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Anyone had experience with laser treatment (such as Bioflex pads or class IV laser) ?
I have used laser for many years and suspect it might be a good approach to helping to stabilize the condition and reduce swelling. This seems to be a non systemic condition in many instances, so laser may be be an reasonable option.
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maren87215 laserrick
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I've never heard of that. Is it done with regular doctors, or is it an alternative? How many treatments does it take, and what are costs?
rustygecko laserrick
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I’m afraid that gout and pseudogout are *systemic* conditions in every case.
Gout is caused by the gradual build up of a chemical in the blood. While a laser could perhaps treat individual joints, I can’t see how it can possibly impact the disease.
rustygecko laserrick
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However the long-term solution is to control the blood irate. If a patient is relying on a laser or anything else to control gout flares, they are heading to an early grave.