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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Warpy

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17. No known RA in my family but I got it anyway

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Mon Oct 10, 2022, 05:25 PM

Oct 2022

I've used a TENS for years for back spasms and it works remarkably well. I can still feel them going on, but the discomfort is reduced to where I can function, and that's a great deal for me.

These guys are cheesy as hell but they give great information on unit types and electrode placement. They also have videos that give PT exercises to decrease the pain:

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Anyone using those peel& stick tens units for sciatica? [View all] irisblue Oct 2022 OP

I have. I tend to overdo it. If you use it all the time they lose effectiveness. captain queeg Oct 2022 #1

Thx. I'd like to stand longer then 5 minutes doing the dishes. irisblue Oct 2022 #2

If you are more disciplined than me I think you'll like it captain queeg Oct 2022 #3

No but chiro well versed in Asian medicine used to tape feet SheltieLover Oct 2022 #4

I've had acupuncture for this problem before, the tape info is new tho irisblue Oct 2022 #5

I have sciatic flair up right now... FarPoint Oct 2022 #6

I have not had a Dr see me in several years. I am a terrible patient irisblue Oct 2022 #7

I am utilizing much of what you said... FarPoint Oct 2022 #8

I had steroid injections in the 2007-2009 yrs, it really did help. irisblue Oct 2022 #9

Thank you for the feedback FarPoint Oct 2022 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author irisblue Oct 2022 #13

Use it for shoulder WyLoochka Oct 2022 #10

Just a thought. Paha Sapa Oct 2022 #12

I'm doing a combination now Bayard Oct 2022 #14

Yes. Keeps me sane. Steroids didn't work. MomInTheCrowd Oct 2022 #15

Husband suffered from extreme, debilitating sciatica pain. MLAA Oct 2022 #16

No known RA in my family but I got it anyway Warpy Oct 2022 #17