Experiences with

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

I would like to share my experience with transcutaneous (that means through the skin) electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a method of pain relief using a mild electrical current. A TENS machine is a small inexpensive device with electrodes connected to sticky pads.

(Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation): For those who have used TENS units, how effective have you found them in managing hand joint pain during flare-ups? I'm keen to hear your personal experiences, tips, and any other non-medication strategies you've found helpful.

I was diagnosed in my early 20s after my second laparoscopy. I had surgery around 19/20 yrs old looking for Endo and they found cysts on my ovaries. Second surgery they went in looking for cysts and found Endo. Sadly the hospital I went to just didn't know enough at the time (about 12 years ago) and

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Sooo I have finally been referred to another hospital to hopefully help me! It took my consultant 5 weeks to click the button to refer me, but once she had, the new hospital had me booked in for an MRI scan (I don’t know why I’m going but at least something is happening) so that is my morning tomorrow

Last week Liz Kendal said that from November 2026 anyone who doesn't score 4 points in at least one of the daily living activities will lose their PIP. I took that to mean that anyone who currently gets the PIP daily living component because they scored 8 points of more, but didn't get a single 4 point

hi everyone! I just wanted to post and share my journey so far and see if anyone else had similar experiences before getting diagnosed. I know this isn’t a professional page but any help and guidance is appreciated. I have had extremely heavy periods since 11 years old, going through most of a

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Only 10% of non-surgical treatments for back problems kill pain, says review https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/18/only-10-of-non-surgical-treatments-for-back-problems-kill-pain-says-review This is a half-way interesting article. My Ma, who obviously has AMN, yet she refuses to admit

I have recently been looking at using a tens unit to help with unstable angina pain. I know it does not work for everyone but figured I would try. However it seems a bit difficult to get info on exactly where to place the electrodes. Does anyone have some input on where they are placed. There seems

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Been a while this has been occurring now, I always wrote it off, but lately it's been getting to me. I'll expand. I sleep on my front, always have. Often than not with my arms under the pillow. But for a while now, I wake up and my arms are killing me. Up, brush teeth, etc and I have forgotten

Can a tens unit calm RLS?

Hi, this is my first post here. I had an MRI at the end of last year confirming widespread deep endometriosis including adhesions with my right ovary stuck between bowel. I was put on monthly Prostap injections & Tibolone while waiting for surgery. I also have a mirena coil in already. I absolutely

I was diagnosed with AF a few weeks ago.I also have a lot of arthritis in my spine shoulders etc This may be a silly question, but will it still be ok to use my tens machine or would it affect my AF.?

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I fell and hurt my back. I wondered if I could use a Tens machine. I'm not sure if it's safe with AF. Has anyone used one with AF?

Has anyone tried to use a tens machine to relieve the pain from spinal compression fractures please? Getting desperate!!! I'd be grateful for any feedback. Thank you.

now I have chair back pain-used a TENS unit, and only helped for short time-any suggestions- PT? Debbie