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Originally Posted by Lisa in Ohio
Hi Renee, I do use a TENS unit and have had it for several years. It really works best for me when I feel my muscles tighten up in my shoulder and neck area ( RSD started in my left arm). It is good because of the many levels that you can set it on and it can be worn on a belt clip. If your insurance will cover it I would give it a shot. It is easy to use, non invasive and can be used to cover the areas that you need it on the most. My kids have even borrowed it for when they get a pulled muscle and my son used it in his shoulders after a laproscopic surgery to help with the pain from all the gas they pump into the abdomen. I really wouldn't be without mine. Lisa
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Hello Renee..
I am so sorry to read of your situation and your terrible pain .. We RSD'ers have so much in common...ugly pain... Renee..I have a SCS implant..i had the surgery in 9/08... my orgiginal RSD site is my Right knee/leg..further spread to my left leg and upward to my left pelvis..left arm and now my right jaw.. I can't exactly say but my spread came after my implant sugery and I hate to say this but my implant has not been a positive.. as when I turn it on..it really makes my RSD angry.. and I have been diagnosised with a very agressive form of RSD... now I really am not trying to sway your decision about the SCS as we all respond differently... please, read up on the SCS posts here on this board..do your homework before making this step..I pray that it will be a wonderful intervention in helping you manage your pain...
Again... I am sorry about your painful time...I wish you a wonderful night..and blessings of more strength from here forward..
Hugz, Kathy
