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Has anyone tried the TENS machine for pain?

Posted by popolopo @popolopo, Apr 2, 2018

Has anyone tried the "Tens"machine for pain? There are many kinds sold on Amazon. Dr Ho is advertised on tv a lot. I have a cheaper model and use it on my shoulder and hip but no success that I can notice so far.

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painsurvivor | @painsurvivor | Oct 4 9:23am
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@painsurvivor I have always put it on the areas that are bothering me that day. I keep turning it up until I get the desired strengths. If it starts hurting back it down until you get used to it. Keep titrating up slowly until it blocks the pain.
I hope this helps you!

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@jhrivers Thank you so much. I will use it today. Thanks sooo much for your help!!

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phoenix1959 | @phoenix1959 | Oct 5 9:10am

they work well on my lumbar spine pain

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BeBold | @bebold | Oct 5 10:10am

A long time ago. I found for sciatica, I would turn it up so high in both places, I was just substituting pain for pain. It did not help the pain (I was post 3 Lumb Lams) Distraction?
Betty

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taillie | @taillie | Oct 5 12:25pm

My experience is cheep models do not work on real pain. You need to research quality . They can help

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gamabcky | @gamabcky | Oct 5 12:44pm
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My experience is cheep models do not work on real pain. You need to research quality . They can help

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@taillie
I have a battery operated tens unit recommended by surgeon prior to surgery. Use it periodically for nerve pain, and believe it gives moderate relief.

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cliocarmel | @cliocarmel | 45 minutes ago

Yes! It has been very helpful with my joint and muscle pain. I would encourage you to try it.

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