Reddit reviews FDA cleared OTC HealthmateForever YK15AB TENS unit with 4 outputs, apply 8 pads at the same time, 15 modes Handheld Electrotherapy device | Electronic Pulse Massager for Electrotherapy Pain Management -- Pain Relief Therapy : Chosen by Sufferers of Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis, Bursitis, Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Sciatica, Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Shin Splints, Neuropathy and other Inflammation Ailments Patent No. USD723178S

Ginger, teleport, vignette, play timed sessions and stop BEFORE you feel “funny” and do this every day, get a tms kit on amazon and run it below your palm while you play : amazon, use the natural locomotion app on steam, take breaks, ginger tea, Benadryl

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Have had sciatica off an on for close to two decades.
where is your pain?

my pain points are in the right outer hip and right butt. when it shoots the pain goes across my lower back and sometimes can feel pain in my lower abdomen. When I walk down stairs or put weight on my right leg it feels like I'm going collapse as there's no strength. standing out of bed or leaning over 1/2 way is pain. additional symptoms are extreme tightness in my right calve and hamstring.

Haven't got it officially diagnosed, but have had my back X-rayed the day after a massive attack. No visible problems in the disc, other than normal arthritis for my age. Last two years it has come on around November, after the long summer. Summers I tend to do a lot of bike riding down the beach (20 mile bike rides). My theory is my legs (thighs & hamstrings) along with calves become too tight from being overworked. they pull on butt cause my lower back to become weak. combined with an office job sitting in a chair that pinches sciatic nerve that shots to the outer hip. it's a multiple combo problem that takes usually about 3 months+ to unwind.

things that I try to do to relieve the pain:

1 - yoga

2 - massages. if can't get a masseuse regularly try getting a Tens device on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O7CM12W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

3 - ibuprofen. I haven't got into prescription pain meds, I hate how they make me feel depressed. Aleve can be tough on your stomach. it makes me shit blood so I stick with Ibuprofen

4 - this has been the most effective of nearly everything. Get an old T-shirt. fold it vertically to about 5 inches wide. roll it into a ball. wrap it in tape. lay on the floor. stuff the rolled up t-shirt under you butt. lay there for at least a 1/2 hr. can watch tv doing it. some people say doing it with tennis balls, but that's not dense enough to get the blood flowing. or golf balls people say, but those don't cover enough surface area. Move the ball around occasionally. getting to the outer hip is tough but can be done.

5 - foam rollers. they can work somewhat but the t-shirt ball is more effective on a deep massage. i have this one and like it over the smooth surface type of rollers as the little nobs can get to tight muscle knots https://www.gaiam.com/products/05-61793_2

6 - acupuncture. I did it 2 years ago about 2 months into the pain & tightness. two sessions and I really didn't see any improvement. but then 2 months later I had the most insane shooting nerve experience up S1/S2 nerve. It literally dropped me to the floor. Don't know if was directly from the acupuncture session, but it was scarier than shit. the shooting nerve literally cracked my back right in the pelvis.

7 - core exercises. your lower body is overworked. need to balance out the body with core strength. most effective for me is while doing yoga.

since you've already had a doctor visit, get him to write you a PT prescription. I haven't tried a chiropractor yet. been thinking about it as have a couple decent recommendations.

TENs machine is a crap-shoot, sometimes it helps, others not so much. There is a decent TENs unit on Amazon for <$30

I finished a Prednisone course last week, and I am just this moment having to use it again, the back pain is flaring up. I have several discs that are 'obliterated', complicated by diabetic neuropathy and DDS.

I recently bought a portable TENS unit from Amazon for $27 - it's been an amazing purchase so far and really helps with my bone and joint issues.

Here's a link if you want to give it a try: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7CM12W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RmOFxbHST306X

Not 100% certain if I am allowed to link, but just in case I have to remove the link - it is the one that is usually sitting for around $25-30 on Amazon with a 4.4 rating and over 7000 reviews. We have been very impressed and happy with it!

