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Tri-State Neuropathy Centers’ Results Turn Skeptics into Believers
By Janice Lane Palko
Peripheral neuropathy is a debilitating disease that causes the death and destruction of the small sensory nerve fibers located in the top layer of our skin. There are many causes of peripheral neuropathy, but some of the common reasons are diabetes, statin medications, chemotherapy and radiation, low back issues and past surgeries.
Approximately 30 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy and its symptoms of numbness, tingling, burning, stabbing and painful cramping in the feet or hands, difficulty walking, and disruption of sleep. “Most patients describe peripheral neuropathy as that feeling you have when your foot falls asleep and then as it progresses add burning, stabbing pain, electric shocks and cramping to their symptoms. Imagine having that every day of your life and given no hope of relief. It is truly rewarding to let them know that is not the case anymore,” said Dr. Richey.
While the pain can be unbearable, it can also rob sufferers of their quality of life. It causes balance issues, mobility restrictions, and disturbs sleep. Even seemingly little things like feeling the gas pedal under your foot becomes challenging. “Peripheral neuropathy is a progressive disease, and unfortunately, if nothing is done to treat it, it will get worse over time,” said Dr. Richey.
Those with peripheral neuropathy often seek treatment from their primary care physician where they are most likely prescribed medications. These often provide no relief, are accompanied by unpleasant side effects, and do not address the underlying cause.
The small nerve fibers are nourished with their own tiny blood supply called a capillary. For a variety of reasons, these capillaries lose their ability to open fully and deliver the necessary oxygen and nutrition to keep these nerves healthy.
In 1998, Dr. Louis Ignarro was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for his cardiovascular research in which he discovered how essential nitric oxide is to the human body. Dr. Ignarro’s research revealed that nitric oxide is produced in our blood vessels and signals those vessels to expand and contract, controlling blood flow. As we age, our bodies produce less nitric oxide.
But what if we could increase the nitric oxide in our blood vessels?
Today, we can, and it is changing people’s lives.
“Combining Dr. Ignarro’s findings with FDA-approved, non-invasive, pain-free technology has enabled us to revolutionize the treatment for peripheral neuropathy,” said Dr. Richey. “One of our treatments we use allows photoreceptor cells in the skin to absorb specific frequencies of light, which stimulates the production of nitric oxide. This helps to dilate blood vessels and allows oxygen and nutrients to reach damaged nerves, providing pain relief and repair to tissue and nerves.”
The technology Tri-State Neuropathy Centers uses is the most powerful and effective available today. “Most systems out there lack the frequencies and power to provide actual results, leaving patients with no discernable improvement of their disease. We are proud to note that in the past decade, we have successfully treated over 11,000 patients, and over 90% of our patients see a 50-100% improvement of their peripheral neuropathy
Barb M.
“I have suffered with Peripheral Neuropathy for 17 years. I went to my PCP and Neurologist, and they could not figure out what was causing it, nor what to do for it. It was affecting my life and was worried one day I would end up in a wheelchair. I was having difficulty walking, exercising and couldn’t even wear heels. I have completed the program and now I am 100% better and looking forward to starting to go for walks again in the spring. I would highly recommend anyone suffering with Peripheral Neuropathy to go to Tri-State Neuropathy Centers, they have been wonderful.”
Bob F.
“After my back surgery my feet were totally numb with a constant thumping and they felt tight. It was progressively getting worse making it difficult to walk. My PCP gave me medication to deal with the symptoms. I went to Tri-State Neuropathy and it has changed my life. I am walking again and feeling myself. I never thought I would feel this much better. ”
Pete M.
“In 2021 I started noticing tingling in my hands and feet that progressed into my lower arms and legs. I was worried about further progression. I could not imagine losing the ability to walk on my own, but that’s apparently what can happen with neuropathy. I have finished my program went from 22% to 93% sensory in my lower legs and feet! The office environment is extremely pleasant, and I would recommend this program to ANYONE suffering from peripheral neuropathy.” that we are able to maintain for the rest of their lives,” said Dr. Richey.
When something is effective or thriving, it shows, and Tri-State Peripheral Neuropathy is certainly that. “Our decade of experience and research has allowed us to become one of the largest and fastest growing centers in the country. We are 100% dedicated to treating peripheral and continually work with our patients to help maximize their results,” said Dr. Richey.
What started with one location ten years ago has now grown to eight centers in three states, with the two newest locations being Castle Shannon and Altoona. The practice has recently added two new doctors as well.
“I chose to join the team because I wanted to contribute to the intelligent group of doctors that were solely focused on helping patients gain independence and freedom from neuropathy,” said Dr. Michael Renk, who joined Tri-State Neuropathy Center in December 2022 and sees patients at the Castle Shannon location. “Joining a team might seem a little stressful, but it has been the best decision I have made. All the doctors and support staff share the same goals for our patients. It has been truly an exciting journey seeing patients using the stateof-the-art equipment to getting their ‘ing’ back. Patients being able to drive again, playing with their grandchildren, going to sporting events, sleeping better. I guess the best way to say it is getting back to life after they were told nothing could be done. I enjoy their smiles, hugs and stories from all of them. We share our stories as a team to keep us focused on the work we do with our patients.”
If you are suffering with peripheral neuropathy, you may want to consult Tri-State Neuropathy Centers for a free evaluation to see if their treatment would benefit you.
“We offer the first initial consultation, examination and first treatment for free. We qualify patients to make sure they are candidates for our treatments, and of those that we have qualified, we have had an outstanding success rate,” said Dr. Shawn. “And we are excited about our results and about bringing pain relief to more sufferers throughout the tri-state region.” n
