Contraindications & Cautions

Contraindications

There are several contraindications and cautions to keep in mind while using a PEMF device. Using a PEMF device coil directly over an implanted electronic device (like pacemakers, defibrillators, cochlear implants, intrathecal pumps, etc.) may be a contraindication. If these devices are listed by the manufacturer or by the doctor as being “MR conditional”, then they may theoretically be able to be used in an MRI machine of up to about 15,000 gauss.

Devices that are not MRI conditional should be considered contraindicated with PEMF therapy. In this case, the FlexPulse coil/s should not be used directly over the control unit of these implanted electronics. Keeping a distance of at least 1-2 feet away from the control unit with the FlexPulse coil/s should be considered. There is no risk with the implanted electronic leads. Once these MR conditional devices get old, they may still have the potential for being interfered with as they age, so, more caution is recommended in older implanted electronics.

PEMFs are contraindicated in organ transplant patients. This is because these people are on immune suppression medications to prevent organ rejection. We do not want to risk adversely affecting the immune suppression/rejection process. There is a chance that PEMFs may actually stimulate or activate a more aggressive rejection process by stimulating the immune system.

Cautions

Safety of PEMFs has not been established in pregnancy, although there is no evidence of harm. Most manufacturers warn against the use of their device during pregnancy.

PEMFs should be used with caution in Grave’s disease or in the case of active bleeding.