What makes the
ReBuilder different from other types of
medical devices such as TENS and EMS? I have
already tried a TENS.
Answer:
The ReBuilder was designed specifically for
stopping the pain and numbness symptoms of
neuropathy. TENS is designed to block block
nerve paths so that nerve impulse cannot get
throughout brain, and EMS is designed only
to strengthen muscles. The ReBuilder does
not block
nerve paths, on the contrary, the ReBuilder
opens nerve
paths. The ReBuilder combines or overlays an EMS signal
with its own proprietary healing signals so
that the leg muscles are strengthened to
provide better blood circulation to support
these newly awakened nerves and stronger
legs to prevent falls. This technology
qualifies for the patent pending status
(#10/823,774) it now holds.
Because
neuropathy results from a temporary lack of
oxygen to the nerves, causing a temporary
shrinking of the nerves, then you need to
wake them up just like you had to wake up
your leg when it went to sleep if you sat on
it wrong when you were young. To do that, we
used special equipment to measure exactly
what a normal, healthy nerve signal looked
like, then precisely duplicated that signal.
Because the shrinking nerves make the
synaptic junctions between each nerve cell
bigger, we needed to send a larger than
normal signal, so we amplified it by a
factor of ten. Then, we delivered this
amplified, healing signal to each foot so
this signal would travel up the leg to the
nerve roots of the spine and then down the
opposite leg to the to the foot. This
re-educates the nerves paths and awakens the
nerve cells themselves
Now these
newly awakened nerves need additional blood
supply to support these nerve cells so we
overlaid a signal ( EMS) that could cause
the calf muscles to contract and relax. This
increases blood supply and strengthens the
leg muscles to prevent falls.
As an added
measure to help limit the pain and anxiety
of the patient, we pulsed these signals on
and off at the rate of 7.83 times per
second. We arrived at this frequency because
it corresponds to the Schumann Resonant
Frequency of the earth itself. the
electromagnetic field surrounding the earth
pulses at this frequency and may explain why
many people report feeling better working
with the earth in their garden, walking on
the beach barefoot, etc. Perhaps this
frequency traveled from one foot to the
other or from one hand to the other when in
physical contact with the damp earth. When
we used this pulsed frequency we found that
we could use much less energy (making the
device safer) and that it caused the brain
to release endorphins, pain and anxiety
relievers that can travel via the
bloodstream to all parts of the body. The
beneficial effect is that it helps the
patient to sleep better at night and during
the day, elevates his mood.
Finally, we
miniaturized and controlled with a
microprocessor and circuits so that they
could measure the patient’s response
automatically a hundred times per second,
and make adjustments on the fly for the
patient’s complete safety. Each individual
signal is custom tuned to that patient's
particular unique biological needs and
response.
Are there times or
circumstances when I should not use it?
Answer:
It depends on the kind of pacemaker the
person has. If they
have a pacemaker with the defibrillator
included, then no, they should not use it.
There is really no problem with signal
interference, but sometimes a patient will
get nervous or excited and the adrenalin
release can cause the heart to change
rhythms and trigger the defibrillator. No
real damage is done, but that can be a real
surprise! We recommend that if you have any
pacemaker or other implanted device, you
should talk to your doctor and perhaps have
him/her call us to discuss your personal
situation. Hundreds of patients have done
just that and are using their ReBuilder
successfully. Still, talk to your doctor
before using the ReBuilder in these cases.
Should I wait
until my doctor becomes up to date with the
ReBuilder technology before I buy it? My
doctor says he is unfamiliar with it so he
is naturally a bit hesitant to recommend it
just yet.
Answer:
I suppose it really depends on how much pain
or numbness you have and how much it is
impacting on your quality of life. Most
medical advances like the ReBuilder take years before they become mainstream.
When we developed the infrared ear
thermometer in 1985 it took 8 years before
hospitals and doctors abandoned their
dangerous mercury leaking mercury glass
thermometers. Now almost every hospital in
the world uses our technology. The PAP smear
was considered quackery for 11 years. That
being said, more and more doctors and
clinics are now using and prescribing the ReBuilder for their patients. We add more
and more clinics and doctor's offices to our
list of treatment centers every day. Your
choice is therefore: either to wait and
experience the normal progression of the
disease, take the strong drugs that can make
matters worse, or, make an informed,
intuitive risk and try the ReBuilder.
