Hi
Like many (I suppose most of you) I am experiencing awful pain in my feet, knees, one shoulder and my hands. After 3 years I have just been told I have been granted the funding for benepali injections. I just wondered if anyone has tried using a tens machine to ease the pain?
Wishing you all some pain free time
Amanda
Hello Amanda, I use the tens machine but not on my own, it's part of my physiotherapy (once a week or once every other week depending on my pains). However, what I noticed is that tens machine only helps with my lumbar and neck pain, but no with the shoulder or knee pain. Of course, it helps because at least I can forget of some of the pains for a while.
In any case, I think you should consult with your physician because using it by yourself you can worsen the pains.
Cheers,
I borrowed a TENS machine from the local pharmacy for a couple of weeks to try it out. Then they took the money I had paid off the price of the machine when I decided to buy it.
It helps mainly with the sciatica that I also get. I also use it if I have localised pain, for example, in my costochondral joints either side of my breast bone. It came with instructions for the various positions and pain.
I have had a tens macine for years now, just a small one from lloyds, but it does the trick when my painkillers struggle to cope. I use it mainly on larger joints, shoulders, knees etc. I found that once you get the positioning of the pads right it really does help. Overall, a very worthwhile investment for a few pounds.
you sound like me. The tens unit can be helpful but it's time consuming and restrictive. You have to do it at least every day
Many thanks for sharing your experiences. I have now ordered one from Lloyd's pharmacy. I am hoping to use it when woken up at night with leg pain and can't get back to sleep.
Hope it gives you some relief Amanda. I use mine mainly on my hands and bought the conductive glove which spreads the charge. It's been a good investment for me.
Where will I be in another ten years?
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