Tens Machine

[echokilo]

It's been suggested I get one of the above - any suggestions from ABers experience regarding which type to buy and from where? TIA

[bednobs]

you can get them in lloyds chemist for about 15 quid

[furrypusscat]

Lloyds & Boots.
I have one, must admit I don't find them particularly helpful but haven't used for some time.

[rockyracoon]

I used one of these when I was in labour, I nearly chucked it out of the window!

[craft1948]

Didn't do anything for me so I gave it to the old lady next door to try......she thinks it's great.

[furrypusscat]

If an NHS physiotherapist has advised using one, they may be able to loan you one to see how you get on with it before you buy.

[daffy654]

http://www.physio-med.com/TPN-200-Plus.html

This is the same as the one that I was loaned by the physio at the hospital pain clinic.

[Old_Geezer]

I have one somewhere. Didn't seem to do a lot for me, which was disappointing given the hype and enthusiasm around them. But maybe you will have a different experience. Any good Chemist shop should have them.

[annieigma]

I have one, and it works if you are in severe pain, as the pain the tens machine inflicts is greater than the back/muscle pain etc. I use mine on the "wave" setting, it slowly increases in power, then ebbs away, then back etc. I do find that it works for me, and after using it for an hour I feel much better for several hours, although i think the effect may be psycological, a different pain to take your mind of the primary pain.
Annie.

[fruitsalad]

i brought mine from my local chemist total cost was £27.99 that was also with some spare pads I came in from work today with terrible pain in my lower back half hour with the tens machine on and the pain was eased

[echokilo]

Thanks everyone xx