I want to know more about TENS stimulation

Hi, happy to answer any questions you might have. I have a tens unit that accommodates four pads on two separate channels so yes, you can use them in multiple locations at the same time and when I apply them in the right positions and adjust the intensity levels to what’s tolerable, I find I get instant relief, particularly in my back. Yes, you can travel with it and conceal the wires and the controlling unit in your clothing. On occasion I’ve even slept with it on all night. Hope you find this information useful and are able to find the same level of relief that I did. You just have to experiment a bit. I do keep an extra supply of pads and batteries on hand because I use it a lot.
Good luck.

Oh, thank you, thank you thank you thank you thank you for answering my questions. How did you test what you can tolerate? Did you try it on your hand or your leg ... I tried searching for "TENS intensity" on the net, but confusion popped up. I ask these questions because I don't want to hurt myself. And there is no neurologist practicing in my county.

It sounds like you have found the TENS-happy-medium. So now you can get out walk and socially engage like normal people. That's what I look forward to doing. Many hugs and blessings to you. And thank you for taking the time to answer my questions, as trivial as they may be.

I just ordered a TENS today. Hope it reliefs my neuropathy and back pain. I'm sorry you've experienced so much pain and suffering. And I pray you find something that offers some relief. At this group, we really do need each other, don't we? Hugs, CB

Hey Gus,

Oh, wow! I'm so sorry for your suffering. I take a slew of vitamins and minerals. Why did your primary tell you to go off of them? I take things like Boswellia, Turmeric, Omega 3's for a few. I can't imagine going off of those. But I'm curious to know why with you. My PA is a Nurtitionist and she has never mentioned going off of the supplements. In fact she is the one that got me on Alpha Lipoic Acid. I hope your specialist gives you good news. You deserve it. Hugs, CB

Hi CB,
I also was taking nerve vitamins along with many prescriptions for nerve conditions. I have tried them all. Since nothing worked with me and my PCP was concerned with all the possible side effects of all medications I've tried, she finally told me to stop everything and just stay on the blood pressure medication. The new neurologist put me on 600mg of Alpha Lipoic acid. I've been on it for 2-3 weeks now. I saw her today and there are more tests I need to do. However, she definitely confirmed the large fiber neuropathy and the cervicaland lumbar radiculopathy. She is starting me on corticosteroids for 10 days with tapering doses and then I will start a new medication used for nerves and epilepsy. She still does not have the full picture as it was only the second time I'm seeing her. She is also referring me to a spinal orthopedic specialist to check on the horrendous pain in my right shoulder which is almost rendering my whole right arm useless and I am right handed. This could be form the cervical nerve being pinched at C7-C8. Plus she also referred me to a neuromuscular specialist who may have more answers. I guess we shall see and I am living day by day with each new day holding something different as far as neuropathy is concerned.
But believe me, no physical pain compares to the emotional pain of having to deal with the condition all alone. That in itself can take a major toll on a person.
So, this is my story so far. I feel each person with neuropathy can write a book on what they go through.
Thanks for your message and take care

Hi CB,
I also was taking nerve vitamins along with many prescriptions for nerve conditions. I have tried them all. Since nothing worked with me and my PCP was concerned with all the possible side effects of all medications I've tried, she finally told me to stop everything and just stay on the blood pressure medication. The new neurologist put me on 600mg of Alpha Lipoic acid. I've been on it for 2-3 weeks now. I saw her today and there are more tests I need to do. However, she definitely confirmed the large fiber neuropathy and the cervicaland lumbar radiculopathy. She is starting me on corticosteroids for 10 days with tapering doses and then I will start a new medication used for nerves and epilepsy. She still does not have the full picture as it was only the second time I'm seeing her. She is also referring me to a spinal orthopedic specialist to check on the horrendous pain in my right shoulder which is almost rendering my whole right arm useless and I am right handed. This could be form the cervical nerve being pinched at C7-C8. Plus she also referred me to a neuromuscular specialist who may have more answers. I guess we shall see and I am living day by day with each new day holding something different as far as neuropathy is concerned.
But believe me, no physical pain compares to the emotional pain of having to deal with the condition all alone. That in itself can take a major toll on a person.
So, this is my story so far. I feel each person with neuropathy can write a book on what they go through.
Thanks for your message and take care

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

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

Sorry, Gus, I missed what you said in this passage and I need to address it. Gus said, "But believe me, no physical pain compares to the emotional pain of having to deal with the condition all alone. That in itself can take a major toll on a person."

Wow, so true, Gus. This is exactly where I stand (with no live body to talk to in person) and that's partially why I ran on and on incoherantly recently at this group. My best friend confident and older sister, died three years ago and I have no one anymore. I am so lost without her. I have no one who is on the same mental wave-length as me, especially when it comes to naturopathy healthcare. I have people from church and one semi-friend, but no trusting friend confident. I talk to the Lord and He guides me. But I'm a realist, and I need a human body to communicate with from time to time.