[jake100]

Does anyone knows about Electrical Nerve Stimulation-- nerve blocker device-- or used it? is it helpful for SFN as well?
My pain doctor recommends trying it.

Thanks

[glenntaj]

--something along the line of a TENS unit or similar electrostimulation device?

Some people do get significant relief from sensory symptoms with these, but it seems to be very hit or miss. The tingling induced by such devices helps to mask and/or block other abnormal sensations.

I have such a unit, but I've found the salutary effects only occur when I am using it; as soon as the power shuts down other sensory symptoms return.

[jake100]

Thanks
So If I get pain in my legs only when I am walking or shortly after, I can just use it for that period of time and I should be okay?
Did you do the back surgery to install the wire?How long you have it? Does it loose its initial impact after awhile after you use it or it would be good and helpful for many many years to come?
Who is your doctor plz.

Thanks a lot

[glenntaj]

--an internally planted device, but merely an external unit, with pads connected to a battery operated central device that sends varied pulses.

There are internal devices that are used to help mask the sensations of intractable pain, but this is invasive and usually done only after all other avenues have been exhausted.

You might want to look at the Chronic Pain/Spinal
forums here--particularly the area on implanted medication pumps and implanted devices:

Spinal Cord Stimulator/Pain Pump Information

[MikeK]

Before my lumbar surgery I used my TENS unit quite a bit. I haven't used it since my surgery.

Before my last MRI I was going thru the process of having a SCS installed. Part of that process was the MRI and a visit with a psychiatrist to see if I was OK something foreign installed in my body. That MRI showed too much damage which led me down the path of surgery.

As far as using the TENS unit, it provided me relief, sometimes I might have taken an extra neurotin or a pain pill if it was a really bad day. The combination of the two took enough of the edge off the pain that was I able to relax somewhat.

Good Luck