ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR MAGNETIC FIELD THERAPY ARE ELECTRIC IMPLANTS (PACEMAKERS), EPILEPSY, PREGNANCY
SECONDARY CONTRAINDICATIONS NOT MENTIONED ON THE MRS CONTROL PANEL ARE
SERIOUS cardiac arrhythmia (acceleration of the heart beat or slowing down) The heart can race, trip or miss a beat. This is a condition which requires additional clarification by a cardiologist. Use only lowest intensities, beginning with 4 minutes, slowly increasing to 8 minutes, as tolerated.
ACUTE attacks of hyperthyroidism, usually triggered by uncontrolled production of thyroid hormones. It results in inner restlessness. If under medication, magnetic resonance stimulation can be applied without any problem. If not, MRS user should have this condition checked.
HIGHLY ACUTE inflammation (treatment may result in first reaction)
ACUTE attacks of auto-immune diseases During a flare up free period, it is safe to use MRS, however low intensities are recommended, slowly increasing if tolerated. During an acute flare up, discontinue magnetic resonance stimulation until the flare up has calmed down.
ACUTE inflamed varicose veins. Preferably MRS should be discontinued or only applied with very low intensities. Users could experience increased pain and may be discouraged to continue the treatment method later on. Once acute inflammation has improved, continue with MRS therapy. Legs need to be elevated at all times.
ORGAN TRANSPLANTS RECEIVING IMMUNE SUPPRESSANT. In this case MRS should be applied with special caution. Some physicians are of the opinion to wait at least six months after the transplant. In this specific case, the immune stimulating effect of magnetic resonance stimulation could be undesirable. After the six months waiting period, patients tolerated this treatment method with good results, yet remaining under professional care for regular check ups.
Other possible secondary contraindications are discussed in the book
“Magnetic Resonance Stimulation”
Dr. Joel P. Carmichael, DC, DACBSP