Need opinion. W ould you buy this?

Generally speaking, a "massager' (as in a mechanical massaging unit) will not send electrical impulses up the leg. What it MIGHT do is move the muscles, which, in turn, creates an afferent nerve impulse sent to the CNS. A TENS UNIT- which are becoming very popular- would be more in keeping with what is needed to offset the debilitating nerves impulses, and some basic ones are available for under $100. Another possibility would INTERFERENTIAL UNIT nerve treatment in the docs' office, although these units are also available to PT's as well. With these, two mild electrical impulses are sent, via electrodes, through the problem area. If the patient feels a simple "wave like" action- with the pulse building and receding, building and receding, the pulses are in sync. The other way to use the unit is to have the pulses deliberately OUT of SYNC, in which case the patient will feel more of a tingly sensation. The use of either function of the unit needs to be reviewed with the doc before the treatment to provide more of the desired outcome and relief, and to eliminate the possibility of using the Tx that might worsen the pain rather than help relieve it. I do wish you well in your search, and I hope these explanations help.

I don't see why you wouldn't.

I'd do some more shopping first though, check the best reviews, durability, deals, warranties, common issues.

The more relief they get in their feet, the more active they can be, which will hopefully promote more blood flow.

Do they have compression socks?

If I had the money I'd just buy the 100 dollar machine to ease her anxiety. So what if it breaks down, so long as it does not cause her any further harm and calms her down for the duration that it remains working, I'd do that for her.

There is a BBC programme that reported on TENS machines and circulation boosters. Perhaps it might be useful

A mechanical "massager" cannot "send an electrical signal up the feet". What it CAN do is to indirectly coax the body to create a signal, but this is in no way a guarantee since there is a Dx of neuropathy in both feet. Direct ES (electrical stimulation) CAN be used as part of a multiple-discipline TX of the condition, including manual massage from a therapist, but must be done using the correct equipment. As a licensed, certified MT for 30+ years, I wouldn't buy, condone the use of or suggest such a unit to create electrical impulses, only for passive movement of the involved musculature.

If affordability is not in question, I'd opt for acupuncture/ acupressure therapy because the neuropathy is not just in her feet, it's just that her feet are getting the brunt of it. She needs someone who understands meridians and activates those regularly.

Costco was selling one. I was hurting that day and tried it. It worked however i think it just overwhelms the nerve endings into being numb. It was over $200.00. M

I can't see what you are looking to purchase. But I have a Tens Unit that sounds like it does something similar. My unit was only $25. You do have to purchase additional pads, but I am able to use mine multiple times before I replace them.

Is it FDA approved for use? The rules for equipment is more lax than medication, if unapproved, don't waste your money, and potentially risk damage to her.

I feel you should buy the hundred bucks one. Firstly, I believe the system works Hence, secondly, I feel the cheaper one is an imitation where is risk of losing your money

I would order it anyways