Clinical trials show that it is
effective in alleviating and even reversing
the symptoms in 19 of 20 people (94%).
What about
insurance?
Answer:
ReBuilder treatments are
routinely covered by most insurance
companies and medicare under the codes used
for electrical stimulation. If your
physician prescribes a ReBuilder for you, he
will write a prescription, submit a medical
necessity form, and most independent,
commercial insurance companies will
reimburse according to the terms of your
policy, usually 80%. Medicare and in some
cases Blue Cross will not reimburse in a
single payment, but will pay the physician
or durable medical equipment company for a
monthly rental for 14 months, and thereafter
title to the equipment passes to you. This
'capped rental' program can prove
administratively time consuming so most
physicians try to avoid this method.
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We cannot
represent you with your insurance company
directly because of the excessive time and
record keeping expense involved. We
leave it to you to process your claim for
re-imbursement.
Does it hurt?
What does it feel like?
Answer:
The ReBuilder feels good. The signal feels
like a tiny tingle that pulses on and off.
Many people describe it as feeling like an
"internal massage". If you turn the unit up,
your calf muscles will twitch every time the
little indicator light on the ReBuilder
lights up. If you use the EMS setting to
strengthen your muscles, you will feel a
stronger contraction that lasts 6 seconds
and then rests your legs for 6 seconds. You
can manually adjust the intensity setting
for maximum comfort.
How will I
know when its working?
Answer:
As for the ReBuilder itself, the ReBuilder
has an indicator light on its face that
lights up every time a signal is sent. This
will tell you if the unit itself is
generating a pulse. To test the wires that
lead to the signal pads, you can hold one
signal pad in each hand (or get another
person who has a healthy nervous system to
hold it in their hands) and slowly increase
the intensity setting until you can feel it.
You can wet the pads to increase the
conductivity if necessary.
As for whether
your ReBuilder is working to reduce your
symptoms, This can be a subjective analysis
based upon your particular set of symptoms.
Usually, during the actual 30 minute
treatment session, the sensation of pain
will be totally gone, and then you will
experience a significant reduction in pain
for 2 to 4 hours. Then, this benefit should
gradually increase in effectiveness and
length of time with each successive
treatment. For numbness and tingling, your
feet will feel warm and more flexible
immediately after a treatment, and for 2 to
4 hours after, but it may take a month or
more for lasting results. This is because
nor only do the peripheral nerves need time
to regenerate, but the brain must then
re-connect with these now healthy nerves and
re-learn to interpret the new incoming
signals. If you are taking any pain
medications, then your results may take
longer until you are able to reduce your
prescriptions with the help of your
physician. Pain meds work by suppressing the
nerve signals, and can actually make your
neuropathy worse over time.
Can I use it
if I have an open wound on my foot or leg?
Answer:
You should avoid using the ReBuilder with
the footbath until the skin closes over and
begins to heal. In the meantime, you can use
your ReBuilder with the direct skin method
avoiding the area near the open wound. then,
once the wound begins to heal, you can
accelerate the healing by going back to the
footbath method. We offer a special
nanosilver based skin ointment to use on an
open lesion that can reduce the chance of
opportunistic bacterial infections called
SilverCure. For dry skin, or people with
diabetes, we offer a hand and body lotion
with nanosilver that re-hydrates the skin
while protecting against skin infections.
Silver becomes antiseptic and antiviral when
in the nano particle size.
Can older
people use it?
Answer:
Yes, the average age of our users is 55
to 85. The ReBuilder is designed with large
adjusting knobs for arthritic hands, and a
large typeface for those with vision
challenges. The socks and water bath are
easy to do.
Is it safe to use the
water bath?
Yes. Only the black rubber water proof
signal pads are designed to touch the water. It is powered by a common 9 volt
battery, and even if used with the wall
adapter, there is safety circuitry built in
so that even if it is dropped into the water
bath, it poses no danger. The ReBuilder
automatically shuts off.
