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If his posts use all jumbled up characters, we know number 15 hits the spot :D

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Who'd notice.....

Just plugging it now...

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Why don't you guys/girls get treatment for the problems and damage that are causing your pains.......rather than simply covering up the pain? :confused:
Badger your GPs for effective treatment (they will offer physio) rather than just pain relief.....

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I've just finished 13 sessions of physio and manipulation paid for my the insurers of the idiot who crashed into me. I'm back to 80% which unfortunately is as good as I can hope for as my condition is something that will always bother me :rolleyes:

Today has been a stressful day, hence me escaping early to see just a glimpse of the sunshine and to get the TENS machine on to de-stress me.

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I've tried every medication going, seen every specialist as well, it's an alternative treatment / relief that is just a 'top up' and not an end to a means. But in theory you're right, but in practise... you're way out.

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OK well it's pulsating away, I've put it on setting 6 (out of 15) and that feels manageable for now, It automatically cuts out after 15 minutes so I'll see how it goes.

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For me its a life long problem and no amount of physio has helped therefore when its painful tens helps, that along with codine phosphate & alcohol :sleep: As for my wife google fibromyalgia and have a read, there is no cure from the constant muscle and joint pain and the only relief she gets is with high strenght tabs, sauna's & tens.

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Possibly, but perhaps you just haven't had the problem treated correctly?

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Like I said in my first post, TENS has it's place if the problem causing the pain cannot be treated (or if the problem is self limiting).
Sorry to hear about you both being in that much pain m8 :(

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A kidney transplant may work.

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If thats what you need then keep badgering them for it. Are you on the waiting list?

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No I can't just yet as they are still only 'just' working so I can't apply just yet. A matter of time though maybe (hopefuly not though).

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Gah, good luck m8 :(

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Just finished the session, my back feels...I don't know, different. Not sure I'd happy about having a match anytime soon but the pain certainly feels 'managed' :)

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The machines are getting cheaper... replacement pads aren't!!!

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Here's a repeat of my post from the previous TENS machine thread

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/22...s-machine.html

I used one when in labour with my 4th child. Found it uncomfortable as I kept putting it too high and ended jumping all over the bed (funny now, not at the time)

I knew a guy in college who used one for lower back and leg pain.
We were sat in class one afternoon and he jumps out his chair, gets this horrified look on his face and starts desperately trying to put his hand down his trousers, while twitching like a madman, then runs out the room by which time I'm in hysterical laughter.
He came back 5 mins later and explained one of the pads had slipped and stuck to a testicle!!
I thought I was going to die from laughter, one of the funniest things I've ever seen.
Yes, he still uses it.