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Old 01-11-2007, 12:35 AM #1
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Default TENS Unit for PN

I am currently in physical therapy for my lower back. The therapist is using a TENS unit and mentioned that I could use it on my PN as well.

Have any of you used a TENS unit and if so, did it help or hurt you??

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I have been using one on and off for about 10 yrs and sometimes its the only thing that works.
Mines is from Medtronics.
Try one out first if possible before buying one, to see if it helps you.
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Default I have a great little Empi recharagable unit--

--that I've used in various locations on my body--I originally got it to help with the variable meralgia parasthetica symptoms that I have in my right thigh.

I find that it helps considerably while it is active; the sensations generated are not unpleasant and they do block pain. The pain tends to come back fairly quickly once I shut it off, though.

One other thing I have noticed--if I have a bad spot and I leave it on for many, many hours over consecutive days, sometimes the pain lessens or shifts or seems to have a different quality. I know others have reported this before, theorizing that constant application of current over a considerable length of time alters the firing pattern of the nerves. How true this is I'm not sure, but since TENS is safe and non-invasive, and the only thing it costs me is recharging the batteries, I will certainly keep using it, and recommend anyone to give it a try (like most of these PN "treatments", it seems to work well for some and not for others).

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Default My experiences have been in...

the past 18 mos using the Tens Accupoint. A Tens unit [portable] used in PT on various accupuncture points. The first 3 times used, it was, well, just weird! No other way to put it... After the 4th or 5th times, I started to get the 'zeeps/zaps' that to me, indicated some reconnecting/programming of stray nerves. Since it's not 'attached' to you, is just fine with me...it works/worked! I would have a 'happy' buzz for days after! I like happy buzzes!

There are other forms of electro-stim equipments out there...TENS worked thru this other vehicle for me tho...TENS in many different forms has been around for a LOONG time. It strangely is, only now beginning to be a more 'accepted' form of therapy...Heck, I don't care! As long as it works - Great!

Other 'stim' formats seemed to either work or be adverse, depending on the machines and their settings tho. IF you feel things getting worse, speak UP and LOUDLY. Creating muscle spasms you don't need is NOT my idea of FUN!

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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.
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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!

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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
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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...

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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.
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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.
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