LloydsPharmacy Migraine Pain Reliever TENS Machine

I bought a similar item (Cephaly) a few years ago for over £300. The battery failed to recharge after 2 years of moderate use (once or twice a month). The Lloyds product is very slightly less user friendly but equally effective once it gets going. For me the “prevention” option doesn’t help. However, the mode to use whilst having a migraine does help. I’m not sure that it “cures” the issue but it certainly relieves the pain whilst in use. Highly recommend- especially for the price.

Update 20.11.24. If you’re thinking of buying this be aware it’s been discontinued and I’ve been unable to purchase replacement pads! I bought this whilst on offer and was sceptical, but having suffered migraines and headaches for years was willing to give it a go. It’s pretty simple to use, it has 3 settings, is rechargeable and comes with two gel electrode pads. So far I’ve tried the preventative setting and the migraine setting, not having used a tens machine before I wasn’t sure what to expect. To begin with I felt just a slight tingling and my hair felt a little like it does when you have static electricity. The sensations gradually get stronger with with a pins and needle like feeling and then your forehead goes a little numb and feels like a firm massage. The sensations are pretty strong. So far it feels like it helps, my head feels less tense and maybe I’m a little strange, but I enjoy the tens sessions. Hopefully it continues to be effective.

The machine seems to be really helping and working but the pads that stick to your head are rubbish. They don’t last long at all…

Well priced, compact and ok at minimising the pain from daily migraines. Easy to use. Unfortunately wasn't aware the replacement pads are discontinued so very expensive if I do find them in stock. The pads are pretty much used once, they come unstuck with the weight of machine so have to be paid on my back and not move for the hour, doing this it makes my forehead feel numb at the end and works to help control the pain.

Excellent to get rid of tension, headaches

Received speedily and easy to unbox. Extensive manual which was easy to read. 3 programs - number 2 is preventative while 1 & 3 are to treat a migraine. I am starting to use program 2 for the daily 20mins for which the timings is controlled by the device. As others have found, this is a strange sensation which increases from a light touch to an intense feeling of pressure. I’m on day 3 and the 2 previous days I have fallen asleep before the end of the program, feeling relaxed when waking. I have yet to use program 1 or 3 but will update my review with information at that point. After nearly 40 years of migraines I am open to any treatment and for the small price I feel this currently a low outlay. I have yet to buy replacement pads which may be a cost pressure.

It gives me a plesant feeling but it does not stop migraine, it's more like helping it fading away after I take medication. The worst thing is I can't buy replacement pads because here on Amazon are not available anymore and I'm not in the UK so I can't order them from the LLoyd's Pharmacy web site! So I'm stuck with this device and my pads are worn out, a total waste of money!

I was recommended this by a neurologist for my chronic migraines. I find it helps at onset but not over long term usage. Took quite a while to get it to work correctly as there are no LCD screens to show and it takes around 60 seconds for the motion to be noticeable which means you are occasionally left waiting when it's not started correctly.