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Members shared mixed experiences with TENS units for nerve pain related to sciatica and diabetic neuropathy, with several finding meaningful... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with TENS units for nerve pain related to sciatica and diabetic neuropathy, with several finding meaningful relief by using devices like Dr. Ho's system with specialized patches and belts that allow multiple daily treatments, while others struggled to figure out proper placement or found them ineffective. Many community members described deeply troubling side effects from Gabapentin, including a funky or flying sensation, hallucinations at higher doses, severe withdrawal symptoms starting within 12 hours of missing a dose, and dangerous complications when combined with infections or other medications. A recurring theme was the exhausting search for pain management that actually works without devastating side effects, with members offering alternatives like codeine with Tylenol, Butrans patches, red light therapy, and cautioning each other about proper dosing and the heightened risks for those with kidney disease or on dialysis.