Alpha Stim

[Connemmara]

anybody know of these - they are for pain, anxiety etc tia

[netibiza]

Google it, I did.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/wellbeing/7918685/Treating-anxiety-the-Alpha-Stim.html

[Connemmara]

I did neti - but reviews were neither there or here. and very expensive. but if I knew someone who had used one I would buy one. Dr Chris Steel (from this Morning) thought they were good but still nobody has come up with saying they are brilliant.

[Connemmara]

looked at your google neti and it was the same as mine - but would have to do more research because of the price.

[friedgreentomato]

Should you take tablets that have not been prescribed for you by a medical professional - seems a bit daft to me!

[Connemmara]

fgt they are not tablets - they are like a little Tens machine

[friedgreentomato]

OK but have you spoken to your doctor about it?

I know that I cannot use certain foot massagers as it iritates my conditions.

[woofgang]

well I did a quick breeze through the research and the actual conclusions come up with stuff like "It works as well as relaxation instructions" "it would be possible to use it at home"....yes really, and this last one had no comment on efficacy, just that people could use it.

I have used and benefitted from a TENS machine so I am not anti electrical medicine, just dubious about this one. In years gone by, Chris Steele would have been struck off for advertising and commercial endorsement.

[anneasquith]

conn. see your gp,,,,,,,,,,you know it makes sense, :) good morning btw.

[Connemmara]

Ach Anne canna be bothered with GPs - just picked up a prescription there - and I asked receptionist who was on today (ie GP) oh so and so. I said last time I was here was 5 weeks ago and the locum was very pregnant - oh her she said she gave birth next day. Do you think that locum was interested in all the pain I am in - I don't think so. I Just deal and keep on researching my pains and aches. Have just had terrible accident re IBS - that will be the 4th within 2 weeks. Off to have second shower this morning.

[woofgang]

conn alpha stim wont help with that.

[Connemmara]

anne have a good day - am off to my wee piano lesson at 2.00. Con

[Connemmara]

I know woofie alpha wont help with that of course - but I have numerous aches and pains. Thanks

[Connemmara]

by the way just before I go - last time I got my own real macoy mine own doctor - he is lovely but when I told him of this and that - he just said wear and tear

[ummmm]

What is wrong with you? Just go to the flipping doctors...

[woofgang]

conne, wear and tear might be right. I have got a trashed knee joint and an iffy back. I just get on with life and use pain relief if I need to. IBS is NOT wear and tear though.

[Mamyalynne]

Also Conne, you had a fall and injured yourself - without proper checks , you could have done damage.

[friedgreentomato]

//Ach Anne canna be bothered with GPs //

Why complain that they never help you - if you go in with that attitude its hardly surprising!

[Cloverjo]

I can't see how clipping something to your earlobes can alter your brainwaves to make you more relaxed.
I hope someone can say I am wrong, as I would love a miracle cure for anxiety, and a relative's depression.

[gness]

When I was massaging....if Shoota comments I will kill him...I included head, face and ears. Some people responded amazingly to having their ear lobes massaged...firmly...I wasn't into tickling client's ears. They found it calming and lessened any anxiety. Some, like me, had totally dead ear lobes and there was no benefit.
So, before spending any money on this, Conne....clip two pegs to your ears, lie back and relax. If you are going to benefit from anything this is good and cheap...x

[Connemmara]

thanks all for your answers - for Ummmm - you haven't been to a doctor since your maternity days - was that 1996 - aren't you so very very lucky re your health and I wish you well with it.