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January 10
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Members shared mixed experiences with the Beechband, a vibrating wristband device advertised to help Parkinson's symptoms, with some reporting... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with the Beechband, a vibrating wristband device advertised to help Parkinson's symptoms, with some reporting improvements in freezing episodes while others experienced increased spasms or muscle tension that led them to return the device. Several members offered practical advice, including trying the $6 app version with a smartwatch before purchasing the full band, exploring similar alternatives like TENS units for tremors, and taking advantage of the 100-day return policy. A recurring theme was cautious optimism balanced with realistic expectations, as members emphasized that what works varies greatly from person to person and encouraged trying it while keeping the option to return it if it doesn't help.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member just an FYI, the Beechband is not a TENS as it is only mechanical and there is no electrical stimulation. So it would be safe if you have a pacemaker etc. as I have.๐Ÿ™‚

January 13
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

All over socials' ads, they got a YouTube channel ... I don't do much of any of those but even I see it and those guys are funny as heck ... seems to be just a glorified watch-style TENS unit, if you've ever seen or had one of them, same concept ... I use my TENS a lot and tried on shakey tremors arm and leg after seeing their ad and darn if it didn't help a lot, so now I use the TENS even more ... I'm not pretending to really know technicalities between but I'm just gossiping my point of view ... with that said, my opinion is the TENS unit can be utilized anywhere on body and that's a bonus ... while I'm yacking, I also use tuning forks for pain relief and zen mood, and I can testify to the most positive results with the tuning forks, it's a cool frequency thing of which I'm really believing we are made of ... a lot of info out there about it the good vibes helping pain, sleep and mood ... best of luck and hey stay blessed ๐Ÿ™Œ

January 10
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes Russell I have one that currently doesn't work as it's supposed to. My first one was DOA but they are sending me a new one. It appears that you are having trouble sleeping (dreaming). I can't speak to that but it does seem to help with my step freezing. Have you tried putting on some sleep frequency (YouTube) it seems to help me if I'm having trouble sleeping.

January 10
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you. I'm also hoping so.

January 14
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks for the clarification Randy!! I hope it helps you ๐Ÿ™

January 13

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