Pain relief?

[purpose]

Does anyone have any experience of using a TNS (as opposed to TENS) 'pen' for pain relief? My parents are in their 60s and have osteoarthritis (mainly in their arms/hands) and have tried glucosamine gel to no avail. Their GP is keen to feed them pills but they'd like to try Alternative therapies before they feel 'pushed' down that road.

Thankyou.

[delilahcat]

Hi Purpose,

I have one of these pens and, while they don't completely take the pain away, they do ease it. The makers claim that something like 90% of people are helped by them - I think it depends on the type of pain/ailment the person suffers from. I use my pen to ease back and shoulder pain. I also bought one for a friend who finds it helps her arthritic knees. I think the problem is there's no guarantee it will definitely work, but it was certainly worth the money in my case. 

Hope this helps - my best to your parents. 

[purpose]

Thanks delilahcat,

I think i will get one for them to try.

All the best to you :0)