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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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When I use it, it seems to definately help the many spasms I get in my back region.
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Worked very good but only while i was using it and for about a month after then i was hurting again
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Helps to break up the muscle knots.
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Used while in therapy and helps.
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I used a tens unit for years then the physical therapist said to stop using it because it wasn't helping any more.
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I had nerve stemulator and it worked vary well but it got infected Because of my outher problemes.
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My stimulator is my best friend. Too bad it isn't smaller. Isn't room in my abdomen area so it is in my hip.
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worked great but I developed a severe allergy to the adhesive on the electrode pads
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This works really well & is a great relief for pain. The only thing is you have to stop what you're doing all the time to use it.
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Love my Stim!!! Wouldn't/couldn't survive without it.
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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]
