Originally Posted by MelodyL

Cheryl:

Exactly what does this do for your feet?? Does it take away the burning??

Today, I accompanied Alan to the pysical therapist and I asked about the electrode thingee (with the big pads), that they put on his calf, and they put a big hot pack over it.

I asked them "what is this thing called"?. It's called a Low Voltage Stimulator.

It's not a Ifc. I made sure to ask this question.

It's supposed to stimulate healing.

I then asked about the TENS unit and told the guy what Alan did (revved it up to the highest thing on the dial). He said "Melody, it's powered by a 9 volt battery, don't worry, he can't hurt himself.". He did say that he should increase the thing slowly, and not to just turn it on and dial it to the highest number. Alan said he would do this.


Now today, I USED THE DARN THING.

My knee was killing me. I put the two pads where the chart said (I went to one of the links in one of the posts) and there's a chart that shows you where to place the electrodes.

I can laugh now, but honestly, I was afraid I would electrocute myself.

I v e r y s l o w l y turned it on, and started to dial the intensity.

I felt nothing till I got to 4, then I stopped at 5.

And I said 'Alan puts this thing on 8???, holy moly.

I also put it on my frozen shoulder.

I shall try it on my feet.

The weather is nuts and that's why I'm burning.

Going to Cornell on Friday.