TENS machine

deb74
deb74 Online Community Member Posts: 819 Pioneering
edited March 2021 in Neurological impairments and pain
I was wondering if any of you had used a tens machine and if you found it helped. I am in absolute agony with my arthritis and was thinking about getting one rather than taking pills to help with the pain.

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  • deb74
    deb74 Online Community Member Posts: 819 Pioneering
    Thanks @woodbine.
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,464 Championing
    Yes, I've also heard they work really well for some people, but not others @deb74. It could be worth a go. Have you spoken to your doctor about it? 
  • deb74
    deb74 Online Community Member Posts: 819 Pioneering
    Hi @Tori_Scope. I have really painful joints because of my arthritis. I haven't spoken to my doctor yet but I know he isn't very keen on the idea of giving me loads of pills to take. I will talk to him and see what he thinks.Thanks
  • deb74
    deb74 Online Community Member Posts: 819 Pioneering
    Hi @Cressida. No I haven't got a nurse that I can talk to but have read a few reviews on the Arthritis UK website and people seem to be singing the praises of the machines.
  • deb74
    deb74 Online Community Member Posts: 819 Pioneering
    Hi @Cressida. I have just ordered a TENS machine!  The pain in my right hip  is getting unbearable. Like you said I have nothing to lose (except the pain) hopefully!
  • deb74
    deb74 Online Community Member Posts: 819 Pioneering
    Hi @Cressida. I Will let you you know how I get on with it. Like you said it is better than taking loads of pills.
  • deb74
    deb74 Online Community Member Posts: 819 Pioneering
    Hi @Cressida. I have just started using the tens machine. I am using it as I am typing this. This is the first time I have used it and it feels a bit weird but I am sure I will get used to it! 
  • deb74
    deb74 Online Community Member Posts: 819 Pioneering
    Hi @Cressida. It arrived on Friday but I didn't start using until yesterday. I had to get me head around the instructions first. It has got loads of programs and different speeds. I will keep you undated on how well it works on the pain.
  • deb74
    deb74 Online Community Member Posts: 819 Pioneering
    Hi @Cressida, I have used the tens machine a couple of times now and it is brilliant! I was I had bought one ages ago
  • deb74
    deb74 Online Community Member Posts: 819 Pioneering
    Hi @Cressida. You are right about not knowing until you try. The pain is still there especially when I go for a walk but after I have uses the machine for a bit the pain calms down.

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