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cold laser / hot laser

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bettylou4488

cold laser / hot laser
August 18, 2020 01:27AM

Registered: 6 years ago
Posts: 524

I asked similar question re cortisone shots last week- I went for a cold laser treatment today for my shoulder. As I sat there and felt zaps I thought hmm... maybe this isn't a good idea w/ Afib. I was fine. But curious-- anyone have experience with cold or hot laser and know about if it can trigger Afib?

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Driver

Re: cold laser / hot laser
August 18, 2020 03:50AM

Registered: 4 years ago
Posts: 55

My foot doc wants to do epat shock wave therapy. Told him I have afibb he didn't care/or no to much about afibb. I researched a bit and its not recommended for people on blood thinners not sure about afibb triggers. I sent info over to My EP for his blessing, considering i had my ablation 5 weeks ago not messing around.

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bettylou4488

Re: cold laser / hot laser
August 18, 2020 06:11PM

Registered: 6 years ago
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so did your EP give his blessing? I emailed mine and they said ... 'whatever the practitioner says." I told them- he's arrogant and says of course it is OK. lol. I have a 430 appt.. I'm still deciding.

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Carey

Re: cold laser / hot laser
August 18, 2020 08:23PM

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I can't imagine how lasers could trigger AF. And from what I could find the contraindication for blood thinners only applies when the laser is being used to treat vascular issues. Shouldn't be a problem with AF.

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Driver

Re: cold laser / hot laser
August 20, 2020 02:40AM

Registered: 4 years ago
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Unfortunately I got crickets no response sad smiley

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bettylou4488
so did your EP give his blessing? I emailed mine and they said ... 'whatever the practitioner says." I told them- he's arrogant and says of course it is OK. lol. I have a 430 appt.. I'm still deciding.

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wolfpack

Re: cold laser / hot laser
August 23, 2020 01:53AM

Registered: 8 years ago
Posts: 1,102

I have a cold laser. I’ve used it on myself for Achilles soreness. It’s harmless. The only way you can hurt yourself with it is to beam it in your eye.