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Posted 12/6/2020 9:50 PM (GMT -5)
Has anyone tried these to aid with their symptoms? Joovv or other red light therapy devices? Ultrasound therapy? Theragun?
Posted 12/6/2020 10:13 PM (GMT -5)
I bought a MitoRed. Quite a bit cheaper than the Joov, w/ similar, if not slightly superior, power output. It helps calm my nerve pain a little bit. Not really materially though, and I can’t say it works well enough that I would buy it again if I didn’t already own it. Never noticed any other benefits.

I do own a portable SereneLife infrared sauna. Those can be pretty useful for a good sweat/detox

Post Edited (dcd2103) : 12/6/2020 8:17:28 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/6/2020 11:57 PM (GMT -5)
I have a cheap LG Ultra sound. Could never really tell if it did anything other than use my time. Could not tell using the professional table top units Chiros use either. Didnt help pain, maybe healing long term? - I dont know.

As far as a Theragun, I did vast amount of tissue release manually with static tools and body weight - with slow pressure vs Percussive (Theragun).

Post Edited (astroman) : 12/6/2020 11:06:24 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/7/2020 3:08 AM (GMT -5)
Yes I use vielight 655 that is low light laser therapy. Just got a massage gun that is similar to the theragun and I made a thread about it here with the topic massage gun.

Oura ring tog measure sleep. Berkey water filter, air purifier, earthing mat, ir-sauna and a gadget to measure air quality.

When both of us are sick, I get more value from buying devices that can help us both. If I could I would buy all of them again except for the gadget that measures the air quality. The earthing mat isn't a must either as I can do earthing outside instead.
It seems like the massage gun is going to be huge for my health, as it has been helping a lot after having a day with insane stress at work. But I have only used it for 4 days so far.

Post Edited (Deep_sleep) : 12/7/2020 5:19:00 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/7/2020 12:45 PM (GMT -5)
Deep_sleep, please say more about the air quality gadget. smile I agree with the earthing mat recommendation, but for me earthing on the actual earth is more effective (when possible!).

I appreciate having the following gadgets for peace of mind and biofeedback: pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff, handheld ECG device, thermometer.

For anyone with mold issues, I recommend having moisture sensors all over the house and a serious dehumidifier, to ensure that no areas are damp enough for mold to grow.

An air purifier that filters down to at least 0.3 microns.

Full-spectrum light lamp - super helpful for dark winter months! Although, as with the earthing mat, being in the actual sun helps more (when possible).
Posted 12/7/2020 4:34 PM (GMT -5)
What’s the thought/logic on red light therapy for Lyme? I can’t make up my mind whether it would help or hurt. Would love for someone to shed some *light* on this for me smile
Posted 12/7/2020 4:56 PM (GMT -5)
It was after reading this thread that I gave it a go. The vielight is red light that you have in your nose.
https://forums.phoenixrising.me/threads/led-red-intranasal-light-therapy.24195/

I got the version before this for measurement of air quality. It had a constant high pitching noise and as sound-sensitive, I hate that. Our air quality was quite good, but I noticed that my small office room got high CO2 quite quickly, so I now often open the window for a short while to reduce that.
https://uk.getawair.com/home/element
Posted 12/8/2020 3:11 PM (GMT -5)
Saraeli which ecg device did you have I’m looking into them at the moment and not sure what to go with.
Posted 12/8/2020 3:26 PM (GMT -5)
The ECG device I have is the Emay.

I'm interested to hear more about the red light devices.
Posted 12/10/2020 1:09 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks Saraeli I think this the one I have been looking at on Amazon. Do you consistently use it or only when you feel a heart related symptom?
Posted 12/10/2020 3:35 PM (GMT -5)
I have POTS, costochondritis, and premature ventricular contractions, and I bought the ECG device so that when I felt those things, I could make sure they were what I was feeling, and not something more worrisome. I use it maybe once every few weeks when I am feeling okay, but sometimes a few times per day when I am having flares of the aforementioned conditions.

If you get one, then make sure you use it while lying flat. I realized that using it sitting up caused an erroneous reading. (I know it was erroneous because I was wearing a cardiologist-issued monitor at the time and compared them.)

I really like having data about my body, but I definitely see how having gadgets increases the possibility of perseverating on symptoms. I tend toward health anxiety these days, so it's something to keep in mind.
Posted 12/11/2020 6:14 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks Saraeli. Yea it’s a fine line and I do suffer awfully with health anxiety so I’m worried having more gadgets will fuel that. But then having the peace of mind is priceless too. I have been getting rib pain and do wonder if I should go to ER in case it’s heart related but then at some point my logic goes out the Window and health anxiety takes over so at that point the gadgets are a god send. I already have a BP monitor, finger pulse oximetry and urine dipstick tests. I think I will end up getting one, getting in to see my GP is so difficult and I don’t have an llmd at present.
Posted 12/11/2020 10:20 AM (GMT -5)
Oh yes, thanks for mentioning the urine dip sticks! Also a good thing to have around the house. smile
Posted 12/11/2020 1:18 PM (GMT -5)

saraeli said...
br />I'm interested to hear more about the red light devices.

Is there something special you want to know?
I bought it after reading the thread that I posted, and that some with CFS/ME got more energy and was able to walk longer without resting after. My girlfriend was in bed 20 hours a day at her worst, so I bought it for helping her.

For me, I noticed fewer problems with hayfever and more energy. I used to use it 4-5 days a week but I only use it about 2 days a week now. 25 min per session and I change what nostrils I have it in during that time. I also wear sunglasses when I use it.
It is supposed to help with the blood and general health. My approach has been to throw a lot of things to the wall and hope something sticks. A good thing after buying it, that the cost for using it is close to 0.
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