Hi - I am new to this forum and unsure if this is the right place to post this topic but I am interested in whether anyone has any knowledge or experience in the use of PEMF/ICES for circulation problems. I have severe Raynauds and get terrible chillblains and ulceration on my fingers and toes over winter. I have read that PEMF can help with microcirculation but haven’t found anything specific on use for raynauds. If it could help, which device would be best and would you apply the coils directly to the hands and feet? From my research so far, I had thought that a whole body mat would be best for circulation issues but Bob, I have read a few of your posts suggesting that most people don’t need this. Any thoughts and advice would be appreciated.
I, too, was tested positive for Raynaud’s just this summer, but have never tried my M1 on it, opting to treat my chronic pain instead. I’ve had to wear socks 24-7 even in summer heat because my feet were always cold.
However, I’ve had some promising results with combination of TCM herbs and meditative energy healing. Only tried it this summer after I was diagnosed, so I’m no authority on it, but that might be an avenue you may want to explore. Mind you, my Raynaud’s is very mild, and I’ve yet to know how much improvement I’ve made, but this winter should be revealing for me.
Here is a link to a website that can better explain the TCM view of Raynaud’s and some of the herbs used to treat it: http://www.itmonline.org/journal/arts/raynauds.htm. You will need someone trained in Chinese herbs to show you how to prepare the herbs for you.
I haven’t used PEMF specifically on Raynauds but I have used DMSO. It is fantastic for that type of circulatory issue. Check out “Midwestern Doctor” on Substack. He is doing a series of articles on DMSO and how the FDA and Pharma have suppressed information on it. (he cites multiple studies) I’m using it along with PEMF and Red Light on an inflamed knee and for arthritis in my hand. My Raynaud’s is pretty much gone. They all work together great.
I’m a huge fan of ICES PEMF and have been using it daily for years to mitigate an intractable ligament issue, but if I had Raynaud’s syndrome, I would use the treatment that this nurse friend of mine is doing with huge success.
I think @serialspinner has great advice. This is similar to what I would have suggested, basically ICES-PEMF + NIR Light + DMSO. In my experience, there is a strong synergistic effect.
Selecting one of our devices: not trying to up-sell here, but for this you might want to try the C5 with 2x2 coil pads. I cover these with soft medical-grade cloth tape, and they work well for me for this type of application.
By the way, our community is great, and they probably know a lot more about this specific use than I do.
Thanks Serenity - I appreciate this and will take a look. Great to hear this has helped you.
Thanks @serialspinner - great to hear you have had some benefit with this combination of treatments. I already have a red light panel but haven’t come across DMSO so will look into this.
Thanks for your reply @Bob, and your suggestion re which device. Have you come across other people who have seen benefits for Raynaud’s? I also have some back and hip pain, but assume the C5 could also help with this?
I don’t have any experience or insight into Raynaud’s, other than what is discussed right here on our forum, so this is the best resource for that information.
As for back and hip pain, many people get a lot of relief when using ICES-PEMF, myself included. It would be good to hear back from you if you decide to try it, to tell us how well it worked (or not) for you. This is how we build up our collective knowledge. The more details you can share, the better. Thanks.