AccuRelief Mini TENS Electrotherapy Pain Relief System

I ordered this and the "AccuRelief Wireless TENS Electrotherapy Pain Relief System" because I couldn't decide which would work better for me. I tried this one first and I have been battling a tension headache and neck/shoulder blade pain for several days. I was so worn down by pain that I even upgraded to one-day shipping to get them as soon as I could. As soon as I put it on, I realized it was going to help. It was very easy to use. I was reading the quick manual and manuals and other info from the pdf's on the AccuRelief website lastnight so I could use it when it arrived. It is surprisingly simple to use. I was thinking about getting a TENS/EMS/IF/Micro unit but I was so worried about wires and trying to figure out a complicated system. With the amount of pain I am in, I have very short patience. I am battling daily chronic pain and still trying to get a diagnosis. My doctor is thinking along the lines of Peripheral Neuropathy, Multiple Sclerosis, and Fibromyalgia but has not been able to pinpoint it yet. I am typically on narcotics daily to cope and they have not been enough to feel human each daily lately. I am also a mom of three so I have no choice but to keep up with my life.I wore this unit for the 20 minutes until it shut off. It was already blocking about 95% of the pain in my neck/shoulder area (see their neck placement diagram in manual). When it shut off it just felt warm and tingly and the pain was still reduced quite a bit. I chose to try it for an additional 20 minutes and had no issues. I sometimes have skin sensitivities and this hasn't caused any issues. I am being careful to take care of the pads so they will continue to last. I did look online to see how much replacement batteries are and amazon prime has 5 packs for $6 so that seems reasonable to me.It has been a couple hours since I started my initial use and the pain is no where near the intial level. I do feel it creeping back though so I can tell it will come back slowly. I understood when buying this that it wasn't a cure and I am thankful for the amount of relief it does offer. It gives me a chance to feel a little more normal and to also get things done.I really like the pad size on this unit for the neck area. They are a bit smaller and more rounded but the big difference is the little units on the pads. They are much, much smaller on these pads so they are not as bulky and heavy as in the other wireless unit. That is the plus to the smaller disc-type batteries used in this. The other big difference is that these pads are connected and use both at once, together. I like this for neck, shoulder blade, wrist, etc. I do prefer the bigger separate pads from the other unit on my back, legs, hip, etc because they can be further apart or opposite each other on a limb and such.I was worried about a vacation with my family coming up and I am feeling much better knowing that I can keep this in my bag for times when I need some relief. It's so nice to know I have an option now!I have used an office-grade unit at my chiropractor and have always needed it on a higher level than normal. These units are both strong enough for me and still go very very mild for others. I am happy with the levels and I really like the cycles that it goes through with various buzzing, pulsating, etc. It seems to really do the trick.I don't usually review things because I am limited on time but these two products both deserve the 5 stars and I hope that other pain sufferers give them a chance. They're so easy to use, compact, and offer relief. The price is great too!

Ok - got the AccuRelief MiniTENS. Arrived early and in perfect condition.*****FINAL UPDATE*****Well, I have had the MiniTENS for 9 days now, and up till today it worked great. HOWEVER, today it just stopped working. So naturally I thought the battery needed replacing, and i did that. In fact i tried 2 different brand new (also bought from Amazon) CR2032 batteries - no help. So i thought maybe the gel pads needed replacing (also bought from Amazon) but that didn't help either. I have no idea what could be wrong or why it would just stop working like that. I'm disappointed. AMAZON ROCKS :) they are sending me another unit for free without my having to return the failed unit.I got the new unit 2 days ago and the same thing happened, it just stopped working after 2 days. I tried replacing the battery and the pads, but no help. Amazon was GREAT, sending me the second unit free without my having to return the failed unit, so this is NOT Amazons fault. The concept of this unit is really good, but clearly the electronics are flawed. I am going to try contacting the manufacturer. OK I tried contacting the manufacturer - AccuRelief - by email from their website, but the page kept telling me "the form is full, please try again later" I tried at least 10 times. I hate to say it but this is a bad product from a bad company - BUYER BEWARE!If you need a small wireless TENS unit, try this one from Homedics, found here http://www.amazon.com/Homedics-Rapid-Relief-Electronic-Pain/dp/B00CPH03R6/ref=cm_cr-mr-img I have had much better results with this one ;)

*****UPDATE- I never received the second, so Amazon took care of that. Unfortunately, it won’t turn on for some unknown reason, so it serves no purpose for us. Bummer. The other works well :(.****+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++This is the smaller version of the bigger unit that I own. I love that one & I love this, and got two of these on a 1/2 off sale! It’s discreet out in public, small & unnoticeable YET packs a punch, and it works like a godsend on my back pain & my menstrual cramps.AMEN! This brand is awesome. A great, small-sized tens unit. If you can get a sale, too? Even better! I can’t get enough of this brand for my awful endometriosis & degenerative discs. Got a second as a stocking stuffer for the husband!5+ stars for the mini & full sized versions!UPDATE- star off for the second one. Hopefully, it can be replaced.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️** I hope my review is helpful 😊👍. **