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Tens machines. Has anyone tried them ?

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Flutterbie57
Flutterbie57

I recently had immediate improvement in a knee joint after a Chiropractor used a zappy type machine on it. I suspect it was a Tens machine. I will find out from her exactly what it is.

I don't know if the knee problem was related to PMR of course, but I am now keen to get one if it can relieve a few problems

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  • Michdonn
    Michdonn Flutterbie57

    Posted

    Yes, Flutterbie, on my back a number of years ago. It did help with my muscle spasms.🙂 Good luck with the rest of your journey. Think positive and smile.

    • Flutterbie57
      Flutterbie57 Michdonn

      Posted

      Thanks Michdonn. They are having a revival here and are being sold on the TV, but I havn't found anyone who has tried them.

    • constance.de
      constance.de Flutterbie57

      Posted

      I have one, don't use it much though! Can't say it helps a lot, but doing anything at all helps us to feel better.

      If you do buy one get it without wires - they get in the way.

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn Flutterbie57

      Posted

      My wife and i both used ours, we no longer have it . Must not have made one of our moves. Good luck! 🙂

    • Flutterbie57
      Flutterbie57 constance.de

      Posted

      Thanks Constance, it sounds like a good tip. The chemist is looking into which machines are available in the country for me.

  • BettyE
    BettyE Flutterbie57

    Posted

    Yes, I have one which I bought on a friend's recommendation when I had all the pains which turned out to be PMR.

    It turned out to be one of my best buys ever because the GP I saw to check ok to use said she used one herself but got me to describe my symptoms which included weight loss. Together with raised ESR and CRP I got a very prompt diagnosis.

    I find it a comfort rather than a cure for my OA and my neighbour borrowed his daughter's and agreed it helped with a badly strained hand.

  • EileenH
    EileenH Flutterbie57

    Posted

    Not that I imagine for a moment this is a problem for any of us but they are said to be very good for period pain! There is even a very small one you can wear for relief of that and similar long lasting pain.

    • Flutterbie57
      Flutterbie57 EileenH

      Posted

      And bladder control !!!! The woman in the chemist was so excited about it, she repeated herself 3 times . She gave it a glowing report !

    • EileenH
      EileenH Flutterbie57

      Posted

      That's a new one on me!!!!!! Must look that up... (Not for me!)

  • karenjaninaz
    karenjaninaz Flutterbie57

    Posted

    I tried a TENS device on my PMR hip bursitis and it didn't help at all - MAYBE even irritated it. PERHAPS ITS good for non PMR pains.

    • constance.de
      constance.de karenjaninaz

      Posted

      No! I was told at the beginning they were no good for hips. They are recommended for people with PMR and OA.

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