TENS question

Harlansmummy
Harlansmummy Member Posts: 89
edited 4. Jul 2012, 02:02 in Living with Arthritis archive
I have two TENS machines, one with sticky pads that I tend to use for my knees, and one with pads on a lumbar belt that I use for SI joint pain.

Does anyone know if it is possible to use both at one time? I know you can buy TENS machines that have more than two pads, so can treat several areas at once, but I don't really want to buy another one :shock:
Twenty-something mother, home educating my wonderful son and currently TTC.

My particular flavour of arthritis is yet to be confirmed

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi again :D

    the tens I had had 4 pads.....

    I wonder how we can find out the answer to this one??? Could you contact the physio department???

    Don't want you electrocuting yourself :shock:

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • Harlansmummy
    Harlansmummy Member Posts: 89
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Toni :) I have googled but couldnt find anything about it. I'm seeing the doctor next week so I'll ask him. If he doesn't know I'll ring the physio, I hadnt thought of that. Brain fail!
    Twenty-something mother, home educating my wonderful son and currently TTC.

    My particular flavour of arthritis is yet to be confirmed
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi. I used to use one with the four pads. Each had it's own separate control. Can't see it being a problem. Local chemist may even be able to advise?
    Good luck :D
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  • 7worlds
    7worlds Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Harlansmummy. Ihave heard a few people on the forum mention using tens machines and was wondering do they help? Hope you dont mind me asking.

    Ta 7worlds
  • PaulHunt84
    PaulHunt84 Member Posts: 1
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I dont see why you cant use both machines at once. It will just be acting in the same way as a 2 channel (4 pad) TENS machine.

    2 channel machines are a lot easier though less wires and clutter. Ive been using mine that i got from Nidd Valley Mecical, (i got the recommendation off this site and by my docter), for the past 3 years. Its extremely powerful and good for my arthritic hip and sciatica. Couldnt be more happy with the service either. :D
  • Harlansmummy
    Harlansmummy Member Posts: 89
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou, I shall give it a go then :)

    7worlds - I have found it very helpful, only short term while it is actually switched on, but it does help. On the other hand my Grandad tried one and didn't think it helped at all. I did have to fiddle about with placement, intensity and program until I found what worked for me.

    Excuse any typos, I'm on my phone as my laptop has succumbed to Dell-itis
    Twenty-something mother, home educating my wonderful son and currently TTC.

    My particular flavour of arthritis is yet to be confirmed
  • 7worlds
    7worlds Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for the reply, Harlansmummy. Think i might give it a go. I think i saw somewhere that you can hire them. that might be the road to try first.

    7Worlds
  • tinso
    tinso Member Posts: 4
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i too was wondering about getting a tens machine as they have them on offer in boots at the moment anything is worth a try i figure

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