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Who Uses A Tens Unit For Nerve Pain, And How Effective Is It?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Dalton, GA

I have Sciatica, and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. I am 1,200mg. of Gabapentin, not effective enough I would like to get off that Gabapentin, horrible side effects.

July 13
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A DiabetesTeam Member

My Bride uses a dual channel tens machine so she can treat 2 areas at once on different settings. She adjusts them each as needed. She uses them for relief of muscle issues.

I know there are others that use tens machines, but I am drawing a blank at the moment.

I guess I am too focused on the Tour de France at the moment.

My Bride also uses a red cold laser machine to increase blood flow and speed healing. (That is quite expensive.)

They both were devices used in different therapies that my Bride needed in the past.

I bought them so we could continue to use them for treatment at home between sessions, so that she could have quicker progress.

We still use almost daily.

Good luck.

July 13 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
Omg Scott, you really have endured so much, I'm so sorry, God kept you here for a reason, thank you for so much for sharing, and God blessπŸ™πŸ™πŸ™β€β€β€

July 16
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
Yes it is a seizure medication, but it is also prescribed for nerve pain as well ❀

July 15
A DiabetesTeam Member

@joyce585 thanks for the warning.If anyone is going to get withdrawal symptoms it is sure to be me!!
That's why I've started taking it again.

July 14 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

Glad. I met you @A DiabetesTeam Member You've been where it appears I am going

July 14

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