Thread: Do electric stim and TENs units help?
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Old 07-14-2012, 01:57 PM
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I have RSD in my left hand/arm. i had a Tens Unit and it did help but again, depends on sensitivity. There were days where i just couldn't put the pads on. I have a spinal cord stimulator now and it has helped a great deal. This summer has been so hot and humid (NJ) so far and the heat & humiditity raise my pain. The stim helped about 25-50% on bad days but ussually i get about 50-70% relief. It has helpe me keep my hand moving and functioning enough.




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Originally Posted by AliM View Post
I've heard a little bit during my research that electric stim and TENs units can help with RSD. What do you guys think? Have you tried it? How much difference do you notice? I'm just wondering if I should invest in a TENs, but didn't want to until I know if it's worth doing.

Thanks for your thoughts!
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