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@campana, I tried a tens unit for about 6 weeks when I was first diagnosed with small fiber PN but it didn't really help with the numbness symptoms that I have. I think others have used tens unit with some success. The one I had was a programmable tens unit with 2 separate large pads that you placed your feet on. There is another discussion on Connect that you may want to post your question on where members are discussing tens units.
Has anyone had success using Tens on their feet?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-had-success-using-tens-on-their-feet/
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I am using the TENS unit that John is describing. I don't have the sharp pains, only numbness and burning. The tens unit gives electrical stimulus to the feet and lower legs. I didn't think it was helping, until we went on vacation last year and I didn't want to take it along. I quickly realized that what it was doing was keeping my ankles more limber, and also lessening the feeling of the skin tightness. (Sometimes my skin feels like it is going to pop because there isn't enough room for my foot). SO therefore, I use it every morning for 30 - 40 minutes.