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Posted 2/7/2012 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,

  Just wondering if anyone has used a Tens unit?  My Dr suggested I look into one. Thank you.

Posted 2/7/2012 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hi GlassOlive,

I've tried one a few times and it didn't work for me at all.

Good luck to you.
Posted 2/7/2012 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
I first used one over 20 years ago for TMJ, and I absolutely loved it, once I got used to it.  My husband had one prescribed to him several years ago for his back problems.  I have borrowed it several times when my back problems have been at their worst, and it has really helped.  It is a safe, drug-free way to control pain, and it is non-addictive. It does feel very strange at first, but once you get used to it, it can be very relaxing and pleasant.  You just have to experinment to find what type of pulse works best for your type of pain, and don't get the signal too strong.  You also need to be sure that the electrodes are adhearing well to your skin.  I had one fall off once when I was using the machine.  What an unpleasant and painful surprise! 
Posted 2/8/2012 1:51 AM (GMT 0)
I love my TENs. Most of them have several settings, you don't want any of them so high they cause muscle contractions.

Check with your insurance co., they may cover it with docs rx.
Posted 2/8/2012 5:26 AM (GMT 0)
Yes! The tens help. You have to judge how long you keep it on, too long can hurt worse.
Posted 2/8/2012 12:57 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't tried one but am thinking about it.  We used to have a mod here that had one and loved it.  It might be worth a shot for you to give it a try.

 

Sherrine

Posted 2/18/2012 8:48 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your responses. :)
Posted 2/18/2012 8:51 PM (GMT 0)
I have used mine a lot. It really seems to help relieve pain from muscle knots.
Hope
Posted 2/19/2012 11:13 AM (GMT 0)
I tried the tens unit and it did nothing for me. That may be because my body has slowly numbed over the years from a work injury.

Good luck.
Posted 2/19/2012 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
I have had a TENS unit for years and recently got another script to get another one because I foolishly lost my previous one.  They are not expensive and are very beneficial especially for shoulder and lower back pain.  I use mine for the latter.

It would be helpful to gain the assitance of a physical therapist to adjust the settings for you at first in order to gain optimal beneficial relief from the pain you are experiencing.  I also take oxycodone 15 mg every four hours and once in a while, I take the TENS off and use my lidoderm patches for pain relief to the area.  I suggest you try what works the best for you. 

I wear the TENS  unit for hours at a time and have been known to sleep with it sometimes.  It really can be very relaxing when set properly.

I hope I have helped someone out there.

God bless.

Lindaloo

Posted 2/20/2012 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone. :)
Posted 2/21/2012 7:57 AM (GMT 0)
Hi GlassOlive,

I'm currently saving up for one as I've used one before and it's been amazing. Particularly when my Fibro pain is in a specfic area ie forearm, wrist, back etc. I can't wait til I get mine because I can't take ibuprofen and I can't take strong pain meds.

Cheers Lou
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