FDA cleared HealthmateForever YK15AB TENS unit Electronic Pulse Massager Tennis Elbow,Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,Arthritis, Bursitis,and other Inflammation Ailments Patent No.USD723178S https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7CM12W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GcrRAbWA1G4QE

This, definitely this!!! I generally use them in my calves to break them up when they get too rock hard to deal with or 2 on calf, one on heel one in arch to alleviate foot pain and get overall relief. It’s a lifesaver when you’re vacationing and walking a lot everyday.

I’ve used a few expensive models but this one is by far the best and the cheapest: FDA cleared HealthmateForever... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7CM12W?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O7CM12W tens

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M58WHGU butt-trode

I do hope I get some info on this soon, or when I try it I may

Tens

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[not a bad deal] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O7CM12W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

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I generally only use it as it flares up. The muscle contraction works like a pump to help with blood flow and promote healing.

No, I would not recommend it as a preventative measure. A better preventative measure would be constant posture work, specifically the lower traps, proper mobility and rest. The bicep tendon flares up due to the shoulder being out of alignment, so simply using a stim machine on it would be to ignore the structural issues that lead to it in the first place.

Yeah, that's how it works. There's a part of you holding on to all the fear, anxiety, rage, sadness or whatever so that the rest of you can function, but that part needs time in the body to express and release those emotions. Meditation will help you tap into that alter, and help calm it down a bit, but also possibly get in contact with it and offer alternatives to cutting. Get creative. What is it about cutting that alter finds therapeutic? Most cutters I know are in emotional pain, and like to cut because it gives them a sense of control over when/how that pain can manifest, so for each cut there's also a release of pent-up emotion at the same time. Sometimes it can even be a sexual feeling, if the abuse was sexual, that's where a lot of BDSM play originates from. So try to figure out what that alter gets from cutting, and then get really creative to let it keep getting that but in safe ways.

For example, here's a crazy idea that just might work: Get a TENS unit (http://amzn.to/2FudNZY), basically it's a therapeutic electric shock machine used to relieve pain in muscles, but when used by a cutter they can turn the intensity to maximum and when they have control of the on/off switch, get a similar sensation to cutting with the right pulse pattern but no damage. You can even get a pinwheel attachment so you can simulate the action and the pain response of cutting without any damage: (http://amzn.to/2CHqi1h).

Good luck to you!

Mine usually start in my upper back and go up to my neck and then cause a headache from the muscle tightness. I've used a tens unit and a neck/shoulder massager from Amazon. I don't know how to reddit so I can't post the link... if I figure it out I will edit. Research tens units before you use them because they can cause nerve damage if used too long or you use it too often. Those have the things that have worked for me. Also yoga with Adriene (because my tension is in my shoulders and neck region) good luck mate. Hope you find some relief soon.

Would something like this work? https://www.amazon.com/HealthmateForever-Handheld-Electrotherapy-Electronic-Management/dp/B00O7CM12W

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Or something else on amazon?

Also if you don’t have a tens unit already you should absolutely get one!!! My doctor says commercially available ones are safe to use (check with yours maybe anyway) and they are cheap!

This is the one I have
FDA cleared OTC HealthmateForever YK15AB TENS unit with 4 outputs, apply 8 pads at the same time, 15 modes Handheld Electrotherapy device | Electronic Pulse Massager for Electrotherapy Pain Management -- Pain Relief Therapy : Chosen by Sufferers of Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis, Bursitis, Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Sciatica, Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Shin Splints, Neuropathy and other Inflammation Ailments Patent No. USD723178S https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7CM12W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_B1wGDb2GF95KC

>Does any of this sound familiar?

YES. 100% yes this is incredibly familiar and reminds me of my experience before diagnosis. You shouldn't be in this much pain and you definitely shouldn't have to suffer in silence. Check out [this website] (https://www.vitalhealth.com/conditions-treated/pelvic-pain-conditions/endometriosis/) and look at all of the pelvic conditions listed. Based on what you wrote, you may have one or more of these conditions.

