TENS Machine to stimulate walking

Posted by babsee @babsee, 2 days ago

I HAVE DIABETIC NEUROPATHY. HAVE FOUND THAT WALKING, BANGING BARE FEET ON CARPET, RUBBING FEET ON FLOOR CAN SOFTEN PAIN. TERRIBLE LEG BURNING AT NIGHT. ANYONE RECOMMEND A TENS MACHINE TO SIMULATE WALKING? I TRY TO CONCENTRATE ON SOMETHING PRACTICAL DAYTIME BUT LACK OF SLEEP MAKING THIS DIFFICULT. ONLY GETTING ABOUT FOUR HOURS NIGHTLY SLEEP. Thanks for your reply. babsee

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gently | @gently | 1 day ago

babsee, while I am unfamiliar with this device, https://rxfunction.com/ it seems worth a look. I wonder if those compression leggings would be any help. https://www.theactivehealthclinics.com/the-benefits-of-compression-therapy I hope you get better answers and find relief.

asteeleks | @asteeleks | 1 day ago

Babsee, I have tried a TENS Unit. It didn't help. I got an ALPHA-STIM Unit from PT. It helps a little bit. Not enough to go buy one yourself but it your insurance will buy it it might help some

linle | @linle | 5 hours ago

A vibrating plate or the sitting version by medical massage may help more ... I have the one you use while sitting and it helps

projfan | @projfan | 4 hours ago

It sounds like it helps to have something physically stimulating your skin and the layers under it. These socks are expensive, but you might want to consider trying a pair. I find their nylon versions do not help, but the wool ones do. https://www.xoskin.us/50-Pro-Series/50-XOTOES-Toe-Sock-Crew-Wool/