TENS machine and hip replacement

I have a TENs machine, but have not used it for a long time (perhaps I should it use it now on my painful hip). It only passes a very small current between the electrodes to block the nerves, so I don't see why that should affect your hip.

Mishap I have had a knee replacement which is not 100% and have been seeing the chronic pain specialist. He has sugested that I buy a TENS machine and use it on my knee. It is the same material used for hips and knees so it should be fine.

Thanks for the replies - my replacement is ceramic and titanium (I am allergic to nickel) and the electrodes would be either side of my spine in my lower back, so I presume all would be well.

Mishap from memory you had your last surgery done privately- could you not ring the ward where you were admitted?

Well - to be honest Charleygirl previous attempts to get help via that route have been singularly useless!

The only other thing that I can think of is to ring your consultant's secretary- it will not take her more than a minute to get a reply when she next sees the fellow and ring you. I am 100% certain that you can use it, I was dubious until the chronic pain consultant suggested that I try it.

Mishap - if you can't easily get hold of your consultant, why not try your GP? S/he should surely know the answer?

Mishap - if you can't easily get hold of your consultant, why not try your GP? S/he should surely know the answer?

Mishap - if you can't easily get hold of your consultant, why not try your GP? S/he should surely know the answer?

A very good suggestion, suggestion, suggestion

Sorry, sorry, sorry! That's always happening to me but I don't think I do anything wrong.

NotTooOld I would put money on it that the vast majority of GPs do not know the answer to that question. I also would doubt if many would know the composition of modern joint replacements.

You could be right, Charleygirl. As someone says on another thread, GPs mostly just google symptoms now and then google again for the correct medication. I bet some of them don't even take their eyes off the screen. Patient, what patient?

(I'm going to post this now - but only once, I hope.)