Physical Therapy and Iontophoresis

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I am undergoing physical therapy for my feet. I suffer from plantar fasciitis, bunion, and shin splints all related to how I walk. Today was my third session and my PT suggested a treatment called iontophoresis. I know it is a local distribution of medicine at the affected area by means of an electrical shock. I think Wikipedia (though not always a reliable source) had the most simplistic definition of the treatment for those of you who don't know what it is:

Iontophoresis is a non-invasive method of propelling high concentrations of a charged substance, normally medication or bioactive agents, transdermally by repulsive electromotive force using a small electrical charge applied to an iontophoretic chamber containing a similarly charged active agent and its vehicle. To clarify, one or two chambers are filled with a solution containing an active ingredient and its solvent, termed the vehicle. The positively charged chamber, termed the anode will repel a positively charged chemical, while the negatively charged chamber, termed the cathode, will repel a negatively charged chemical into the skin.

My therapist is 95% sure that it would be helpful for me but the other 5% is concerned that it could be a trigger for my E. I must say that I am very impressed and grateful to my therapist for being so in tune with my entire health history and being aware of how her treatment might affect my other medical conditions. I would have never guessed that E might hinder my PT treatment!

She asked if I knew what my triggers are, and I honestly do not, given that my episodes are brief and not usually that noticeable aside from times when I repeat myself when I speak or forgetting short periods of time. I have been feeling great on my Lamictal so I assume that my episodes are well controlled.

I am anxious to find relief for my foot pain. I cannot be on my feet for more than an hour at a time without developing a horrible pain. Going shopping, doing housework, exercising, taking walks, going to the museum, etc... it has been having a huge effect on my life.

What are your opinions?
 
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