u/SlothInABigHat

Hi, I read that squashing your feet helps calm down symptoms and it seemed to (with my hands). I assumed a shiatsu massage machine would not be good but actually it has helped me. I think the foot pressure confuses the nerves a bit and also is comforting like it's hugging your foot.

I'm really glad I got it and while it wasn't super cheap it also isn't crazy compared to say the price of an expensive takeaway or two.

As well as the compression stuff (which is the main reason I use it) they also have rolling balls under your feet, and heat, and some have vibration (but I avoid that). I would say when choosing a machine make sure to get one where each of those settings is adjustable separately, including being able to set them to off. I would also recommend one with a remote. I will put more info in what to look for in a machine below but I just wanted to let people know the thing that has helped me the most other than medication