I believe desensitizing is one of the most important things we can and should do for ourselves every day.

http://www.rsds.org/3/education/desensitization.htm

"How does desensitization work?

A desensitization program is designed to provide consistent stimulus to the affected area for short periods of time, frequently throughout the day. These small bursts of therapeutic activity shower the brain with sensory input. The brain responds to this demand by acclimating to the sensation, thereby gradually decreasing the body's pain response to the particular stimuli. In short, your body gets used to it-the stimulus becomes tolerable and no longer elicits the maximal pain response."

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I believe this is probibly the one thing that I have done for myself that has made the most diffrence for me.


Sandra

I suppose I should start using my tens unit more often.

It tends to cause my tremor to get worse so I try to limit its use. Maybe if I tried it in the AM more it would work.

Actually Imahotep, your TENS unit should be helping you with pain relief. It really wouldn't be part of a desensitization program. If it's hurting you or causing muscle tremors or spasms, you might have it up too high! At the right level a TENS can really help with pain control. Try a lower setting and maybe it won't aggravate your tremor. Hope this helps! If you have any questions, feel free to PM me or just ask!
Linnie

Thanks. I'll give it a shot.

I've tried various settings so am not extremely hopeful. Perhaps using it with very low pain will enable very low settings and reduce the negative effects.

I'll just try to err toward the low side for a while, whatever it takes.