DSM3KIDZ Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 My doc wants to prescribe this but is worried about how it will affect my nervous system. Anyone ever used one of these? If you have could you please share your experience with me.ThanksDAYNA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotleyLori Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I did a trial of the TENS unit for the back pain that I have between my shoulder blades. It was not a good option for me for several reasons. First, inspite of having hypermobility, I could not place the pads properly myself. My husband was not always available to put the pads on for me. The TENs unit did not relieve enough of the pain when I had it on to cut back on my pain meds. If the pads were even slightly out of place they cause painful spasms around my rib cages. It just was too labor intensive for the benefit so therefore my insurance co. was paying for something that was not being used often enough to justify it. However, many people have stated that they get good relief with them and we all react differently. The biggest obstacle for me was not being able to put the pads on myself.Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Hi, I used to use a TENS unit a lot for knee pain. It was before I had POTS but it was a huge help with the pain (I found that accupuncture was even better). The pain relief works for some and not others, sometimes I think you need an open mind as some of the effect is the distraction from the pain caused by the tingling sensations!Since having POTS I haven't used one much but did borrow my Mum's for a few days when I pulled my back - didn't seem to affect the POTS but I am quite potsy at the moment so would be hard to tell.If you decide to try TENS let us know how you get on,Flop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoven Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 I must be a little odd, as I found it gave me muscle spasms.Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadine Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 I used one many yrs ago. -- so not sure how much they have changed. I felt it helped some, but had to keep cranking it up. It was for low back pain. I finally went to a chiropractor who was a combined chiro and PT and he helped me the most.I did not have all the symptoms that I am now struggling with- so it was not affecting my nervous system in any strange way. I agree it was almost a distraction from the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 I used a TENS unit years ago when I was in Junior High, for neck pain. I guess I dont remember what I thought of it or if it helped at all. For me it was too hard to deal with while I was at school. I think I had it turned up too high and the electric shock feeling was distracting. One time it fell off durring class, and was shocking me everytime I moved. I couldn't move to turn it off and was trying to motion my friend to help me. I ended up getting in trouble to being disruptive! I couldn't explain to the teacher what was going on because it was really hurting....and I didnt want the class to know about it. Now looking back it was a funny moment. I'd say it might not hurt to try it. Just don't turn it on too high, I like did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sally Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 daughter used a tens machine with good results. hers was about the size of a pager. it was one of the things that she did that seemed to help the pain from EDS.good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Tired Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I used one for a while... but the help didn't last long. Within a few months I had upped it as far as it would go then it didn't help at all. I tried going off of it for about 6 months then starting it back up and it didn't help. Now I have a pacemaker and can't use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloppyllama Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 right now i use my tens for back pain daily, and it works wonders! i also havent noticed any negative side effects and i also use it on my ankle alot which helps greatly as well. i know that your post was from a while ago, but i thought i would let you know incase it was still relevent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 daynahii used a tenz unit back in 2000 or 2001.. Uhm I did help me tremendously at first.. but it had to be cranked up pretty gosh darn high.. and it only offered temp relief from pain.. i used it for my neck and shoulder..I could not postion that lead thingys myself.. somebody had to do it forme...the onyl problem i had with it as the postioning of the leads.. and i have an allergy to the sticky stuff ON the leads.. and had to stop using the unit..but its thje one and like onyl thing that brought me any pain relief really.. i hope that you hage ahd some sucess with it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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