>Why doesn’t it bother me any other time?

It only bothers you at the time of your period because the endometrial tissue that has grown outside of your uterus is trying to "shed" like the lining of the uterus does during menstruation. However, it has nowhere to go since it's not in your uterus. This causes severe pain and sometimes bleeding and scarring on whatever the tissue touches- whether it be your uterus, colon, or bladder. This could explain your pain with peeing, especially. I have the exact same problem to this day- Azo occasionally gives me relief.

>Is there anything you do to curb the pain?

So. Many. Things. And despite everything I do, it sometimes still hurts. I made a list in r/endometriosis of my ultimate pain help list. I'll link it here.

In this post, I barely mentioned birth control as a strategy to help pain. If you aren't already on birth control, I highly recommend it. It can completely solve the problem for a lot of people, or at least rid you of the pain. There are many different types though, so talk to your doctor to find what's right for you.

In this post I also mention the Livia. Now, after research, I have discovered that it's the same as any other TENS unit, just more portable. If you don't want to shell out a crap ton of money for a portable one, Amazon has a great one for only $25 [here.] (https://www.amazon.com/HealthmateForever-Electronic-Arthritis-Inflammation-No-USD723178S/dp/B00O7CM12W/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1517610747&sr=1-4&keywords=tens+unit) You can also buy bigger electrodes to deal with the pain. You can find lots of those on amazon.

If you have looked at Vital Health and everything else and think this is you, I recommend going to a specialist if you can afford it. Surgery will be a waste if it isn't a wide excision surgery; that's why my first surgery didn't work and only worsened my pain. Most doctors just use a laser to get rid of what they see, but this is ineffective. Endometriosis is like an iceberg; you can only see a little bit on the outside, but there's a lot more hiding underneath the surface. That's why only a select few surgeons are qualified to do this procedure. You can find a list of surgeons that do this procedure on r/endometriosis and on Nancy's Nook Facebook group.

Lastly, know this: You are not crazy. It is not "just a period." In fact, endometriosis was listed as one of the top 20 most painful conditions according to the NIH. Many people will not be understanding, but you'll be shocked to find out that those who do understand REALLY understand and will help you through this entire journey. I promise you it WILL get better. You have a lot of options to pursue before you should ever even consider giving up. Come join r/endometriosis and we will help you throughout this entire journey. You can see many posts there from people going through the same thing you are.

I wish you the best with your journey! If you have any questions or concerns or if this information was too much at once and you need clarification, do not hesitate to pm me. :) You are so strong for suffering in silence this long, but you shouldn't have to suffer like that anymore. Stay strong! It will help a lot.

Any TENS unit that’s at least two channels, like this one from Amazon.
It has four channels, will do everything you need it to and it’s very easy on the wallet.

I don’t recommended spending your money on themes you see on TV commercials like the Dr. Ho’s branded machines because you’re not really getting enough features for the cost, and I think their leads/electrode connections might be proprietary so they could be pricey to replace).

TENS leads are usually a standard pin or standard snap. The electrode are also fairly standardized and work essentially the same, the different shapes and sizes just provide different area coverage. I’ve never had reason so use anything but the 2”x2” squares that are most common. The electrodes themselves do lose their stickiness after a few uses but they still conduct the current just fine, I use plain paper medical tape to stick them on instead of buying new ones very often. I’ve also ordered electrodes in bulk from eBay and they worked just fine.

If you were ready to spend the extra money for a higher end machine and wanted any extra features like pre programmed current patterns or a rechargeable battery (or If your insurance covers it like mine did, but you may need to provide them with a doctor’s or physiotherapist’s written recommendation as a pain management therapy) there’s many good units that will last years and years. I recommend a StimTec Neo specifically as that’s the one I personally own and use everyday. I’ve never had an issue with it, and the pre-programmed patterns are fantastic. Mine was purchased through my physiotherapist’s office but you can definitely order it online. Here’s one place but it’s Canadian, I’m not sure where you’re located. You could definitely search around and find one that has the exact features you want it to have.

