Where to get a Iontophoresis machine?

BiGz

BiGz

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hi peoples I saw a post a while ago where someone said they got one from ebay but I did a search and couldn't find any. So would someone be able to tell me what search to do or where else I can get one.

Thanks in advance
 
BiGz

BiGz

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Well I decided that these cheaper Ion machines I had heard about probably didn't treat underarms, so after a bit of searching came across the Idromed 4 which I had seen ages ago but forgot about. When I went to the "contact us" page and looked at the address provided I could't believe my eyes, it was the same suburb as me and they are fine with me doing a local pick up. Now I just need to try get most of the cost covered by medical insurance. Feeling somwhat excited but I don't want to get my hopes up to much.
 
BiGz

BiGz

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Now I'm a bit depressed, just went to see my doctor to see if I could get a letter of recomendation for it so I could hopfully claim money from medical cover. He said there was absolutley no way they would cover it and also he had never heard of iontherphosis machines.

So he googled the idromed 4 and read the part about putting botox in the water. And he said he knows a nuerologist he could put me on to and decided to give him a call and ask if he treated hyperhidrosis sufferers. Anyway he organised an apoitment for me to see him. I'm just wondering if its worth my time and money to see it through and see what he has to say. looks like Im going to be forking out the close to $1500aus out of my own pocket :cry:
 
xsophiexsocketx

xsophiexsocketx

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I bought mine from http://www.stdpharm.co.uk/iontophoresis/index.html.
I have the idrostar machine which cost £280
We got their telephone number from the hyperhidrosis support group and they sent a pack through with details of the machines and an order form. You have to supply a doctors note to state that you suffer from hyperhidrosis before sending it off.
We sent the details off on the Monday, had a phone call and it arrived on the Friday.
 
BiGz

BiGz

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Thanks guys, well my doctor didn't bother with looking closely with what the Idromed does hence didn't really give me any backing towards using it, I'm thinking of just calling my insurance company and see what they have to say, although I'm sure they will try avoid as much as possible to say yes even if it is in their policy to cover such things. To be honest I have no idea how to explain it to the insurance company.
 
BiGz

BiGz

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Cheers Pinker thanks for your help, the second link was the one I was looking at, but I had included the cost of the undearm extensions which looking at it would come to more like $1350 rather than 1500. I'm going to enquire about the cost of shipping for the first link you provided me but I'm sure that would have to be cheaper than the one I was looking at.
 
BiGz

BiGz

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I found out that the first site includes the cost of shipping in its purchase price. So seems to me the second site is getting them direct from there and on selling at a higher price.

Anyway thanks to you Pinker for finding me that other site, looks to have saved me hundreds. I've seen how helpful you are to not just me but other people on the forums and not just this one and I think myself and other HH sufferers owe you a certain dept of gratitude. You are one of the few who bothers to hang around to help out others and provide new info so big ups to you buddy :!:
 
saraherbs

saraherbs

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I have one for sale

I've got an iontophorosis machine for sale if you are interested. Its drionics and has server me well but thankfully I now have no need for it anymore. It would be alot cheaper to but it second hand let me know if you are interested:
[email protected]
 
Oleboga

Oleboga

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Pinker said:
xsophiexsocketx said:
I bought mine from http://www.stdpharm.co.uk/iontophoresis/index.html.
I have the idrostar machine which cost £280
We got their telephone number from the hyperhidrosis support group and they sent a pack through with details of the machines and an order form. You have to supply a doctors note to state that you suffer from hyperhidrosis before sending it off.
We sent the details off on the Monday, had a phone call and it arrived on the Friday.
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Hey I too use the idrostar and its great but this guy is looking for a manchine that has the option of treating the armpit in addition to hands and feet. Only the idromed 4 and drionic machines have this option.

Its a crime if you cant get the machine at a reduced cost at least but maybe you can get some doctor to persuade your insurance company otherwise. If you do get it I think it will be money well spent.
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There is a kit which works with Idrostar, you can find it at :
http://www.i2m-labs.com/p_gb/armpit.htm
 
BiGz

BiGz

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Re: I have one for sale

saraherbs said:
I've got an iontophorosis machine for sale if you are interested. Its drionics and has server me well but thankfully I now have no need for it anymore. It would be alot cheaper to but it second hand let me know if you are interested:
[email protected]
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Thanks Saraherbs but I really need one that uses the underarm devices. Haven't been online for a long time so sorry about the late reply.

I was wondering the same thing as Pinker, How effective are these underarm devices? Anyone shed some light?
 
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