Tens Machine

Me again. Does anyone use a Tens which is wireless so no need
for sticky pads ?

With mine I had to build up to full power over a few days. It had a timer.

I got one for my husband at his request for joint and muscle pain. Eventually he pronounced it "useless" and I used it for varying problems. I can't say that it helped me either so I then passed it on to someone else with a new set of pads.

Is it difficult to stick these pads in the middle of your back? Just wondered if those who live alone might find it tricky.

DH has ours on his lower back at the moment. We ordered replacement pads from Amazon and the renewed stickiness is a joy. 😂
It works for his arthritis and my gardening neck pain.

I used mine when the pain was bad Annie. I didn't have a set routine. Some days I don't use it all, others its on for hours
Remember, there are certain parts of the body, you should avoid.

Were there instructions with it?

I now have a Tens Machine, used it today. What I don’t know is
do I use it at regular times in a day or only when the pain is raging ?

My other half used a TENS for a year or so to fairly good effect until having the hip replaced.

Thank you, I have ordered one, I hope it will help me get back into my wheelchair.

My friend has bad arthritis and now also has heart issues. She was advised to stop using her tens machine as it could cause more issues with her heart? She used to use it daily. Worth asking a chemist for advice perhaps.

I have RA and have used a Tens machine for years. It was a godsend when I had spinal fractures.

Unfortunately, I am allergic to pain killing patches.

Thank you both, xx

I'd recomment an Acti Patch .these are like disposable tens .You wear them 24/7 if needed .My daughter used them for fibromyalgia pain and found them better than a conventional tensm/c because she only needed to put it on once and could leave it in situ for days .You can get them from some branches of Boots or from Amazon
My sister is currently using one for post operative pain with great results

I used one for tennis elbow and it certainly did ease the pain until it was healed. I have no knowledge how it would be for Arthritis, but it’s worth a try.
My machine was quite small and fitted with a Velcro strip.