A few safety precautions I should mention: just like any electrical current, don’t put it over or around the heart area of your chest, or over your carotid, or on your forehead and give yourself an electrical lobotomy. If you have a pacemaker, ask your doctor make sure it’s safe for you to use one at all!

Hope that helped, and again feel free to ask any questions you have and I’ll do my best to answer them! :)

https://www.amazon.com/Lifetime-HealthmateForever-Electrotherapy-Electronic-Management/dp/B00O7CM12W/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469210905&sr=8-2&keywords=tens

https://www.amazon.com/Tens-Unit-Machine-Management-Rehabilitation/dp/B00NCRE4GO/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469210905&sr=8-1&keywords=tens

I got this one from Amazon. It has decent reviews and a lot of options. I've only used it a few times, but it was very nice.

If you don’t have it already get a stim: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00O7CM12W/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1526325843&sr=8-3&keywords=stim&dpPl=1&dpID=414kaFW0s%2BL&ref=plSrch . It’s been an absolute god send for shoulders, neck, ankle... I’m a broken person.

I have this and it is great. I used to have a more expensive unit and I can say that this one is just as good and the price is fantastic.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O7CM12W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K504UUG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00O7CM12W/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also have a portable tens unit called omron that I keep in my purse https://www.target.com/p/omron-electrotherapy-tens-pain-relief-device/-/A-14898718?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Health+Beauty+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Health+Beauty&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9014904&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuay_0Y7d1wIVULjACh1JDw9PEAQYAiABEgJvWfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Btw, in case anyone hasn't heard of these, they are great for (my) pain and especially recent injuries.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O7CM12W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Maybe look into TENS units? Looks like mixed opinions on google if you can or cannot use it during pregnancy. I would think that near your neck would be okay? Obviously check with your doctor.

Something like this:
https://smile.amazon.com/HealthmateForever-Electronic-Arthritis-Inflammation-No-USD723178S/dp/B00O7CM12W/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1526781390&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=tens+unit&psc=1

I find something like this helps a lot with my pain, however temporarily.

https://www.amazon.com/HealthmateForever-Electronic-Arthritis-Inflammation-No-USD723178S/dp/B00O7CM12W/ref=sr_1_10_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1479415617&sr=8-10&keywords=electric+shock

I highly recommend a TENS unit. It's used in physical therapy and really helped my SI joint/hip pain. This is the one I use and it's great because it has so many attachments you can really get the hip from all sides.

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I recommend this awesome tens unit. I ordered it awhile back and it really helps take the edge off my pain and my husband's sore back. I think everyone should have one and this baby is a bargain for its features. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7CM12W/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_RWCQwbEVN4SBC

Magnesium supplements helped me a lot with muscle tension. My electrolytes get out of whack.

Also a TENS unit helps when I'm just completely knotted up and can't get to a massage therapist. It basically massages your muscles by subjecting them to mild electric shock. My husband thinks I'm nuts but I like how it feels.

I got this one from Amazon.

Sure. I have been using the following:

One of these on my cocks (cannot fit the second around my balls as shown):

Electro Penis Rings for TENS Unit Devices, Estim Electrosex Toys Electro Penis Loop Sex Products Electric Massager Accessories (1 pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078Q848JF?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Something like this (not exactly what I use but you get my drift) around the base of my cocks and balls like a cock ring as shown...electrode contact under my sac (not using urethral insert...not my thing)

https://www.boyzshop.com/estim-cock-and-ball-strap-and-urethral-insert_5104.html

Sometimes add in a couple small TENS pads, one on each of my balls

This TENS device

FDA cleared HealthmateForever YK15AB TENS unit Electronic Pulse Massager Tennis Elbow,Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,Arthritis, Bursitis,and other Inflammation Ailments Patent No.USD723178S https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7CM12W?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I find that overall my glans tingles with increased sensitivity for hours after use. Have had a couple of hands-free orgasms since I have started playing with estim. Have been having difficulty coming during sex with wife but last night I had no issue! ;-)

Oof. You really know how to get pain across in writing I'll give you that. Neck pain can absolutely come from stress and posture. You say light exercise and stretching don't help but if it is a muscle/nerve/joint weakness perhaps light isn't enough to build any significant muscle.


