TENS question
Harlansmummy
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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:
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
My particular flavour of arthritis is yet to be confirmed
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Hi again
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:
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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.
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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 luckMe-Tony
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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 7worlds0 -
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.0 -
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-itisTwenty-something mother, home educating my wonderful son and currently TTC.
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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.
7Worlds0 -
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 figure0
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