Used TENS machine on leg. Super worried :(

[Dibbles]

Hello there,

Hope everyone is doing well

I had a nasty fall on the stairs the other day and now have blue and purple bruises from my thigh to my ankle to show for it >.<

I decided to use my TENS machine to see if I could get the bruise to heal quicker..

I had it on low-ish intensity for about an hour on various areas of my leg.

I then decided to check online since there was something about not using a TENS machine in pregnancy...

Well I am now worried sick that the electric signals have done damage to my bean (( I haven't found anything online that would really convince me either way.

Has anyone ever been told by a professional that it was ok to use a TENS machine in the first trimester?

Thank you

 

[Indi84]

If you are really worried it'd be best to call your doctor or midwife I'm sure they'll be able to help you x

 

[MrsB72]

I use on all the time on my back. My midwife said it is perfectly fine and the majority of research I did about it also said it was just fine. My advice is to use it if it helps you, unless it's on your belly, head, or chest.

 

[Dibbles]

Thank you everyone for your replies

Thank you MsB72, that really has put my mind at rest!

I didn't call my OB because for one she's away, I do have her mobile number though, and the other thing is that I have still to meet a Dr here who knows anythings about tens machines. An older English midwife suggested it to me 6 years ago for labor and my Dr sort of shrugged and said ok if that's what you want.. so I expect she would have said something like well ok I'm sure you and bean will be ok just please don't do it again.. which isn't very comforting!

Thanks again MsB72!

 

[BabyJayne]

They recommend using TENS machines in the early stages of labour - so I'm sure you're fine.

 

[spicyorange]

They recommend not using it in second tri because it can in rare cases cause pre term labour, I imagine as it was on your leg, low setting and you're early is not likely to do any harm at all. I don't think they can harm the development so if nothing happened yet its highly unlikely to now.

 

[Tink_]

Before I found out I was pregnant, I was using a TENS machine on my pelvis and back. I did tell my midwife when I first saw her as it was quite worrying for me but they didn't seem concerned.

x

 

[Dibbles]

Thank you everone for your replies

Thank you Tink that is a relief