When my mom had severe neck pain I couldn't help her out as much as I wanted. but I bought her one of these and it really helped her. She'd put it on 30 minutes to an hour a day and got rid of her knot in a few weeks.

The most concerning thing would be the teeth grinding though. It's absolutely awful for your teeth, can cause headaches, chronic facial pain, and possible neck pain. It's that bad for you. Try a nightly mouth guard if you can.

http://www.amazon.com/Lifetime-HealthmateForever-Electrotherapy-Electronic-Management/dp/B00O7CM12W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450155928&sr=8-2&keywords=healthmateforever

This is my favorite one, long battery life, and good power, plus 8 hook ups

Please do! I have the TENS 7000 from Amazon. $30. Comes with a carry case and 8 pads. They're square, 2" by 2". I also bought rectangle pads 2" by 4" and a butterfly wing pad. Honestly I just play around with them via trial and error. The basic premise is to put one (or more) pads on either side of the area that hurts. Your current will run from one pad to the other. When you place them on either side of what hurts, the current will run across that muscle area. Now you'll have nerves in there also, so depending on where the pad is and how strong your device is set, you can stimulate muscle contractions. I like to freak my sister out by putting a pad on the top of my hand and on the top of my wrist, which stimulates the median and or ulnar nerves and causes my fingers to twitch around like a fish out of water. She hates it, haha. But basically, once you turn it on, you'll get a feel for what is being stimulated. I usually end up adjusting the location of the pads a couple of times. I generally start on a continuous mode and keep it at the surface for a while and once I've adjusted to it, then if the area is particularly bothering me, I'll go to a burst mode which will do more of the contraction style.

I started out with the TENS 7000 which is entirely manual, which is nice, if somewhat daunting. A couple weeks ago I picked up another device which has 15 preset modes. I don't like that I don't have entire control over it, however it's advantage is that the preset modes combine different types of stimulus which is cool.

Here is the TENS 7000 and the HealthmateForever Preset Modes

Tens unit: Billabong de los hombres Wave... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7CM12W?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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Maybe a tens unit? FDA cleared HealthmateForever YK15AB TENS unit Electronic Pulse Massager Tennis Elbow,Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,Arthritis, Bursitis,and other Inflammation Ailments Patent No.USD723178S https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7CM12W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zlqFAb26TXP3A

I can relate to this! I probably have more weird coping mechanisms than I am aware of, but one that I didn’t expect to work the way it did was to use a TENS unit at night - Somehow the electronic zaps to my muscles are effective in quieting my brain and relaxing me. It even makes me fall asleep a lot of times, which is revolutionary for me because literally no medication I’ve ever tried causes me to fall asleep (and I’ve tried 15+ types of meds for this). I have a very stubborn and deeply rooted sleep refusal problem when it is nighttime.

If you don’t know what a TENS is and want to check it out, this link is to the device I use.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7CM12W/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_5cnDAbJ5QXKRV

I love my TENS unit! It's electro shock therapy and my pain management specialist got me hooked. It's honestly better than my medication at times and it shouldn't be bad for your little bun on board. Disclaimer: i'm neither pregnant nor have I done any research about pregnancy and TENS units so you'd want to err on the safe side, but it's at least worth looking into. Mine's been a life saver.

This is the one I have. I've tried several, both more expensive, and less eastern-medicine-y, and for whatever reason, this one gives me life.

https://www.amazon.com/HealthmateForever-Electronic-Arthritis-Inflammation-No-USD723178S/dp/B00O7CM12W/ref=pd_lpo_121_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3CZSFB47VKE4EE00XQ6

Are we talking about the same thing? Mine is is a remote control with pads you stick onto yourself. Electronic Pulse