Alternative modalities

[OldKarz]

It is definitely Tadalafil I take. As noted it stops my leg cramps and seemingly similar muscle pains from Fibro.
The TENS machine can work directly to intercept pain at a specific location. However it also can trigger endorphins which are the natural pain killer. The idea of placing the electrodes in non painful locations is to trigger the endorphins more or less body wide for an overall effect. It is also postulated that dopamine can also be triggered, even in the brain which is usually a hard place to get to.

 

[johnsalmon]

it is true that use of the tens machine may release endorphins however pain also releases them in response to the pain but there other are other ways to release endorphins -

1. Exercise.
2. Laugh.
3. Listen to music. .
4. Get acupuncture.
5. Eat dark chocolate. .
6. Have sex. .
7. Dance.
8. Meditate.

 

[johnsalmon]

ps: forgot one of the best ways to release endorphins is to pat the dog or the cat.

 

[Klickkat]

My sis has had a bit of relief using her red light therapy.

 

[waqas343]

The idea that TENS could also trigger dopamine release is intriguing too. Dopamine is often associated with the brain's reward system, and activating it might not only help with pain relief but also improve mood and potentially combat the depressive symptoms that sometimes come with chronic pain. That’s another reason why some people find TENS therapy so helpful—not just for the pain, but also for overall well-being.

In fact, some people with fibromyalgia have reported better results when combining treatments like Tadalafil and TENS therapy, because each one targets pain in different ways. And speaking of targeting pain, there are reviews where people talk about how they’ve found ways to manage chronic pain, particularly joint-related, while keeping their kidney health in check—similar to how you're managing your symptoms with both Tadalafil and TENS.

 

[sunkacola]

The idea that TENS could also trigger dopamine release is intriguing too. Dopamine is often associated with the brain's reward system, and activating it might not only help with pain relief but also improve mood and potentially combat the depressive symptoms that sometimes come with chronic pain. That’s another reason why some people find TENS therapy so helpful—not just for the pain, but also for overall well-being.

In fact, some people with fibromyalgia have reported better results when combining treatments like Tadalafil and TENS therapy, because each one targets pain in different ways. And speaking of targeting pain, there are reviews where people talk about how they’ve found ways to manage chronic pain, particularly joint-related, while keeping their kidney health in check—similar to how you're managing your symptoms with both Tadalafil and TENS.

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[johnsalmon]

when combining treatments like Tadalafil and TENS therapy, because each one targets pain in different ways.

I cannot find any reference for the use of Tadalafil in pain management
it is used to treat pulmonary hypertension , benign prostatic hyperplasia and its better know use to treat erectile dysfunction. In fact a common side effect is back pain.