Galvanic Facial use and epilepsy

[paintrlady]

I've been using the Nuskin Galvanic Spa facial device, and have a question about the contraindications.  It lists "having epilepsy or a pacemaker" as a contraindication.  Other galvanic spa distributors list MS as a contrindication as well.  I've asked many Nuskin distributors and customer service reps about this, and all they say is "they're required to put this" in the brochure.  No one will give ma a straight answer on this, so I'm posting it to this site.  The Galvanic Spa emites positive and negative electrical charges INTO the skin (it's not a vibrating massage, and you're not supposed to feel anything suring the treatment).  Since epileptic seizures and pace makers are based on electricity, could a galvanic facial trigger a seizure?

[paintrlady]

You can follow my posts on Revolution Health under Neuropathy Community.  You'll need to register first so you can log in.  Scroll down the page where it says "show questions containing _________."  Enter the words "Nuskin Galvanic Spa."  You'll see my original question posted 3/22/08.  Click on it to open up the page where the discussion begins.

The letter from loveredrose is very frightening to read, even though it's written in broken English.  I haven't heard from her since her original posts, but hope she has located a doctor that can help her daughter.  I'm afraid that she may have permanent nerve damage, since she continued to use the Galvanic Spa for several minutes even though she was in pain.

I've also posted some comments on this forum under "pacemakers" and will hopefully start getting some feedback.  Thank you for your concern about this product.      Judy

[eagertoknow]

Hello Judy,

You know, I have not read the manual, because I was just using a friends device. But I will ask her next time I see her to see the manual.
I don't really have anything specific other then being sensitive to all sorts of things and having had anxiety attacks years ago. I do not drink coffee because it causes those kind of sensations and an increased heart rate to the point where it feels uncomfortable - even some green tea does that to me.
I wonder though if part of the problem is the fear that I could have a reaction.

My reaction was similar to the start of an anxiety attack, with also some tingling in my arms and just kind of an uncomfortable feeling around my heart. Then sometime my heart sped up. I seem to be affected for about an hour after the treatment.
I took the Bach Flower Rescue Remedy when those sensation started, and the last time my friend gave me some other remedies as well. That seemed to help.

Yes, I'd love to read those other letters.

Thank you.

[paintrlady]

It was good to hear from someone who has also had a "negative" response to the Nuskin Galvanic Spa.  I used the Galvanic Spa 4-5 times on the right side of my face without a problem, but the first time I used it on the left side, it seemed to affect the nerves on that side of my face, so I haven't used it since then.  That was 1 1/2 years ago, and the problem still persists.

I would like to hear more about the problems you encountered, and if you have any of the pre-existing  conditions mentioned in the manual.  I have heard form other women who have had similar problems and can e-mail those letters to you separately if you'd be interested in reading them.

Judy

[eagertoknow]

I would be interested in some more information about this as well.
I am 48 and have used the galvanic spa 3 times so far. Each time I ended up feeling somewhat uncomfortable around my heart afterward, from extra heart beats to increased heart rate, to tingling and light headed feeling all over my body - or a combination of all those symptoms.
I would be interested to know if someone had similar experiences and any idea how one can deal with that or prepare oneself ahead of a treatment.
Any feed back?