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I want to know more about TENS stimulation
TENS means transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation. "A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) sends electrical pulses through the skin to start your body's own pain killers. The electrical pulses can release endorphins and other substances to stop pain signals in the brain. TENS can reduce pain."
This sounds good but I am still at the level of curiosity coupled with fear. Can TENS cause brain damage? And what's this about too much B6 causing more damage? I don't see how we can group everybody's metabolic systems into one clump. Can this stimulator cure PN? How long does the pain level stay at bay? How many treatments do you need and how often? I've seen the machines at Amazon. Would a neurologist have them in their office? Will this stimulator work on lumbar multilevel degenerative disc disease?
We do not have a neurologist in this whole county. And I'm not keen on traveling long distances to see one. And I just learned our Podiatrist is leaving so I need to find the new one who is replacing him. Your support is greatly accepted at all levels. Thanks. CB
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Oh, okay, so SCRAMBLER didn't work for you. The more I read,the more I'm beginning to believe I should stick with acupressure and Qi Gong. Neither one uses invasive properties. But TENS may be for me.
You've received instant relief. Holy cow, that would be a living miracle to me. And you have spinal issues, too. I like your response. It gives me hope. I need to find me a neurologist somewhere close by. There are none in the county where I live. Thanks a bunch. Thanks to everybody actually.
I have 2 resurfaced hips and a partial knee replacement. In my experience, nothing helps bone on bone joints. Once the cartilage has worn away, it’s time for a replacement. My first hip was resurfaced at 42, and I tried everything for 2 years trying to avoid the surgery. After the surgery, I felt so good that I regretted not getting it done sooner. I was back to sprinting on a baseball feld in 6 months.
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2 ReactionsIf those work for you, keep with it.
TENS Unit- does not cure neuropathy if it did none of us would have neuropathy. I have two TENS units prescribed from my orthopedic surgeon. I can’t use them. They burn my nerves and causes severe nerve pain. In 2002 I had mrsa bacterial spinal meningitis. That’s when my neuropathy started but mine is autoimmune neuropathy. When I use a Tens Unit it feels like it is burning my nerves. They have tried Tens on my shoulder surgery and my four left hip surgeries along with actebulum fracture along with the pubic ramus being fractured. There is a lot of things to help with neuropathy that don’t. Fake advertising. When in college I took anatomy and physiology. They claim that you can’t regenerate the nerves. I went through RN school. There has been studies showing IVIG can regenerate nerves but once your on it you have to remain on it for the rest of your life. I was on it from 10-18 until I fell off my parents insurance. There has been some studies about medical marijuana and nerve regeneration. The article did not say what kind of marijuana. I took it for continuing education credits. I have tried indica 10 thc/10 cbd and it kept the pain away at night when you sleep but Texas is a non marijuana state. I tried it in Colorado and California.
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2 ReactionsWhen you say the magic words, ..."it provides instant relief", I want'a get up and do an Irish jig. I just ordered a TENS from Amazon and should receive it Friday. I feel like a kid waiting eagerly for a specific gift at Christmas.
Have you ever used the pads on both sides of your body at the same time? Say for example, have you used it on both feet at the same time?
Do you carry your unit to the stores or wherever you suspect you may need a treatment to get you from here to there? I usually get attacks when walking through Walmart.
Please forgive me for bombarding you with questions but I have so much I want to know. Many blessing from above. Hugs, CB
Hello,
First thank you.
In fact, no I have not used TENS since I was just very recently diagnosed with large fiber peripheral neuropathy in addition to cervical and lumbar radiculopathy and a possible early onset of small fiber neuropathy. I am seeing the neurology specialist tomorrow. My primary care physician told me about 4 months ago to stop all medications including vitamins. I have tried so many medications but nothing worked. My neuropathy is progressing very fast and therefore I am hoping the neurologist will put me on some type of treatment not to cure the neuropathy as there is no cure, but to hopefully help slow it down.
Take care,
gus
I just ordered a TENS today. Hope it reliefs my neuropathy and back pain. I'm sorry you've experienced so much pain and suffering. And I pray you find something that offers some relief. At this group, we really do need each other, don't we? Hugs, CB
Hey Gus,
Oh, wow! I'm so sorry for your suffering. I take a slew of vitamins and minerals. Why did your primary tell you to go off of them? I take things like Boswellia, Turmeric, Omega 3's for a few. I can't imagine going off of those. But I'm curious to know why with you. My PA is a Nurtitionist and she has never mentioned going off of the supplements. In fact she is the one that got me on Alpha Lipoic Acid. I hope your specialist gives you good news. You deserve it. Hugs, CB
Hi, happy to answer any questions you might have. I have a tens unit that accommodates four pads on two separate channels so yes, you can use them in multiple locations at the same time and when I apply them in the right positions and adjust the intensity levels to what’s tolerable, I find I get instant relief, particularly in my back. Yes, you can travel with it and conceal the wires and the controlling unit in your clothing. On occasion I’ve even slept with it on all night. Hope you find this information useful and are able to find the same level of relief that I did. You just have to experiment a bit. I do keep an extra supply of pads and batteries on hand because I use it a lot.
Good luck.