Tens machines.

barry2013
barry2013 Member Posts: 151
edited 16. Jan 2013, 07:06 in Living with Arthritis archive
I brought a tens machine last year when I first had trouble with my knees and it proved a great help on my train journey to work. Now retired I have stopped using it. Am going into hosp on 12th Feb for a TKR on my right knee. I am getting a lot of pain while in bed and don't get much sleep, does anyone know if you can use a tens machine in bed.
Many thanks.
Barry.

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  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Do you mean overnight, ie leave it running for the whole night? Mine has a timer and automatically stops after 15 mins. I'm not sure you should use it for long periods but there is no reason not to use it in bed as such. I use mine on my back while lying down and so do use it in bed.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I was given a TENs to use in hospital (whilst in bed) but it was only for a limited time, about ten minutes per session. I can't see why you shouldn't use it in short bursts. I hope it helps to bring some relief. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barry
    The others have said it all, they can be used in bed, but there are warning has to the length of time you should use them...good Luck with the op and please let us know how you get on x
    Love
    Barbara
  • barry2013
    barry2013 Member Posts: 151
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks everyone, will try it out tonight.
  • barry2013
    barry2013 Member Posts: 151
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Life is a funny old thing, enjoyed a great nights sleep last night with no problems at all.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's good news! I hope the same happens tonight. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Airwave!
    Airwave! Member Posts: 2,471
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Years ago the TENS machine was helpful, I'd use it for an hour at a time a few days in a row. I suspect that there are different power outputs on the various machines, a NHS one may well be more powerful than one brought in the high street?

    For knowledge of adverse affects, if any, ask at your gp/physio centre?

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