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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 | 1077 |
73% |
| Chronic Pain | 980 |
71% |
| Back Pain | 602 |
75% |
| Reflex Sympathetic Dyst... | 6 |
83% |
| Endometriosis | 4 |
75% |
Overall, 73% (2707
Members)
find TENS helpful
TENS Reviews
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Depends on the severity of the pain. If it is really bad, the vibration seems to make it worse.
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offers some relief, though it's often inconvienant to use
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not too helpful
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Not effective due to birth defect
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It works as long as i have it on
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Can't tell that this helps.
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Bought a tens unit and it didn't help me at all.
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Treating my Back
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only got a little relief while wearing it but didnt help at all afterwards
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worked, but had to have a 2nd surgery to put the generator in a better location. Had to have reprogrammed several more times than the temporary one to work the way wanted...
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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]
