Anyone ever used a TENS machine before?

Do they work?
Is it worth buying one?
I just ordered one, now im in that post decision state of second guessing myself

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I have one, I've liked the results I've had with it. I'd say they're mostly worth it, so long as you have the right expectations and don't go crazy on the hardware.

NOS4R2 · 41-45

@dirge someone else warned me to take it easy and go low to start with.

dirge

@NOS4R2 yeah, you can get the wild stuff that has dozens of pad/connectors, but I'd say you probably want to work up to that; if you'd ever need it at all.

NOS4R2 · 41-45

@dirge hahahaha. I got one with all the wild stuff 🤣

PaisleyHeart · F

@NOS4R2 Yes, start low. Very low. I did PT after several surgeries. During one PT visit they wanted me to try a Tens unit. Ok, no problem. The Tens rep was even there, knew the thing well. They hooked me up. And gave me a pep talk. Ooook… then the rep started the unit, and at first it was ok. I felt a zapping but mild. That rep must’ve been into inflicting pain because he kept dialing up and my god it was painful. I kept telling him enough. He ignored me. I rarely cry with physical pain but he purposely brought me to tears.

NOS4R2 · 41-45

@PaisleyHeart GOODNESS, that sounds awful!
Did you ever go back or try it again?

PaisleyHeart · F

@NOS4R2 I didn’t have to deal with the rep again and said no to the Tens unit. Bad experience for me.