TENS machine at CVS-decent price and does help

[ermkenne]

Hello,

I had heard of TENS therapy and thought of trying it. The day before my PT appt, I saw one at CVS (which I thought was odd), and since it was only 50 dollars I bought it. I did not try it until my PT appt. My physical therapist was very impressed with it, especially for the price. It is made for the back, but can be moved to the stomach/pelvis (where I have most pain). I had some severe pain that day (she just palpated some areas and I cried and screamed). We decided to test it out, and after 20 minutes on P8, I felt much better. I have been using it once a day, especially with bad breakthrough pain. It helps with my kidney pain (which is a result of terrible bladder spasms-my kidney has been checked out). I just wanted to let people know that you can find a decent TENS machine for a decent price at your nearby drugstore. But they are going quickly, I bought the last one at my CVS, and my mom is having issues finding one for her back pain.

Just wanted to share.

Erin

[Taramc]

My neurologist just wrote a prescription for a TENS machine, thinking I could use it on my migraines. But if you can get them without a prescription that's awesome! I'll check CVS's website!

[ermkenne]

The one that I have is made for lower back, and has the electrodes built right into it. I am not sure how that would work. You can buy it, and always talk with your doctor and then return it. That is what I did, discussed with my PT and we tried it.

You may need a TENS unit with electrodes that you can actually place on your head. Mine is for the back, and also abdomen.

Hope this helps. Message me again if you have any questions.

[aleet7]

Erin, thanks for the info! I used to use a Tens when I was getting pft but haven't in a while. I got lots of relief from it when I used it. I can't wait to purchase one from CVS!
Again...thank you for sharing this with us!!!!

Best Wishes,
Aleet7

[ermkenne]

No problem Aleet7. I was pretty excited about finding one, and it really hurts. If you get it (can be hard to find-it is located near the ice packs), and sometimes they are not always in stock.

This unit has really helped me out, and my PT recommends to use it on the setting P3 or P8. I always use p8 (it recycles through the all of the other treatments so your body does not get used to the pain treatments). It is portable and easy to bring around. It really has helped me at times, when I feel like I am having bad spasms. I usually do it once a day for 30 minutes (sometimes longer depending on the pain). If you have any other questions, just ask!

Erin

[ICNDonna]

It's very important to discuss use of the TENS unit with your doctor. There are reasons a physician's order is required to purchase a unit.

Donna

[ermkenne]

Thanks for the response Donna, that is very important. I was just interested, but did not use it until I met with my PT. It was mentioned that we may pursue this type of therapy, but not a definite thing. I just decided to go for it, but as I said before, I did not use it until I was with my PT and she could further instruct me on how to use it and take care of it.

Make sure you talk to your doctor or physician.

Thanks again Donna.

Erin