Can Anybody Recommend A Good TENS Unit?

Plaid Pants2 · ‎03-14-2015

I would like to get one, but I looked on Amazon, and it's hard to tell which ones are worth the $, and which ones aren't.

I'd like to get one where I don't have to put a new battery in every other day.

Any rec's?

Thanks in advance!

Nhbelle · ‎04-25-2010

Pure Pulse EMS and Tens unit on Amazon. Has 121 five star reviews. Not the cheapest, I think it is $99 and is on Amazon prime. I have arthritic knees and it helps, but there are many reviews with people having different ailments that like it.

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

I recently bought a combo TENS/EMS unit. Some physio places sell them. I was advised against units like Dr. Ho.

I made an an appointment with my therapist for advice on use at my Doctor's recommendation.

There is is a lot of information if you google reviews of best TENS and EMS units. Good luck with your choice. LM

PS Mine was an EV906 digital tens/ems machine. Battery operated and plug in.

Pook · ‎03-20-2010

We have had a few different ones and Dr Ho's is by far the best. I have one that is at about 20 years old and it's still working great. I only change the batteries every few months if I use it fairly often.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

I had one ordered for me by my physical therapist for which my insurance paid. I used it faithfully for several months but could never tell it helped. It plugged in...no battery.

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spent2much · ‎03-10-2010

I ordered a TENS 7000 last fall on ebay for under $30.00. I always buy this exact type. I've been wearing a TENS 24/7 for about 30 years.

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Toppers · ‎01-01-2015

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
I would like to get one, but I looked on Amazon, and it's hard to tell which ones are worth the $, and which ones aren't.

I'd like to get one where I don't have to put a new battery in every other day.

Any rec's?

Thanks in advance!

I personally think that it's better if you can get one on the recommendation of your doctor or a physical therapist.

They can recommend one that is a medical grade unit, like one that would be used in a therapeutic setting, like a therapy office/doctor's treatment.

That is how I got mine, and it was programmed for my specific needs.

ANewHue · ‎11-21-2011

I own two. The first was ordered by my neuro and it was light and easy to wear. Then the insurance company changed the supplier for my "pads" and I couldn't use the newer version since it irritated my skin, I ordered Tony Littles "aurowave" and I'm happy with it, the only thing is sometimes it slips out of the holder which is troublesome since it doesn't have a clip to clip onto your clothing.

willdob3 · ‎11-01-2010

@ANewHue wrote:
I own two. The first was ordered by my neuro and it was light and easy to wear. Then the insurance company changed the supplier for my "pads" and I couldn't use the newer version since it irritated my skin, I ordered Tony Littles "aurowave" and I'm happy with it, the only thing is sometimes it slips out of the holder which is troublesome since it doesn't have a clip to clip onto your clothing.

I was given one from my doctor about a month ago. It is OK but, if I continue to need one for long, I think I will get the Tony Little one, too. It looks and sounds much nicer. I am not sure if he has more than one model but the one I saw has different size patches, different length cords, more options. I like the idea that the pads do not use gel and don't need to be replaced.