Tens Machine??

mouseymousey99

Hello
Llyods are advertising these again starting at £14.99 for a single channel? What do you think of them - are they any good? I have arthritis in the spine as well as just about everywhere else! I'm cutting back on the painkillers (personal choice). But thats just me - it may be relevant to lots of others. Also, I noticed they say don't use it if you have any med implants?? Would new joints count as?? thanks....

zzzLazyDaisy

I am thinking of getting the dual channel one at £19.99

I don't know if new knees count as implants - but I guess they might, so it would be worth checking that out with your GP / medical adviser?

Edited to make it clear that I'm not offering medical advice :-))

sleepymy

I think answering this would constitute as medical advice under MSE rules. For any sort of medical device/treatment you really need to make the decision with your doctor.

mines great when my vertebrae seize

zzzLazyDaisy

info here:

http://www.lloydspharmacytensmachine.com/

allydowd

I would either ask for the number of the manufacturer and ask them about suitability or better still go to your GP and ask for a referral to the hospital Pain Clinic. If the Pain Clinic judge a TENS to be suitable they will loan you one for free.

zzzLazyDaisy

sleepymy wrote: »

I think answering this would constitute as medical advice under MSE rules. For any sort of medical device/treatment you really need to make the decision with your doctor.

mines great when my vertebrae seize

I should add - I do agree with sleepy, anyone considering getting one of these should consult their medical adviser(s) to make sure it is suitable.

Also, good tip about the pain clinic - never thought about that!

foxxymynx

I agree with what was said about a pain clinic. Other than that, a good physiotherapist will advise how to use one properly. TENs only work when they're on. If used correctly for many people they'll help to a degree.

allydowd

For info on Pain Clinics ask your GP or go to:

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Pain/Pages/Longtermpain.aspx

suzanne

Hi all,

I do recommend your pain clinic/GP for a Free:money: loan to see if it is suitable for you.

My pain clinic were very comprehensive on how to use it, where to place pads etc... invaluable advice :-)

Hope this helps
Suzanne

bebe

In reply to the Lloyd's ten's machine,yes they do work,but not on joint pain,only on muscle pain ( from experience ) you cannot put it on spine,neck, etc.so may not help arthur of the spine.Yes if in any doubt ask gp, or chemist.Our physio's in this area didn't know as much as local chemist.

dabbit

When I had my amputation I was given all manner of pills and help to relieve the phantom pain but nothing worked. I then invested in a Boots Tens machine and it worked wonders! However some years on when I get phantoms pains the Tens machine doesn't touch them - not sure why? As for the one you mention my daughter recently bought one and it broke shortly after, might have been a fluke might be the norm I can't say, but sometimes a few extra pounds is worth paying out (my own Tens machine still works from about 8-10 years ago)