Muscle massager gun Vs. TENS Unit?

Found this online, a person here also has neuropathy and pain and numbness in their feet and mentions a TENS unit.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-had-success-with-tens-machines-and-massagers-on-the-market/

When I tore my tendon in my left arm I was going to physical therapy and they would put two pads on or around that area and then would set the intensity on the TENS unit.

After I had my surgery I was in a soft cast for 6 weeks or something, and when that came off my arm was frozen... I wasn't able to bend my elbow so had to do more physical therapy for that, again with the TENS unit.

That's been my only experience with TENS units, I don't know how it would work with someone who has neuropathy though.

I would definitely consult with a doctor for their recommendation.

What little I know about TENS machines would seem to indicate they would not be effective or safe for a person with neuropathy, but PLEASE check with a doctor first.

I have used a tens unit in conjunction with chiropractic treatment. It was helpful to rid of nerve pain. I also needed massage for my butt.
Actually I received knots that tens unit could not address but was taken care of by the right massage therapist. I was actually burning my skin and muscles with electricity overusing the tens unit.

Tens unit might be better to reopen blood flow and vessels it stimulates muscles vessels and nerves; therefore the massager would be equally as effective on dead nerves. I’m no professional id try the tens but the massager is likely just as effective

It's a doctor she should be asking, not a chat-site.

You might find people here who'd found such-and-such a treatment safe and effective but it is very unwise to assume it will be so for everyone.

No, TENS units are generally not considered safe for people with heart problems, especially those with pacemakers, defibrillators, or unstable heart conditions, as the electrical currents can interfere with devices or potentially affect heart rhythm, requiring strict medical consultation first. Always consult a doctor or physiotherapist before using a TENS unit if you have a heart condition, as electrodes should never be placed on the chest, neck, or near any implanted cardiac devices.
just a warning for those with a bad heart..
a cheap tens unit is bout 30 buck so why not try it

definitely tens unit, massagers create too much localized heat which just makes neuropathy worse imo

Tens units are dangerous for those with neuropathy, it can be like tazing them.