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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 | 1075 |
72% |
| Chronic Pain | 978 |
71% |
| Back Pain | 599 |
75% |
| Reflex Sympathetic Dyst... | 6 |
83% |
| Endometriosis | 4 |
75% |
Overall, 73% (2700
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TENS Reviews
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Works great! I love my Stim.
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I've had it prescribed for tendonitits pain and it worked really well wherever I had pain. Unfortunately, the insurance made me give the unit back, but now I am shopping for one of my own.
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helps with muscles
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Only temporary relief
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Used one constantly until the Fentanyl patch but now just for home PT
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good for bursitis
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I use this when I get really bad tightness and cannot get meds to work or if I have to drive and it really helps with pain...
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The tens unit works OK, but the effect doesn' t last that long...
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I love it
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did nto help
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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]
