Tens machine

[Amberzak]

hi all

I’ve been given a tens machine for my muscle spasms. I have to leave it on for at hour, at least once a day.

My question is, on the leaflet it says not to use if you have a pacemaker and done use it near an iPhone because it can interfere with the electric field.

What about the pump? I can’t unplug my pump for an hour each time I use the machine (unless I’m doing exercise, even being unplugged half an hour raises my sugars).

Does this mean I can’t use the tens? I’d rather be in pain than give up my pump. But I also don’t know if they are just being over cautious. And they never said anything about the pump (they know I’m on the pump as I’ve mentioned loads of times).

 

[HOBIE]

Sorry I don't know but good luck 🙂

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

Sorry I have no idea, but I'd be inclined to get in touch with the pump manufacturer and ask them.

 

[Ljc]

Sorry I have no idea either. I found my Tens machine was a godsend when I had chronic Sciatica. I really hope you can use it with your pump and it helps you as much as mine helped me.

 

[Wirrallass]

Hi Amberzak ~ I wish I could help you but can't I'm sorry to say ~ tho I think I'd go along with @Lucy Honeychurch idea and contact the Manufacturer. I use a tens machine and have often kept it on all day when my back is being really really naughty Anyway good luck
WL

 

[HOBIE]

How did you get on Amberzak ?

 

[mikeyB]

Don’t worry, Amberzac. The Tens machine is nothing more than an electric current, and DC at that. You’d have more worries standing by a microwave oven or an induction hob, or using a mobile phone. Just don’t apply the pads in a line directly across the insertion point of the pump in your skin.

So just use it as the directions say, and you should have no problems.

 

[mikeyB]

I should add, the fears about interference are highly over rated. My electric wheelchair instructions warn against using a mobile phone in case of interference. Aye, right

 

[HOBIE]

I work with Electricity every day & unfortunately get the odd "Belt". I would not recommend it but about 10mins after a 240v blast it feels as if it charges you up. Makes you jump 😱 Does not effect my pump 😉

 

[Amberzak]

Thanks. I’ve been using it and no problems so far. It’s helped with my pain too.

 

[Ljc]

Thanks. I’ve been using it and no problems so far. It’s helped with my pain too.

Good news. I’m glad it’s helping you and not causing any probs with your pump.

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

Thanks. I’ve been using it and no problems so far. It’s helped with my pain too.

Great news, glad it's helping with the pain x