What if it
breaks?
Answer: The
ReBuilder
carries an unconditional lifetime warranty
against workmanship. If you have a problem,
you can return it and we will repair it or
replace it at our option and return it to
you and we will pay the return shipping
charge. ReBuilders built in 1988 are still
working perfectly. One patient's dog ate through
the wires and another patient set it on his
car roof and drove off. We replaced both for
free. 85% of our sales are referrals so we
want you to keep your ReBuilder running so
you can share your success stories with
others.
Is the
ReBuilder FDA approved?
Answer:
If you mean is it fully registered with the
FDA, then yes it is. It is registered under
the 510K basis as both a TENS and an EMS,
(which is the only two categories that the
FDA offers). The FDA does not approve any
medical device, the FDA only "approves"
pharmaceuticals. It has a registration
process for medical devices and the ReBuilder fully meets all national state and
county requirements and registrations. The
ReBuilder is fully covered by product
liability insurance and has not had any
claim in 18 years. There have been no
complaints or investigations registered by
the FDA in 18 years. see more
The ReBuilder
was first registered by the FDA in 1988. Why
is it not in mainstream medicine by now?
Answer:
In reality, we don't know! Rebuilder Medical
is a small company (almost 20 employees, 10,000 square foot
facility) and has a tough time as it is
meeting increasing production
demands. We are currently examining offers
to take our company "public" to raise the
necessary capital to increase our
manufacturing capability and to fund
marketing beyond the web.
Most doctors
simply do not have time to read all the
published info available.
Also, the
ReBuilder was first introduced for
peripheral artery disease alone, not for
peripheral neuropathy. The founder, David B.
Phillips, invented it to help his father
rehabilitate after his open heart coronary
artery bypass surgery. His father complained
more from the leg incision (to remove the
leg vein for grafting material) than from
the chest incision. The ReBuilder enabled
him to heal in 2 weeks and return to his
normal life. He is now 82 and works full
time at ReBuilder medical, Inc. The
ReBuilder was re-engineered in 2001 for use
in peripheral neuropathy (because of the
larger market potential) and sales are
increasing at the rate of 20% per year.
Is it money back guaranteed?
Unfortunately, ever since Medicare
stepped in in January, the 100% Money Back
Guarantee is no longer available.
Is the Rebuilder approved for
medicare?
Answer:
Yes, Medicare will
cover the ReBuilder. They cover the cost to
rent it for a month so you can be sure that
it is helping you and they will pay for the
conductive socks so you can test it that
first month then, 30 to 60 days later
Medicare will want a form (CMN) filled out
by your physician after he examines you a
second time to document your success. Medicare will then pay for the purchase.
That sounds like a lot of
paperwork. Can you handle the paperwork for
me?
Answer:
Rebuilder Medical handles
all the paperwork for you. In general, we
ask
that you sign the papers we forward to you
from Medicare in a timely fashion, see your
doctor to get an initial prescription, use
your ReBuilder faithfully for a month, and
then return to the doctor so he can send
back the CMN form.
Does Medicare cover the entire
cost?
Answer:
Medicare requires you to pay the first $150
deductable for medical products each year.
Once you have met that deductable, Medicare
covers about 80% of the cost of all medical
products. if you have secondary insurance,
we will handle filing all that paperwork for
you as well, and most secondary insurance
plans will cover the entire balance. Any
remaining balance can be paid in small
monthly increments as your budget allows.
Why hasn't my doctor told me about the
ReBuilder?
Answer: If your
doctor has kept up with new medical
developments, he would have told you. Many
physicians today are so busy that they
sometimes neglect to follow new technology.
One way we can reach these doctors is when
you request a prescription for the Rebuilder,
that triggers him to begin researching the
ReBuilder and the vast majority of doctors
will provide you with the prescription and
then they begin to prescribe it for their
other patients with pain from neuropathy
once he observes how well it has worked for
you. Hundreds of doctors learn about The
Rebuilder everyday.
What if he/she refuses to write a
prescription?
Find a new physician who
really cares about his patients and is
willing to use his own judgement and
observations to make an informed decision.
