My new tens machine

Hi all. Thought I would come on here and read posts/reply, as I can't sleep...again!

I recently bought myself a tens machine from Lloyds chemist. It was only a cheap one in the sale, but my physio said not to pay too much for one, as they don't work for everyone. I have used it on my lower back and leg, and I must say, that it gave me some relief.

I had a nerve block procedure done only a few months ago, and sadly it has not worked. Then to top it all off, my back went a few days ago, which has led to sciatic pain down my leg. It's one thing after the other with me, and it's taking its toll on me, mentally and physically.

I have my mental health assessment in the morning, so all wish me luck! I know I'm going to break down there.

At least I have my outlet on here now, to say how I feel, etc. It's not always easy to talk to your nearest and dearest.

Night, night all. My eyes are tired now! Hugs all. xxx

[TheAuthor]

Hi Cloudgirl41

I am so genuinely delighted to read that you have found some relief with you new TENS Machine, and I want to sincerely wish you continued success with this. I am genuinely sorry to read that your procedure did not work for you though.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Hidden]

Just use it as prescribed and enjoy the moments you get a small relief. I work at a place that I have access to this too. For some strange reason it took until now to realize and start using this modality myself. I think it's very beneficial to bring blood supply back to the area and break up spasms in the muscles. Check to see duration & frequency though! Hope you find peace 🙂

[Hartleyhare2]

Hi, hopefully your in the land of nod now! If nothing else the tens machines cause a distraction from the pain. Personally anything that stimulates the nerves has got to be a good thing as that's where our problem lays.

Best wishes

Patrick x

[Hidden in reply to Hartleyhare2]

I would rather not have my nerves stimulated thanks Hartleyhare2

They are simulated enough. The slightest touch sends sends shock waves through my body and a TENS machine is sheer torture, even on the lowest setting.

Ill stick with my hot baths.

[Hartleyhare2 in reply to Hidden]

Fair enough we are all different! I must admit I wished I liked long baths but find it difficult to stay still for so long plus getting out can be a problem. Enjoy your soaks!

[neesey1005]

Good luck today - yes I find my tens machine helps x

[deejames]

I find my tens invaluable for pain. It works partly by blocking the pain signals getting to the brain and partly by stimulating the area with a kind of massage. I initially though it wasn't working for me but now I couldn't do without mine.

Dee

[Hidden]

Good luck on your mental health assessment.

Done it myself and was given a diagnosis of fibro fog.

Sue

[annacruachan]

Like you Hidden I have recently started using a TENS machine, and luckily for me it works. Just to have a pain-free hour is wonderful and it lasts for a bit after it's switched off. There seems to be no one thing that relieves the pain but a number of things along with medication can make it more bearable.

Good wishes for your assessment today. Anna xx

[Dizzytwo]

I have been using a TENS machine for the last 20 years I find it very helpful. I had it on my shoulder before bed last night. I wish you luck with yours. Like the doctor says not everything works for everyone no matter what it is.

Mo

[rosewine]

Good luck with your mental assessment hope it all goes well. Glad the Tens is giving you some relief if it reeally works for you you can always get a more powerful one with more choice of modes etc but the LLoyds is a good basic model I ahd one for years until it unfortunately broke.x

[rosie-2015]

Hi I'm sorry to hear about all the pain that you're in, year's ago i had a slipped disc and sciatica my physio advised acupuncture and it really helped, i also suffer from cervical spondolosis and i tried acupuncture for that but it didn't help, it's a case of trial and error, i hope you find something to help you soon gentle hugs rosie xx

[taffy1958]

HI, So glad the tens machine works for you. My daughter has bought one and she says it helps her. She has fibro as well, I thought I would give it a go, but like may rose 54 I thought I was being tortured as I got an electric shock all over, that was on the lowest setting lol. I can laugh about it now but at the time it was painful. We are all different. Good luck x

[Field007]

Hi

I came across a tens type pen called paingone plus. Works really well especially in the middle of the night when you need something but haven’t got the energy for connecting the normal tens pads. Also fits nicely in a handbag and can be used over clothes.

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