Hi, new here. Cancer survivor and PN side effects as result. Cannot take the Rx for PN. Found out by chance that the TENS works when I used my old one on my lower back. After research I learned it can be placed specifically for PN. Tried some searching here, but did not find any thing about that. Being a newbie may be the reason.

The TENS helps as long as it is on. I have been putting one electrode above the ankle and one on the calf of both legs. I cannot wear a closed shoe... sandals are best, but not during the winter, even in FL!

What doctor is best for PN... neurologist?
Thanks for any info...

Here's some older threads on pad placement

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...ent#post139622

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...ent#post244431

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

There are some supplements that help with chemo induced PN.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/post653568-5.html

The rest of the thread from this post, is also helpful for drug induced PNs.

Thanks to both of you for your quick response. I have found the formats on the different support groups take a bit of learning. Just glad I found this one. It sure has lots of information. The TENS and supplements are the two options I have that will work for me... as well as ice packs!!! Took me a bit to get used to using them for my feet, but with proper wrapping I find them most helpful at night.

Now if I can figure out how to stop the easy bruising from Ibuprofen... I will be OK. FL is doing a major cleaning of all establishments that dispense pain medication. Will be signing up with a brand new neurologist next week, hoping he is up to date on the alternative treatments for PN... otherwise, the older docs just look at me strange when I have reactions to the PN meds. I could not take any of the post cancer meds either and I tried!!!!

I would like to also suggest that you ask the new neurologist if you
could go see a Physical therapist to help you figure out the best placement.
For the Tens unit. I have one, and I have had great luck with it on
my shoulders and my arms. WHich is were its been used the most.

But I had a need to use it on my legs and was in PT and the therapist
helped me figure out how to place it.

Donna

PS: Welcome

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number and caring fellow members here to assist you. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

Hi Darlene,
Reading others' neuropathy issues, I'm thankful just to have some numbness.
I have a nice TENS/IFC unit and want to optimise using it. Hope someone might recommend a good book on electrode placement, and the settings to go with them.
Just learned from a blog here that it's ok to use Epsom Salts in my TENS divided foot bath!