I think my TENS device is trying to kill me.
Or maybe 'punish' is a better word. I have a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) device that I wear for pain relief (love it, by the way).
It can be controlled via smart phone. I can also enter basic information about pain levels, my mood, etc., on a daily basis.
The day after I give it a bad review, well not really a bad review, but the day after I say I had a lot of pain it shocks the crap out of me.
Silly me, I didn't pay attention to the instructions on how to adjust it manually since I use my phone. And it has to be worn against the skin, so I put it UNDER tights and pants when I go to work, so it's kinda hard to get to once I'm wearing it.
It takes me several minutes to find my phone, crank it up, load the app and adjust the setting. Meanwhile the damn thing is trying to electrocute me!
Modern technology!
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And not so great when it doesn't.
Feel better!
Thanks for the kind wishes!
from time to time. Miracle device IMO!
I am curious about yours that you can control it with a smart phone?? Tell me more, if you don't mind?? Mine isn't that fancy. :/ Also, do you have a good source for the pads? I've bought some at a good price on Amazon but I don't think they stay sticky for very long. Maybe I should spend more to get better quality.
Hope you can keep your unit from going rogue! Ouch!
Starts with a 'Q' and rhymes with 'swell'. You can order them online or buy them in certain stores (CVS Pharmacy, Target, probably others).
It's kind of expensive (I think) . . . $250 for the starter kit, which includes the device, band, and a one month supply of electrodes (2-pack . . . each lasts about 2 weeks). I doubt that the electrode pads are compatible from device to device. I bought mine in a CVS and they also sell the replacement electrodes . . . $30 for a 2-pack (or 1-month supply). You can also re-order the electrodes online or using the app.
Like other TENS devices, it will automatically shut off after a one-hour session, stay off for an hour, then automatically restart for the next session.
You can download a free app for use with an Iphone or Android once you purchase the device. You don't have to use the app. If you're not a moron (like me) you will learn to control it manually first! It's actually easy, I'm just used to doing everything with my phone.
The app lets you answer about 5 or 6 questions each day. You can rate the level of pain you had, your mood, etc. It will tell you how many minutes you exercised and how long you slept (though I don't know how it calculates those statistics).
The app tells you how much power is left on your device before you have to charge it, how many days until you need to replace the electrodes, how many sessions you had that day, how many minutes until your next session starts, and it will remind you after about 12 hours to switch legs to air out your skin. You can also increase or decrease the level of stimulation with the app.
I've had mine for about 2 weeks and I use it every day. Some nights I sleep with it on. It has really helped with fibromyalgia. No medication or other treatments have helped with FM. It also helps me with knee pain, neck pain, and upper and lower back pain. I've had several days with absolutely no pain. Most days the pain is reduced between 70% and 90%. The literature specifically says it can't treat migraines, but I've only had one really bad migraine since starting the TENS. I suppose that is just coincidence.
The only complaint I have about it is that if I'm really active I can knock the electrodes out of place and it will shut off, usually without me noticing it. (Damn, this bitch just shocked me . . . I think she is communicating with my laptop!) I've only had one rough day since buying it and it was because I accidentally knocked into something in my garage and didn't notice it was off for about four hours (you see, I love you, TENS device!).
Hope this helps!
Exactly where is this device "under tights and pants?" 
Trust me, you don't want this thing anywhere near your privates!
