If you are experiencing pain due to symptoms of neuropathy, you might be wondering what options there are. You might have been told you need surgery or narcotics to combat the pain – but that is not true! Here are some frequently asked questions about how Neuropathy and Pain Solutions can help you:
How is this treatment different than other pain clinics?
- Electric Cell Signaling Treatment (EST) is an FDA approved treatment for relieving chronic pain due to symptoms of neuropathy. It is non-surgical and reduces the need for pain medications.
How do I know if I’m a good candidate?
- Call Neuropathy and Pain Solutions to set up an evaluation to see if the pain you are experiencing could be reduced with our treatment.
What happens in the evaluation?
- Our medical staff will get a complete medical history, plus test your reflexes and foot pressure to determine if you have large or small nerve fiber damage. We will review recent lab work, give you an overview of the treatment program, and answer any questions you might have. After this initial assessment, we will follow up with our findings and let you know if you are a qualified candidate for treatment.
How does treatment work?
- Our medical team applies carefully controlled electrical signals to the affected region which targets and helps soothe the damaged nerves. Typical treatment plans are 12 weeks of treatments with 2 appointments per week, a total of 24 treatments. Each session lasts about 30-40 minutes and is administered in our clinic.
Are there side effects?
- There are no side effects to Electric Cell Signaling Treatment. It is non-surgical and does not use any prescription oral medications.
How quickly will I feel results?
- Many patients feel the beginning of pain relief after the first 1-2 sessions, but every patient is unique. All patients report a reduction in pain on the pain scale.
