm, or relieve RLS. I about to Ebay mine.

[LanaCSR in reply to Doversoul]

Oh, man, I'm so sorry to hear it hasn't helped you! I appreciate you letting me know before I made the investment. Thank you so much!!

[Joolsg]

I bought the medic version and it helped circulation ( my MS causes cold feet) BUT the electrical stimulation made my RLS much worse.

I sold it on ebay ( it was expensive but I made nearly all my money back).

[LanaCSR in reply to Joolsg]

Thank you Joolsg!! This has been very helpful.

[Eryl]

To my mind, if it was any good doctors would be recommending it, and they wouldn't need to advertise it.

[Parminter]

In mild RLS it may help. It would help replace one set of 'feelings' with another. Pressure can seem to replace pain, as can heat and cold.

The brain can only cope with so many signals at once.

My own RLS is not mild, but when I have a breakthrough I curl up on my knees with a hot-pad between my calf-muscles and my hamstrings - this puts the weight of my whole trunk, and heat, on to the lower limbs, plus it stretches the quads.

It brings a lot of relief. And you don't have to pay for it.

[LanaCSR in reply to Parminter]

I like that stretch you do! I'll have to try it!! Thank you...