Originally Posted by Neurochic

The calmare equipment is a TENS machine so whatever the protocol and electrode placing being used by any given doctor or operator, it will function in exactly the way that a normal, multi-channel TENS machine does - electrode pads attached to the skin and an electric current run through the electrodes which is controlled and adjusted by the main unit. It contains pre-programmed cycles.

I'm not saying this to upset anyone or create any arguments about the nature of this particular treatment. I am very aware of how controversial it is and how many arguments there are about it. I am only relaying the absolute facts about the equipment being used. In front of me I have copies of their FDA 510(k) Medical Device Application and the corresponding FDA Approval Letter and it is absolutely a matter of indisputable fact that this device is a nothing more than a simple multi-channel TENS machine. That is what the manufacturers of the equipment have themselves said that it is. In fact, they have based their 510(k) application on "Predicate Devices" which are 2 specific, listed existing models of TENS machines already manufactured by other companies which were already on the market at the time of their application. This allows them to get their approval more easily - they apply on the basis that their device is equivalent in construction and effect to a device that is already on the market and already has FDA approval.

The 510(k) makes it clear that the device is only designed to provide symptomatic relief of pain. That, as you will all know, is exactly what any simple multi-channel TENS machine which you can purchase from a high street chemist or on the internet, claims to be able to do.

Originally Posted by Neurochic

The calmare equipment is a TENS machine so whatever the protocol and electrode placing being used by any given doctor or operator, it will function in exactly the way that a normal, multi-channel TENS machine does - electrode pads attached to the skin and an electric current run through the electrodes which is controlled and adjusted by the main unit. It contains pre-programmed cycles.

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The 510(k) makes it clear that the device is only designed to provide symptomatic relief of pain. That, as you will all know, is exactly what any simple multi-channel TENS machine which you can purchase from a high street chemist or on the internet, claims to be able to do.

Originally Posted by Jo*mar

I think this person would like an overview of what actually happens during the treatment..

Do they stick e stim pads on you?
Where on the body?
Or what is actually done?
How long does a session take etc?

Originally Posted by Jo*mar

I think this person would like an overview of what actually happens during the treatment..

Do they stick e stim pads on you?
Where on the body?
Or what is actually done?
How long does a session take etc?

Originally Posted by moosey2me

I agree I would like to know more too..like what is it?How to they apply?how long does it take?anything that would help us understand..thank you very much

Originally Posted by HubbardstonJoanne

I only have about 6 hours with no pain from the RSD, sadly though it comes back and when I mean it comes back it goes right back up the pain scale. I was wondering if anyone out there is having the similar issue of not working has you hoped it would have. (This doctor that worker's comp is paying for, is not buying that I know the difference of the RSD pain and other pain. I worked in health care for over 8 years, I know this is the RSD pain. I worked on a broken foot for two whole months at the hospital, I know what pain is. I cannot find a job due to the fact that the medications cause bad side effects like becoming dizzy. Then I cannot wear shoes nor socks. I cannot stand or sit for a long time. Then in my arms, I have RSD from the finger up to back of my neck. He also complains that I need to focus on what I want to do, well when I get the resources on what I need to do, I will go back to school to learn to do something that will provide me a job. Sorry, I got off subject.)