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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 | 1073 |
73% |
| Chronic Pain | 977 |
71% |
| Back Pain | 598 |
75% |
| Reflex Sympathetic Dyst... | 6 |
83% |
| Endometriosis | 4 |
75% |
Overall, 73% (2696
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TENS Reviews
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My Chiropractor uses TENS on my lower back, and hips to stimulate tissue. It is painful, however long-term results are worth it.
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Pain comes back as soon as machine is turned off.
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Was very painfull but did stop the spasms.
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SOMETIMES
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helped somewhat
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Needed the level of stimulation to be so high to counter the pain under my kneecaps that it caused bruising on the skin.
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It has made it so I can walk again (with help) and I don't sound like I'm crazy when I talk because I pain used to be so bad I wouldn't make sense.
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crap
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Love my TENS!!!
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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]
