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August 5, 2018
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Members shared mixed experiences with TENS machines for fibromyalgia and sciatica pain, with some finding significant relief for back and leg... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with TENS machines for fibromyalgia and sciatica pain, with some finding significant relief for back and leg pain while others reported little to no benefit. Several members described practical approaches that worked for them, including turning the intensity up high to create a distracting sensation, combining TENS with heat and ice therapy, targeting large muscle groups, and pairing treatment with stretches like the pigeon pose for sciatica. A recurring theme was that fibromyalgia affects everyone differently, so finding the right settings and techniques requires personal experimentation, with some members emphasizing the importance of proper instruction and reminding others to avoid TENS use if they have a pacemaker.

A MyFibroTeam Member

i used one for several years and after concentrating on my large muscles, I felt better all over. I am getting a new one. They are available online now and not too expensive. Fibro affects all of us so differently so you just have to experiment to find what works for you. My very best to you. tens unit is how I described my search.

August 5, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Tried three different home based 10s and 0 help two different ones at a medical level (in hospital) and again 0 help or use.
At first it was alright but at the level i needed it is ineffective

August 5, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi!
Try the yoga posture pigeon pose or a figure four. It's a hip opening pose but really helps with sciatica.

I do not suffer with that from fibro but I didn't in my pregnancies.

August 6, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I bet there is a YouTube video for that make and model - there is most everything else.

August 6, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I own a TENS machine. I got mine from Amazon for less than 40 dollars. I wish only that I knew better how to use it, because I feel sort of like an orangutan with a smart phone. I know more about smart phones. There should be good manuals. Or a book: How To Use Your TENS Machine, or TENS Machines for Dummies. 😉

August 6, 2018

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