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(also known as Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulator, Neurostimulator, Nerve Stimulator)
A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator, more commonly referred to as a TENS unit and pronounced tens, is an electronic device that produces electrical signals used to stimulate nerves through unbroken skin. The name was coined by Dr. Charles Burton. The unit is usually connected to the skin using two or more elec... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Fibromyalgia | 1074 |
72% |
| Chronic Pain | 977 |
71% |
| Back Pain | 598 |
75% |
| Reflex Sympathetic Dyst... | 6 |
83% |
| Endometriosis | 4 |
75% |
Overall, 73% (2697
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TENS Reviews
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THE BEST THING EVER
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It helps a lot, just a hassle every morning attaching four smalls pads with wires repeatedly throughout my body. Takes awile before I have done my entire body.
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I have been using some type of a Tens unit now for over 22 + years and it looks as if it is a direction that it is safe way to continue
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Sometimes it did help, sometimes did nothing.
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Helps to decrease pain during flares. Only lasts while on though
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Works while using. I am an office manager which means I'm at my desk and computer all day long. I've gotten addicted to my TENS. I have two of them. Which by the way, never buy from a local med supply store. Go through the interent. They can cost from $30 and up on websites vs $1,000 from local pharms.
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helped some
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can work, but needs constant monitoring because it can lead to spasms and pain
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no long term improvement.
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Discussions
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implanted nerve stimulator????
I have permanent S1 nerve damage and had burning/searing pain 24/7. I was reclined 23 hours a day and still hurt terribly. After 3 L5-S1 surgeries, ... [More] -
implanted nerve stimulator????
I had one implanted in 2006 and for three years it worked and I was able to be pain med free. It works by sending electrical stimulation up and down y... [More] -
TENS MACHINE LINK
I have used a TENS unit for many years off and on. I just got a new one recently, I need one with a timer on it. I am very happy with it. No lovin, i... [More] -
Nerve Stimulator
ONe of the things the doc has mentioned is implainting a nerve stimulator in my back. Has anyone had an experience with this they would care to share? [More]
