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MargaretR

11-09-2007 22:37

Tens Machine

I got this gadget from Lloyds pharmacy today at a special offer price of £14.99 - needed another £4 for batteries.
I have used it twice and am quite impressed.
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I am using it for shouder pain which radiates from my arthritic neck, (worsened by hunching over a pc for hours)
The sensation is quite startling - like being pummelled by a masseur - strong enough to make me jolt.
Anybody else here using one?
Does it relieve your pain too?

Speedy

11-09-2007 22:40

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My girlfriend used one during her pregnancy and it worked brilliantly for her.

MargaretR

11-09-2007 22:45

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I read up about them before buying - there are 2 types -one for labour pains and one other pain - but dont know how they differ.

madmal_1

11-09-2007 22:56

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I HAVE USED ONE OF THESE FOR YEARS VERY GOOD WHITH PAIN

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Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 470151)

MargaretR

11-09-2007 23:01

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I noticed that pain relief was better second time using
Was this the same for you?

And does it continue to get more effective the more you use it?

madmal_1

11-09-2007 23:13

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you can get num to it just give yourself a break from it thats what i do

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Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 470166)

I noticed that pain relief was better second time using
Was this the same for you?

And does it continue to get more effective the more you use it?

lindsay ormerod

12-09-2007 06:27

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You can hire them for pregancy and I think they are more powerful.
We sell a lot of them at Boots and ours are more expensive than Lloyds; not sure if the specifications are the same.

WillowTheWhisp

12-09-2007 06:32

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I borrowed one from somebody once bit it didn't seem to have any effect at all. Maybe it was faulty as everyone else seems very impressed with them. Or maybe it's just me. I think I'm a bit odd.

jackyalex

12-09-2007 09:04

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are they any good for lower back pain ? hubby has been interested in getting one for his back , he has lower back pain and he sometimes cant move , will the tens machine help ?

MargaretR

12-09-2007 09:13

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I think that the results vary from person to person, but at £14.99 there is not much to be lost trying (if it doesnt work for him you could resell on ebay)

jackyalex

12-09-2007 09:19

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i think i may go and buy one for him , as the docs only give him painkillers and they dont do much good

MargaretR

12-09-2007 09:28

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Originally Posted by jackyalex (Post 470252)

i think i may go and buy one for him , as the docs only give him painkillers and they dont do much good

They sell out quick - I had to wait for a new stock delivery arriving yesterday - got mine from the Lloyds on Blackburn Rd next to docs.
I thought it was duff and went back with it because I couldnt get the digital read out to show the settings -the salesgirl just peeled off the plastic printed bit which was covering the display and all was well :o

jackyalex

12-09-2007 10:06

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oh margaret you went all the way back to the chemist, what are you like , its all sorted now then , how often do you use it ?

MargaretR

12-09-2007 10:10

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Originally Posted by jackyalex (Post 470256)

oh margaret you went all the way back to the chemist, what are you like , its all sorted now then , how often do you use it ?

Twice a day for the 15 minute programme.
Just happen to be using it right now, before my midday nap, and will use again at bedtime.
There are 8 strengths of setting - find that setting 3 is enough for me - I suspect that stronger would have me jumping off my chair :D

madmal_1

12-09-2007 14:28

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Originally Posted by jackyalex (Post 470240)

are they any good for lower back pain ? hubby has been interested in getting one for his back , he has lower back pain and he sometimes cant move , will the tens machine help ?

yes it used to do bottom of my spine

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