I am thinking of trying one on the back of my neck for neuro pain
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Members shared mixed but mostly positive experiences using TENS machines for fibromyalgia and chronic pain, with several describing it as a... Read more
Yes I use a TENs machine and it really does help me alot .I have arthritis as well as fibromyalgia and a fused disc in my neck .Have found it useful for days when I've taken as many medications as is safe .you can use TENs machine as often as you like as it's drug free. I have also found it useful for car journeys ,sitting for periods of time .Have regained some of my life because of it ,before going to cinema or on coach trips was impossible.
Have you used one with a therapist before? That is my only worry. Yes I have one its some relief but I have used them with a therapist for rehab after injuries so I reuse the tecniques taught to me by a PhD therapist for those areas only. This can be more harmful is missused so check with doctor to send you to a therapist to advisor placement and levels to help you.
I've just ordered one. I had one in labour and I think it helped. I've got to the point when I am willing to try anything. Will let I know in the next few weeks how I get on. I have gone wireless with it as I use to have issues with the wires falling off etc. Let's see how it goes huh.
Hiya l regularly use a tens machine they do work any part of my body hurts badly l put it on l swear by them before l was diagnosed with fibromialgia l pulled my ahcillies tendon in my right leg pisiotherapy lent me one to use at home it was a god send l was on crutches for a month or so my GP said l'd pulled it trying to compensate walking the way l walked with my chronic lower back pain l invested in one a few years ago highly recommend them
Do you know if tens device is covered by health insurance?