Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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cajunv2001 05/30/2007

Has any one ever used a t.e.n.s. machine for electronic stimulation of the muscles.
my pain managment dr has given me one to try for a month,if it helps medicare will pay for it,it's ok,but kinda makes the muscles hyper sensitive.
they really tingle a long time after the treatment is over.not sure if that's good or bad.
appreiciate the feedback.

Aberlaine 05/30/2007

I have one and have been using it on my lower back. I think I have a pinched nerve or disc problems. After 30 minutes, it helps a bit. But the pain always comes back. Maybe the TENS unit was meant to be worn all the time.

deleted_user 05/30/2007

I have a tens unit. I wear it all day on low. My have different settings. 12 hours on and 12 hours off. I don't know which one you got but my has different levels of intestiny and differnet ways of setting the tens unit.

deleted_user 05/30/2007

I have a TENS unit and find it does help with the pain. Just remember to the area of pain with the pads. My PT said when using it you don't want your muscles to twitch, try turning your's down some that should help. Good luck!

deleted_user 05/30/2007

I have used it and absolutely love it. It has helped me tremendously but yes, if it is too high it will cause pain instead of relief.
It interrupts the pain signals to the brain.

deleted_user 05/30/2007

Necie,

Glad you have found something that is helping you! -JaiD

deleted_user 05/30/2007

Cajunv2001,

Hope it helps you too! -JaiD

moonwater 05/30/2007

I have one and have had no luck with it at all.
It's kinda odd though, 'cause when my massage therapist uses one on me it helps. *shrugs*

cajunv2001 05/31/2007

i think i have had it on too high,so like the turtle i should slow down,lol.thanks all!!!!

deleted_user 05/31/2007

moonwater - ask you massage therapist what setting they are using and the intensity. I asked my PT and he helped me get regulated so it does help.

cajunv2001 05/31/2007

thanks BevAnn,they kinda gave me the machine with basic knowledge from my own pt day's, i'll just back off a bit on the settings and see how it goes,i'm using it now,at a lower setting and it's a lot more comfortable,thanks all!

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