TENS Unit for RLS

[kteague]

If your TENS is giving an uncomfortable shocking sensation, either your settings are too strong or your electrodes are not firmly adhered to the skin. They really need good adhesion for effective treatment. When I've tried reusing them for too long they beome ineffective. When the sticky isn't good any more, I'd rather throw them in the trash than waste my time. I could not tolerate the electrodes on my feet. Pure hell. I put them on my lower back (more accurately buttocks) with the intent to interrupt the signals between my legs and brain. To my knowledge, TENS is not prescribed for RLS or PLMD. Do you also have periodic limb movements in your legs? There have been a few times when my legs were so active I went to bed with the TENS on and it helped me fall asleep, but normally that isn't an issue. Down side is that if it cuts off and you are asleep and the unit is not then turned off it runs the battery down.

[WearyOne]

I deal with RLS as well, but more in one leg than the other...weird. I have one of those cheap TENS units, but never thought of using it for my RLS before bed. Will definitely be giving this is try. Great thread!