Your First CET Session: A Complete Guide
Starting a new treatment can feel uncertain, especially when you have been living with the pain and frustration of peripheral neuropathy. At New Promise Neuropathy, we want you to feel confident and informed before your first Combined Electrochemical Therapy (CET) session. Here is exactly what to expect.
Before Your Appointment
Initial Consultation
Your journey begins with a thorough evaluation by one of our neuropathy specialists, either a board-certified physician or a licensed, fully-trained, nurse practitioner. During this consultation, we will:
- Review your medical history and current symptoms
- Discuss how neuropathy is affecting your daily life
- Perform a neurological assessment to evaluate nerve function
- Determine if CET with our FDA-cleared device is the right treatment for your condition
- Develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs
How to Prepare
There is no complex preparation required. We recommend:
- Wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to the treatment areas
- Bringing a list of current medications and supplements
- Arriving a few minutes early to complete any remaining paperwork
- Preparing questions you may have about CET and your treatment plan
During Your First CET Session
Step 1: Pre-Treatment Assessment
Your provider will check your current symptom levels and establish baseline measurements. This allows us to track your progress objectively throughout your treatment course.
Step 2: Regional Nerve Blocks
Targeted superficial nerve blocks are administered to reduce inflammation around damaged nerves. These injections help reduce pain, often immediately, and prepare the nerve tissue to respond optimally to Electronic Signal Treatment.
Step 3: Electrode Placement
Specialized electrodes from our device are positioned on the skin over the treatment areas — typically the feet, legs, hands, or arms depending on where your neuropathy is located.
Step 4: Electronic Signal Treatment (EST)
The EST device delivers precisely calibrated electronic signals at specific therapeutic frequencies. During this phase:
- You may feel a gentle tingling or pulsing sensation — this is the EST energy stimulating your nerve fibers
- The treatment is not painful — most patients describe it as comfortable and even relaxing
- Your specialist monitors your response and adjusts parameters as needed
- The EST portion of the session lasts for a prescribed duration based on your treatment plan — usually only 20 minutes
Step 5: Post-Session Review
After the session, your provider will discuss your initial response and answer any questions about what you experienced.
What Does CET Feel Like?
Patients consistently describe CET sessions as comfortable. The most common sensations during EST include:
- A gentle tingling in the treatment area
- A warm or pulsing feeling
- Mild muscle twitching as nerves are stimulated
- An overall sense of relaxation
CET is non-surgical and non-invasive. There is no pain, no anesthesia, and no downtime involved in the EST portion of the treatment.
After Your Session
No Downtime
One of the biggest advantages of CET is that there is zero downtime. You can drive yourself home, return to work, or resume any normal activities immediately after your session.
What to Notice
Some patients notice improvement after their very first session, while others experience gradual improvement over multiple sessions. Pay attention to changes in:
- Pain levels
- Sensation in previously numb areas
- Sleep quality
- Balance and coordination
Your Treatment Plan
CET is typically delivered as a series of sessions over several weeks. Your personalized plan at New Promise Neuropathy will outline:
- The recommended number of sessions
- Treatment frequency
- Progress milestones to track improvement
- Any complementary recommendations
Ready for Your First Session?
New Promise Neuropathy has locations across DFW Texas, including Arlington, Frisco, Fort Worth, Denton, Las Colinas, Tyler, Weatherford, Sherman, Colleyville, and Burleson — with offices open or opening soon in Spring, TX and Missouri City, TX.
Schedule your first CET consultation today and take the first step toward real neuropathy relief.
