I've used the Rebuilder for years now, with excellent results ( www.rebuildermedical.com ). It is the single most effective pain relieving thing for me. It has an EMS switch position and the older model had a TENS switch position, but I've alway found the pulse switch position more effective.

I hope the other posters in this thread could include websites to help us find these things that help. I don't think any of us here are shills or salespeople for what works for us. We had some people try to promote stuff for commercial gain in the old Braintalk forum. It was obvious and obnoxious. I think it only hurt sales for what they were pushing.

good web site on neuro stimulation. what it is how it works...for facial pain

http://www.medtronic.com/neuro/paint...imulation.html...
I have a neruo stim it is sorta like a tens unit but not.

this woman uses another type of stimulation not tens unit or neuro ....

http://opuslinks.com/
I usualy dont just barge in but I was reading the post and thought the web sites may be helpful or at least explaine a little.I am NOT promoting any product or site, just sad that out of the whole u.s.a. me and 1 other are the only ones who have a stim. it is a shame people do not know about what is really out there . no harm intended posting the links.
Peace everyone!

Using the ReBuilder has been a BIG plus for me, other than taking Lyrica and Tramadol for pain the ReBuilder works very well when the pads are placed on accupressure points

Thanks all for responding! My husband found out that the TENS unit is covered by insurance as well! So I'm sold and if it works, I'll give it plenty of good press...

nancyh

You can also use a tens unit in water, like a rebuilder to increase the effectiveness if it s for your feet or hands, which in your case I know its not. Use either a divided bucket or two seperate buckets and put one lead in each section or bucket. Put epsom salts in the water.

Look at the Rebuilder site ( www.rebuildermedical.com ) for what the divided bucket looks like. I've seen them in Walmart for about $5.00. I use a rounded tablespoon of epsom salts to each side, and enough warm water (not hot) to cover my feet. In the summer you can use cool water. I've had a physical therapist treat a swollen running injury with TENS and ice water.

Sessions should be about 1/2 hour each. I wouldn't do more than 2 a day. The power level should be very noticable but not at all painful. The goal is to stimulate and soothe the nerves and muscles for pain relief and to promote healing, not irritate them.

After each session, I pat dry the skin and gently massage with skin creme. Anything soothing and protective will work.

Didnt work for me made things worse

I've seen them in Walmart for about $5.00. I use a rounded tablespoon of epsom salts to each side, and enough warm water (not hot) to cover my feet. In the summer you can use cool water. I've had a physical therapist treat a swollen running injury with TENS and ice water.

Sessions should be about 1/2 hour each. I wouldn't do more than 2 a day. The power level should be very noticable but not at all painful. The goal is to stimulate and soothe the nerves and muscles for pain relief and to promote healing, not irritate them.

After each session, I pat dry the skin and gently massage with skin creme. Anything soothing and protective will work.[/QUOTE]

Can I use any tens unit? I have one already or do I have to by that $500 one :0