Clamare Therapy

[PN-SufferVT]

This looks very promising for folks who do not have actual entrapment, but muscle or myofascial compression. I believe this is promising also in helping those who have had decompression surgery. I have looked at lots of research, and it flat out says that if you have an entrapment the benefits will not last. However, for some with pudendal neuropathy outcomes have been significant, with reduction in pain scores to very long duration of relief, some are said to have been cured. Check it out at the links below. Your thought on this are welcome.... research research research!!!

http://www.calmarett.com/locations.html
on Tuesday

[Emily B]

Are they talking about a TENS unit?

Emily B.

[PN-SufferVT]

This is a new type of unit similar to a TENS. It has been used in Europe with positive results. It was FDA approved in the USA, just this year!

[PN-SufferVT]

I was very skeptical till I read quite a bit of positive research from Europe about it. Sounded like some type of vudu.... but the proof is there. Today, I called one of the locations that has the machine. The gentlemen I spoke with was very nice his name was David, I believe. He said they have very positive results with the PN patients they have treated. He said to call him back if I had anymore questions. I am sure he would be willing to field more questions.

Commonwealth Pain Specialists
John Barsanti, MD
Stephen Long, MD
1501 Maple Avenue, Ste. 301
Richmond, VA 23226
UNITED STATES
Tel: 804.288.7246
Web: http://www.commonwealthpain.com

Furthermore, this website actually list Pudendal Neuropathy as an condition it treats.... http://www.calmarpainrelief.com/

[A's Mommy]

Great find, PT VT!

Thanks for the link; I will be checking it out as I am post-op.

Will discuss with Dr. Hibner when time is right.

Best wishes to you,

A's Mommy

[Emily B]

Thanks, A's Mommy. I would love to hear what Dr. Hibner's opinion is on this new treatment.

Emily B.

[PN-SufferVT]

I have an appointment with my physiatrist (not psychiatrist) today. He is a wonderful PM&R doctor, as well as pain specialist. This guy actually co-authored some of my wife's med school books. Anyway, I am going to ask him his thoughts today on Calmare therapy. I will let the forum know what he says. Like many physicians he may not be familiar with it, since it is very new to the US.