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Has anyone had success with TENS machines and massagers on the market?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jan 27 1:14pm | Replies (26)
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@forestlodge

I have neuropathy in both feet. Testing a TENS device on my forearm gives ample sensation but with electrodes on each foot, or both electrodes on one foot, there is no sensation felt due to nerve damage.
Do you consider it possible, that while no sensation is felt, that some nerve benefit could be achieved?
Thank you.

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Berk | @gba | Feb 15 2:22pm

Check out scrambler therapy. Much stronger than 10's

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 18 6:42pm

Welcome @forestlodge, There is another discussion where members have shared their experience with using a TENS unit that might be helpful to read what has been shared.
--- Has anyone had success with TENS machines and massagers on the market?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-had-success-with-tens-machines-and-massagers-on-the-market/.

I tried an expensive Zopec DT-1200 when I first started looking for something that would help but it really didn't do much for me. It did give my wife quite a shock when she decided she wanted to put her feet on it to see what it felt like 😂. It had quite a few different settings and levels of intensity. I could tell the difference if I cranked it up but it didn't help my neuropathy at all. I stopped using if after about 6 weeks.

I see from your other post that you also are getting some results from taking Alpha Lipoic acid, B12 and D3 daily under the supervision of your doctor. I think that it's great to hear that your doctor is working with you to help the symptoms. If you haven't already seen this, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a pretty comprehensive list of supplements that have been found to help with neuropathy on their list of complementary and alternative treatments here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Complementary-and-Alternative-Treatments-Revised-2020-final.-1.pdf

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