It is for me. I don't get around much, I do put feet up when practical to do so. Swollen legs and arthritis. Apart from the meds I take (as prescribed) does anyone know - has tried REVITIVE? It's the foot/leg booster. It costs £199.00 which is a LOT of money. Would it be worth getting? If the answer is yes, I will save for it. If you have tried one and it did not work then I won't save. Thank you
There has to be a reason for the edema in your legs. So have your Dr investigate that and see what medication can help.
You mention breathing difficulties so do you have COPD? if that is the case it will effect the heart function and make the circulation less efficient.
I know your question concerned a certain devise but i think you need more care rather than wasting money on something that may not work.
No, my heart is good (they proved it lol)
I Youtubed ankle pump exercises and will start that tonight in bed. I cannot lay totally flat (because of my breathing probs) but I will elevate my feet (on a pillow) on top of my blanket rest.
That is why I was asking about the Revive, it is supposed to contract etc, the muscles in legs, feet and knees (like ankle pumping without laying down)
Thank you all for your great help and suggestions. I knew I could count on you. :)
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Do you do any simple exercises, like ankle pumps, while you're sitting? Does your diet include a high salt content? Have you ever been in congestive heart failure?
Assuming you're mobile, walking around is helpful to decrease ankle edema. Ankle pump exercises help.
I do think though that you should discuss with your cardiologist the fact that you're apparently having some significant ankle edema. Even if the machine is worthwhile, it still is a good idea to try to decrease the edema through exercise and low sodium diet.
There are also those Japanese massage flip-flops which might have a similar stimulating effect.
But these magic massage efforts..? Please!
Mind you. You could see if anyone you know has got one, and ask to borrow it for a week. With all of these things, it's more a matter of whether they make you feel better than whether they have scientific credibility per se.
I am trying to find out if anyone has or is using a REVIVE machine. Just to see if it would be worth me getting one?
Since I do not know the cause of your swollen legs, I suggest that you contact your physician and ask his/her opinion as to whether this would help your swollen legs.