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I want to know more about TENS stimulation

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So true, we could all write a book about neuropathy and how it has turned our worlds upside down. I know your pain and I know your heartbeat. And I know how it feels to be alive but not living. And it's okay to be angry about it. Gus, we are positivists. We don't give up.

Lately I've been rattling on and on more than I should at this group. So I've decided to be more diplomatic. And I'll start here. Have you looked into TENS, the electrical nerve stimulator that helps relieve pain? My TENS unit should arrive today from Amazon. There is a lot of buzz about it at our Mayo Connect group plus there is a great deal of research to view on the net. Please don't ask me about it because I have no experience using it yet. But there are many members here who do have experience using TENS and other pain relieving methodologies. And for what I have read here and on Google, I believe I'll get relief.

We all suffer so much and we have no quality of life because of it. So when it comes to TENS to help relieve pain and suffering, I look at it this way. "When there is nothing to lose by trying, by all means try". I think it was the great positivist, W Clement Stone that expressed that theory ... or one of those greats I use to study through The Success Unlimited Magazine about 50 years ago. I especially hang onto the following theory, "Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain". Ouch! Have an excellent day. Hugs, CB

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Hi CB,
If in this group with all of us going through this condition we cannot vent out, then there is no other place in the world for us. You're not rattling on and on and on. We're all in the same boat and we only have each other for support since those around us have no clue nor have the desire to find out about the challenges of this condition. They simply don't care.
I just told another member as the saying goes: "what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger". We just have to adjust to try to cope with the condition and rely only on our own self and each other. That's all we have.
Day by day. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is an unknown future. And there is wisdom hidden even in pain.
Take care and have a serene weekend,
gus

Hi again CB,
In my own humble and worthless opinion, as with all other conditions or diseases, medications, therapies, etc... you name it, some things work with certain people and not do anything for others with same condition. Our bodies are so unique and different that we respond differently compared to others with same condition. One has to try and see if it might work and if not, then one has to stop. The scary part is the mysterious factor of side effects of whatever is tried if something doesn't work.
Take care,
gus