Peroneal nerve stimulation

[moggie8]

Hi I was reading about this on Dr Berkowski blog , and is used for people that have tried medications and don't work . Just wondering if anyone has tried this?

[ChrisColumbus]

The Noctrix Nidra TOMAC device that gives electrical stimulation to the peroneal nerve is only currently available in some US states, can only be supplied on prescription, and costs US$7500. Reports of its effectiveness are mixed.

A couple of examples:

healthunlocked.com/rlsuk/po...

healthunlocked.com/rlsuk/po...

[moggie8 in reply to ChrisColumbus]

Oh ok , so you don't think it's worth it?

[ChrisColumbus in reply to moggie8]

It feels expensive, but it's not wildly out of line with general US health treatment costs. Some US experts are very supportive of it; read the two threads I've linked to above for two user experiences.

[SueJohnson in reply to moggie8]

You can't get it since it is not available in Australia.

[moggie8 in reply to SueJohnson]

Yes I have discovered that , but for the price big gamble.

[ChrisColumbus]

A cheaper alternative that IS available in Australia, although it works by vibration rather than electrical stimulation, is the Therapulse which costs $A100.95 including delivery for one, $A182.95 including delivery for two.

therapulse.co.uk/

Again, some find this useful others do not.

healthunlocked.com/rlsuk/po...

healthunlocked.com/rlsuk/po...

[moggie8 in reply to ChrisColumbus]

Oh great thanks I won't need a script for the therapy pulse will I

[ChrisColumbus in reply to moggie8]

No - you just pay your money and hope that it gives you relief! There is a 14 day money back guarantee in the UK, but I believe that it only applies to UK orders.

[moggie8 in reply to ChrisColumbus]

Well I have a vibrator tool here it has a handle on it I could just try that if the restless legs come back.

[ChrisColumbus in reply to moggie8]

Yes, always worth a try

[moggie8 in reply to ChrisColumbus]

Doesn't look can get it here in oz anyhow

[ChrisColumbus in reply to moggie8]

No, as I wrote - the Nidra is only available currently in selected US states.

[moggie8 in reply to ChrisColumbus]

I know I was actually talking about the Therapy Pulse

[ChrisColumbus in reply to moggie8]

If you click the Australian flag at the top of the Therapulse home page it shows Australian prices, and if you click Order Yours Now it will give you the opportunity to order two if you wish and also calculate shipping.

If it then says it no longer accepts Australian orders let us know!

Therapulse Australian order