Tens Machine

Hi to all, Has anyone experienced the use of a Tens Machine? If so does it work and/or can it be used for people with Fibromyalgia and anyone who is Asthmatic?

[trisha64]

hi della . i have a tens machine and the best i can say is some days its great other days it can make things worse ,

[Hidden in reply to trisha64]

Hi there, i suppose that's the thing with Fibro anyway,some days bearable some days not at all and can seem worse with certain stimuli etc,that's why i asked about it really,thanks for the reply xx

[charlie_red]

Hello,

I've been using the TENS machine for the last two years, I feel it takes a few hours to work. I did replace the small pads with bigger rectangle ones since they cover a bigger area .. Do you attend a pain clinic? The one I go has people who show how to work the TENS and where to place the pads to get the best use out of it. If not most chemists would be able to show you how it works .. The one that I has a few settings on it which can help different kinds of pain.

Hope this helps xx

[Hidden in reply to charlie_red]

Hi there, no i don't attend a pain clinic i just see my G/P regularly he is a fantastic Dr i am lucky to have him! Thanks for the info xx

[charlie_red in reply to Hidden]

Thanks good plus you can get them quite cheap, don't need to buy a dear one when they all do the same hehe xx

[Jane64]

Hi,

I have one but haven't used it for a while. I was using it quite often and sometimes it did help, but other times I didn't really notice much difference. The pads have to be replaced quite often too.

Good luck with yours x

[Hidden in reply to Jane64]

i haven't got one yet going to ask my G/P and see what he suggests,many thanks for the reply Take care xx

[Hidden]

hi yes last year i bought a tens macchine i thought it would work but it was rubbish made no difference to me at all but that is just my experience alot on here may say they are fantastic as with everything you really have to try it for yourself what is not good for one is a triumph for others it is trial and error isnt it but good luck i actally had it a week and toook it back saying it kept cutting out and got my money back as it was £5o and thats alot of money good luck and i would def give it ago it may be fantastic for you love to you diddle x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Diddle x

[iggily2008]

ive had one for years n find it only helps sometimes, ive found a hot water bottle n a few spliffs works much better than the 42 tabs the drs put me on!

hope this helps

Jozzy

[Hidden in reply to iggily2008]

Lol! Yes i find a hot water bottle helps,must give the spliffs try! x

[chilli50 in reply to iggily2008]

Lol

[chilli50 in reply to chilli50]

Lol jozzy. i know just what you mean! I find it helps as a couple of spliffs in the evening relax me and reduce my pain slightly. Cant be doing with standing outside when having them at the moment tho, the weather here is atrocious to say the least! I would never suggest this to anyone else but it works for me qiute often. im curious to see how many other people do.it too though

love chilli xxx

[linksy]

Hi I have a tens machine and i was using it to help with my hip and back pain it does help but you have to persevere i went to a pain management course with an organisation called mind. It helped to stop the pain messages going to my hip. i used it 3 times a day and just left the pads on and took the machine off inbetween treatment times. give it a good go if your using one. you'll either love it or hate it. Hope this helps lesley x

[Hidden in reply to linksy]

I have terrible hip pain have done for many years(my right hip is the worst painful every day) I'm going to ask my G/P about a Tens machine see if i can hire one before i buy1 Thanks xx

[Hidden]

Many thanks xxx

[Gracie59]

I was given a TENS machine by my local Pain Clinic - it's awkward for me to use it as the cables get tangled up every time I go to the loo! (Sorry - too much information).

I have thought about getting a wireless one, but have no idea if these are any good.

[theshadow]

I have had a tens machine for years, was about £30. It definatley helps with musle spasam pain, but not much else. Worth trying though. Mine has width & pulse choices, I would recommend that as some of the settings I can't tollerate. Main prob is the sticky pads don't last long, keep falling off or stick to your clothes. Some hospitals give you a free month's trial, may be worth asking?

Hope this helps you. xx