Revitive foot and leg massager

Do not use one if you have had any joints replaced-hips, knees or ankles because over time the replacement joint will become loose.
Have you looked on Amazon? Mainly because you would be able to read reviews and you would get a general idea before you decided to spend your money.

I do have one but rarely use it now that the novelty has worn off. I bought sticky pads for arthritis of the knees but I can’t say I saw any improvement and I got bored of sitting still to use it. But every now and again I get it out, use it for a week or so then forget about it again.

I think you need to use it daily for there to be any improvement.

I bought one as I have arthritis in both knees, it actually made the pain worse!

Well that TV person advertising it is now limping about using a walkingstick !

@ aggie, I find the ad of Eamon and Ruth with the revitalive funny, its so patronising too.

They are a pair of daft idiots Calmlocket , I supose they need the money to pay for his new hips . Oh he shouldn’t be using that machine ! Not with two metal hips !

It’s dreadfully expensive and I imagine it would soon find its way to the back of many people’s cupboards.

I bought one a couple of years ago when I started having terrible pain in my feet, always worse in bed. Probably diabetic related.
Every time we saw the tv advert DH told me to buy one to see if it helped, but the price put me off.
Anyway, I eventually caved in and bought it and what an absolute life saver it's been. Pain relief was almost instant.
In my case, it's been well worth the money.

I no longer use it every day, but it sits under the couch ready for action and I usually pull it out 2-3 times a week. I do like the feeling of it.

I've had one for a few years. Used it regularly for sometime and felt it did make a difference to the arthritis in my feet and ankles. They seemed to be freeer.

I've just started using it again 30 minutes twice a day and yes it does make a difference. BTW I have 2 metal knees and 1 metal hip and have had no issues with using it. The surgeon is happy for me to use it and does not see that there would be an issue.

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A friend of ours, a retired pathologist, swears by his used daily to relieve leg pain (not associated with arthritis).

Spice I discussed this with my surgeon as I have 2 TKRs and one ankle is pinned and plated. Each has his/her own view. Over a period of time, the joints can loosen I was informed.

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I asked the young male nurse at the surgery and he said it would be much cheaper to buy a couple of tennis balls, place them under the foot arch and roll my feet about!! I am sure my feet and ankles have benefitted.

I find Flexiseq Max gel is very good for my knees when they ache (if I haven’t been able to exercise). I used to use Voltarol, but you’re not advised to use that if you have heart problems and take meds for that.

Also emmalouisemcglen shows good exercises for older people, on Instagram

Please don’t bother reading reviews on Amazon or any other selling site. They cannot be trusted as it is common for people to be paid to give positive reviews.
Negative reviews are unlikely to be fake.

I was experiencing similar symptoms to the OP some months ago. At the time I was seeing a Physiotherapist about a shoulder injury. I mentioned the leg pain. etc to her and asked about these machines. She said not to waste my money, they were an expensive fad and gave no more relief than exercises, weight control and increases mobility.