Hi guys,

I'm new here and had a search around but I couldn't find the answer to my question, nor could I on the internet

I've had Meralgia for at least 16 years, I've had this confirmed by my GP after MRI's etc.

Thankfully it doesn't pain me too much, usually only after long extended periods without sitting down. I'm not overweight, nor a smoker and don't wear tight fitting clothes or any of the other typical reasons to suffer from this. The main source of complaint other than the occasional dull quite severe pain is the constant numbness and tingling in my left outside thigh, above the knee and extending about half way up, sometimes more if it's affecting me.

Anyway, I have a tens unit and was hoping to give this a shot, can anyone advise where to place the pads? The machine I have has 4 pads in total, although I believe it can be used with 2 if you choose.

Thanks

No one with experience using a tens machine?

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Dear Jacksie77,

I used a TENS unit for my MP for about a month but ceased using it since I did not obtain any relief. As far as placement, I would suggest you ask the physician that ordered the unit for you or his nurse. I placed the pads near the top and bottom of the area of my thigh that was affected the most if I recall. It has been a long time since I used my unit. I don't recall the specifics since it has been a long time since I used it.

Wishing you better days. Try your best to avoid the things that will trigger bad episodes. Sit as often as possible if standing brings on episodes. Shift your weight to the opposite leg if you must stand.

Having had MP for many many years, I personalized "the beast" and found that when I made it angry (by standing or walking), it (the LFCN) basically told me who was boss. The more you aggravate the LFCN, the worse it gets and will become constant and no longer need a trigger or aggravating factor. It can become constant rather than intermittent.

Calming the nerve is the only way I have found any relief. The less you aggravate it, the better it will treat YOU. Good luck.