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08-22-2013, 05:11 PM | #1 | ||
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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. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | eevo61 (09-12-2014) |
09-11-2014, 05:59 AM | #3 | ||
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I tried one of them around my ankle where the RDS orginated and I had no deep pain or in fact no deep sensation of any kind at all like I get elsewhere. I think it was due to edema? But I can mess with this some more if I'm using the right kind of tens machine. These are actually stronger and go deeper than a regular tens machine (Moderators, I hope this link is ok to post. If not please remove): http://www.amazon.com/AccuMeds-Inter...ferential+unit Any help appreciated. Denise |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | eevo61 (09-12-2014) |
09-12-2014, 01:00 AM | #4 | |||
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Thanks for sharing SloRian,
I know many times we all might not agree in Treatment s and opinions but the main reason for us to learn. I have scs and also had several months with tens us it's .always a question about calmare and many never answered me,instead they get attacking each others with things that to me was not the question and never got any response and at the end ,no answer I was looking for so my questions is : I saw e machine on the dr tv program and was wondering ,have you daughter tried TENS units ,work the same ? so similar ? Also I already have scs ,is there any way you ask your dr if a patients with spinal cord stimulator can receive calmare therapy ,please a. I will truly appreciate and I'm glad you stood up and what you believe is right for you daughters heaths also ,have she had ketamine infusions also wondering about it. Also,I'm so,sorry for all you are dealing with and hope soon a good break coms your way for you both.always keep in mind you are also a priority for now ,your daughter can't do better if emotionally she knows you are not ok,so,please take care of you as well,and hope the healing you both need and deserve comes your way soon. Gentle loving hugs with caring love Jesika .
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