Alpha-Stim M for Pain Relief

This doesn't help with depression at all, especially if unable to self-regulate conscious states. Even when using 1.5 Hz, instead of 0.5 Hz, on the earlobes to stimulate the thalamus, the desired effect of serotonin release is absent - this applies to higher amps as well. I suggest that this product should only be sold in clinics where it might be controlled or given a procedure to follow that will guarantee results, otherwise it's wasting money - too much money.

It works neither for one problem nor the other. I have had a few people trying it and the seller just ignored my request for return.

I'm very disappointed i can't buy the Alpha Conducting Solution to use with this product . What's the point in selling it?

I've been using this for sometime and am happy to report on it now. Initially I purchased for sports injury and post surgery recovery. The results in terms of pain relief are instant and excellent. You start with the probes and hold them around site for 10 seconds then move them to cover treatment area. One you have don't this for 2-3 minutes, you put on earclips for 20 minutes followed by sticky pads. These can be left on all day continuously. I have also used just the probes for chronic migraine with success recently.NB. Do follow the instructions on the DVD; there is some really useful information and hints/tips to get the most out of treatments.The earclips I love! I suffer from high levels of stress/anxiety and depression. When I'm in a 'dip', I keep the earclips on for at least an hour. This helps lift me out of the depressive fog. For anxiety I have learnt that I only need to keep them on for 20 minutes bursts (as and when needed). I was on a very dose of Sertraline, but over time I reduced the dose down (with the help of my Dr) until I eventually had no meds and just used this.I chose the M over the Aid model (the cheaper version) as it deals directly with local pain. I understand the AID is more for Anxiety/Insomia etc as it only uses earclips.I received excellent support from Alpha-Stim, they sent me many useful instructions to follow and advice on the phone. Well worth the investment in my opinion. It's something to have handy in the first aid cabinet :)

I ordered this from the UK microcurrent website on the rent to buy scheme (I was VAT exempt as I have depression so it works out cheaper and it's interest free payments).I feel so much better for having it. I suffer from migraines, anxiety and depression and I had a lot of symptoms of fibromyalgia. I had moaned to my mom about the symptoms I was suffering and she read about a fibro sufferer in her magazine who had bought one of these. I felt that I couldn't put a price on my health, so I ordered it.It helps with my migraines and anxiety, I use the clips and attach them to my earlobes. I use it on the lowest setting (0.5) for 1 hour 20 minutes, it will vary for each person, but an hour on the lowest setting is usually the best. I had put it on 1.5 for 20 minutes to begin with and felt sick, but you need to relax and take your time with it working.I also use the sticky pads that come with it on my lower back and my neck pain. It's best to try and lie on your stomach or sit very still without any pressure on the pads as they are destroyed quite easily!I found that the first few times I used it, it didn't do anything straight away- you tend to feel the difference in the following days, so it's important to keep using it everyday. I've been stupid and not used it everyday and then wondered why my energy and pain has returned!The only down side about this is that it eats through the batteries. It would be good if it was main charged, or you could use re-chargables I think? The first set of batteries it comes with are brilliant and last quite a while, but no matter what brand I buy afterwards, I have a few uses and then have to replace them.Also, you get a DVD and instructions with this when you first receive it- make sure you read them, I didn't as I was too eager to use it!