***The good people at Quell provided me with a free **Quell 2.0** in exchange for honest feedback. All opinions and experiences are my own***.
Many of you are aware that I've been living in chronic pain since August of 2001. I was firefighter finishing up paramedic school and I got hurt on a call. I ended up with an L5/S1 left sided herniation and it changed the course of my life. Pretty much since that day, I've lived in constant pain.
Over the last few years, I've been walking and that has made a big impact on my pain but it's always there to some degree. This pain, while better managed, still dictates a great deal of my life.
I could sleep on the best mattress in the world and still wake up in pain because that's just how it goes with a major back injury.
Anyway, I heard about Quell awhile back but didn't put a lot of stock in it. I'd actually forgotten about it until I saw an ad for Quell 2.0. I'm 40 years old and working very hard to improve my entire state of being. I've lost weight, returned to the dentist after an extended break and for the most part, I'm managing my depression with as little medication as possible. Why not try and do something about my chronic pain as well.
I reached out to Quell and they were kind enough to send me a Quell 2.0 for review purposes. I'll be completely honest with you, I had very low expectations for this product because it simply seemed too easy. I've lived in pain for so long, how could Quell address something that nothing else had been able to?
For the last 30 days, I've been using Quell 2.0 every day. Before I get into my
experience, it's important to explain a little about Quell 2.0, the science behind it and how it works.
Quell stimulates the sensory nerves in your calf through a strip of sticky electrodes. It's sorta like how a TENS unit works. Those nerves carry neural pulses to your brain, which triggers a natural response to block pain signals in your body. Quell claims it works for 4 out 5 people.
Quell's prescription strength neurotechnology designed for multiple types and sources of chronic pain. The Quell system is FDA cleared for use during the day while active, or at night while sleeping, and is personalized for your needs to manage chronic pain. What's more, it's proven to work.
- quellrelief.com
As I already stated, I've been using Quell 2.0 for the last 30 days and it's been an interesting experience. I've used TENS units for a few years and this is similar-ish.
I was very skeptical going into this because I've been in pain for so long that the idea of something actually making a difference was a pipe dream.
Quell states that it can take a couple weeks to begin feeling relief and roughly a month to really benefit.
Personally, I began noticing a difference after the first week. I started on a Sunday and about eight days later, I began noticing a change. It wasn't Earth shattering but it was enough that I took notice. I knew it was helping because physically getting out of bed was easier.
For as long as I can remember, no matter what mattress I'm sleeping on, I wake up in the morning and roll out of bed because my back was so sore that I couldn't just sit up.
For the first time since August of 2001, I began waking up without back pain and I'm completely serious. I was actually able to sit up and get out of bed without the pain.
As more time went on, I began feeling less pain throughout the day as well.
I wear the Quell for most of the day but take it off to air my skin out or charge it. I let the mandatory app control my treatments for the day and truthfully, I forget I'm even wearing it. A single charge delivers roughly 30 treatment sessions and a full recharge takes about an hour.
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I can't help but say that the Quell 2.0 is making a significant difference in my life. I don't know what else to say about it. It just works, at least for me.
People have asked me to describe what it feels like and if you've used a TENS Unit before, you've probably felt this before. It doesn't hurt and it almost feels like it's vibrating my leg at time. You can manually adjust the intensity and if you go too high, it can become very uncomfortable. If you use it correctly, you may not even feel it at all.
It's important to understand that using the Quell on an ongoing basis will require a monthly investment. You'll need to purchase electrodes. Each electrode lasts about 2 weeks, assuming you take care of it. A months supply will cost you roughly $30. That may seem like a lot and for many like myself, it could be cost prohibitive.
At the same time, $30/month is a small price to pay for chronic pain relief, especially without the use of drugs.
Some of you might be wondering why Lizze isn't using this. Originally, she was going to be the one testing this but she very quickly proved to be allergic to the sticky electrodes. That's something kinda unique to her. She's got very sensitive skin and the fact she can't wear these isn't much of a surprise.
I've not experienced any rash or breakouts under the electrodes and I imagine that's what most people will share that same experience.
My personal experience has been very positive. I wear my Quell 2.0 each day and it's made a significant difference in my life. It's really weird because until the pain was relieved, I hadn't realized how much pain I was still in. I was so used to the pain, it wasn't until it had begun to go away that I knew how much it was still impacting me.
If you live in chronic pain, I can honestly recommend Quell 2.0.. I can't say that everyone will experience the same relief as I did but Quell offers a 60 Day Money Back Guarantee and it's FSA/HSA eligible. At $299.99, it's not the cheapest thing in the world but when you live with chronic pain, the ride is worth the cost of admission.
