@jen Thank you Jen for explanation Ive used my TENS unit at least for 10 years My nerves going into legs are effected from back .I can tell everyone who is interested
in this unit it relaxes the muscles and nerves I do get relief its not a cure all but relieves the pain.
@lioness - I have this little tens unit that I bought at Target - yours sounds nicer, and longer lasting. May I ask what brand, and where did you get it?
It does seem a little inconvenient if you have to hold it in place?
@lioness - I have this little tens unit that I bought at Target - yours sounds nicer, and longer lasting. May I ask what brand, and where did you get it?
It does seem a little inconvenient if you have to hold it in place?
@barbarn Its a Prospera I got it online.It has to be at least 10 yrs since I purchased it I think I replaced the pads once. They probably have all different types now you can choose. Enjoy yours I love mine.
I have spinal stenosis. I had surgery several years ago on L4 and L5. It was successful for a while. I had to have the surgery because in addition to the spinal stenosis on of the vertibrae had shifted and was hitting a nerves. I was told I could lose control of bladder and rectum. I now have the stenosis back in other vertibraes I had physical therapy for several months. I only did a few of the machines. I used the treadmill. I was totally physically treated by the therapist. It worked well for me. I still have problems but nothing like I use to. I use a tens unit. It helps a lot. It doesn't always get rid of the pain but dose a lot. The therapist used it. I use the Omron one. You can buy it at the drug store or order in online at Omron.com.
I have spinal stenosis. I had surgery several years ago on L4 and L5. It was successful for a while. I had to have the surgery because in addition to the spinal stenosis on of the vertibrae had shifted and was hitting a nerves. I was told I could lose control of bladder and rectum. I now have the stenosis back in other vertibraes I had physical therapy for several months. I only did a few of the machines. I used the treadmill. I was totally physically treated by the therapist. It worked well for me. I still have problems but nothing like I use to. I use a tens unit. It helps a lot. It doesn't always get rid of the pain but dose a lot. The therapist used it. I use the Omron one. You can buy it at the drug store or order in online at Omron.com.
@russy sounds like your taking care of yourself as much as you can I have a fractureL2 since 05 I too have had bladder @bowel issues but have learnt that for me cranberry and prunes are good friends when needed.But my issue now is my nerves going into my legs are affected cant get relieve so have burning pain mostly all day Any suggestions? from anyone?
I also had pain down both legs before my back surgery which I mentioned was several years ago Also had leg pain when I went to physical therapy this year. It helped a lot. I still will have pain in legs that gets me up at night but not real often. I have exercises which were shown in PT which help a lot.
Has anyone that has used a TENS unit also have AFIB? My family practice doc doesn’t think it’s a good idea but my pain management doc is pushing for it
I also had pain down both legs before my back surgery which I mentioned was several years ago Also had leg pain when I went to physical therapy this year. It helped a lot. I still will have pain in legs that gets me up at night but not real often. I have exercises which were shown in PT which help a lot.
Has anyone that has used a TENS unit also have AFIB? My family practice doc doesn’t think it’s a good idea but my pain management doc is pushing for it
I have spinal stenosis. I had surgery several years ago on L4 and L5. It was successful for a while. I had to have the surgery because in addition to the spinal stenosis on of the vertibrae had shifted and was hitting a nerves. I was told I could lose control of bladder and rectum. I now have the stenosis back in other vertibraes I had physical therapy for several months. I only did a few of the machines. I used the treadmill. I was totally physically treated by the therapist. It worked well for me. I still have problems but nothing like I use to. I use a tens unit. It helps a lot. It doesn't always get rid of the pain but dose a lot. The therapist used it. I use the Omron one. You can buy it at the drug store or order in online at Omron.com.
@sylviapain My acupuncturist suggested a Med Massager foot vibrator that I also use under my desk when working. All it does is scoot across the floor as it vibrates and give me temporarily happy feet. I tried everything my doctor could suggest with no help for numb lower legs. He has a small Pure Enrichment TENS unit for his own use so I bought one just like his for about $100. Used it for a half hour a day on its highest setting while working at my desk. After a month, I decided that I was getting no benefit. Oh well, we keep trying. Any other interesting ideas for spinal stenosis caused leg weakness, numb feet and tingling calves?
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@lioness - I have this little tens unit that I bought at Target - yours sounds nicer, and longer lasting. May I ask what brand, and where did you get it?
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1 Reaction@barbarn Its a Prospera I got it online.It has to be at least 10 yrs since I purchased it I think I replaced the pads once. They probably have all different types now you can choose. Enjoy yours I love mine.
I have spinal stenosis. I had surgery several years ago on L4 and L5. It was successful for a while. I had to have the surgery because in addition to the spinal stenosis on of the vertibrae had shifted and was hitting a nerves. I was told I could lose control of bladder and rectum. I now have the stenosis back in other vertibraes I had physical therapy for several months. I only did a few of the machines. I used the treadmill. I was totally physically treated by the therapist. It worked well for me. I still have problems but nothing like I use to. I use a tens unit. It helps a lot. It doesn't always get rid of the pain but dose a lot. The therapist used it. I use the Omron one. You can buy it at the drug store or order in online at Omron.com.
@russy sounds like your taking care of yourself as much as you can I have a fractureL2 since 05 I too have had bladder @bowel issues but have learnt that for me cranberry and prunes are good friends when needed.But my issue now is my nerves going into my legs are affected cant get relieve so have burning pain mostly all day Any suggestions? from anyone?
I also had pain down both legs before my back surgery which I mentioned was several years ago Also had leg pain when I went to physical therapy this year. It helped a lot. I still will have pain in legs that gets me up at night but not real often. I have exercises which were shown in PT which help a lot.
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1 ReactionHas anyone that has used a TENS unit also have AFIB? My family practice doc doesn’t think it’s a good idea but my pain management doc is pushing for it
@russy I was thinking of P T have to get referral thanks
@chris24 My by pass surgery is 22yrs old I've used my tens unit for 10 yrs still very active
Did the TENS unit help with the bowel and bladder problems
@sylviapain My acupuncturist suggested a Med Massager foot vibrator that I also use under my desk when working. All it does is scoot across the floor as it vibrates and give me temporarily happy feet. I tried everything my doctor could suggest with no help for numb lower legs. He has a small Pure Enrichment TENS unit for his own use so I bought one just like his for about $100. Used it for a half hour a day on its highest setting while working at my desk. After a month, I decided that I was getting no benefit. Oh well, we keep trying. Any other interesting ideas for spinal stenosis caused leg weakness, numb feet and tingling calves?