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TENS and pain-relief - 9/12/2007 2:39:19 PM

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I know TENS is being used as a BDSM Tool and is used in child-birth, but has anyone used it for general pain relief......I have sustained a back injury on duty and am fed up with the usual medication and the fact it isn't too effective.....LLoyds chemist are doing a unit for under 15 pounds.....Although I'm a nurse, ive never seen one used in the general medicine setting....I did ask the A and E Dr but he was the old-school type and said it was a good way of losing 15 pounds and it would be more worth my while spending the money on a good bottle of strong wine and use that for pain relief instead......Very Helpful......lol

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RE: TENS and pain-relief - 9/12/2007 3:09:40 PM

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I have a history of back pain. I hear good things about tens units. you can rig up your own for that matter. for myself accupuncure is the most efffective. followed by chiropractor. pills are ok- but mostly they make you high enuff to forget about the pain which is still there.

my advice, go for it.

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RE: TENS and pain-relief - 9/12/2007 3:10:42 PM

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there are many different types of nerve stim devices on the market, some of which have variable settings (i.e. tens, fes, etc.). each different type of nerve stim produces variable results on pain alleviation (some for acute, some for chronic pain, for example). if you're contemplating purchasing one for your own use, perhaps you can talk to a rep from a supplier who might let you lease or at least try out a unit first, along with instructing you in how it operates, so that you might make a more informed decision about purchasing. it really is individual how one responds to this type of device and how much pain relief is granted by such.

i do wish you great luck with it.

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RE: TENS and pain-relief - 9/12/2007 3:43:39 PM

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Thanks for both answers......As for accupunture.....Might sound strange for a nurse, but I hate needles.....Don't mind using them on others but when used on me....Yuk, my knees are going to jelly thinking of it....lol

I will try the rep idea, we are always tripping over some reps at the hospital and they might know reps in this field.......

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RE: TENS and pain-relief - 9/12/2007 3:46:39 PM

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Since needles squick you, have you given acupressure a try?
I had a TENS used on me for about 6 months in physical therapy, I didn't see progress and truthfully I think it made things worse. Ultrasound was the same way, that was downright painful for me.
I do hope you find something helpful, chronic pain is no fun! Not like 'good' pain

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RE: TENS and pain-relief - 9/12/2007 3:57:51 PM

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I considered accupuncture for an ankle injury some years back but went down the ultra-sound route and frankly I found it irratated the injury more.....I am worried TENS will have the same effect.....I have a friend who practices Raiki (And yes I probably have spelt that wrong...lol) but she is on a month long cruise and I need to get back to work.....And yes some good pain would be a bonus at the mo....but I can't bend over....lol

Thanks for your kind thoughts

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RE: TENS and pain-relief - 9/12/2007 4:11:33 PM

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I personally love the electrical stimulation for muscle pain. The electrical current stimulates blood flow, which promotes healing, and the repeated muscle contractions and releases help loosen up the spasms.

Everyone's different, however. Best thing is to give it a try and see if it helps you.

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RE: TENS and pain-relief - 9/14/2007 5:27:12 AM

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I was able to trial one from my physio before I bought one and found that it was fantastic for pain from a soft tissue injury. There are some tiny versions of tens units around that you can easily wear under your clothes when at work etc and the machine part will fit in your pocket. For me the TENS machine is most effective when pain levels are just reaching the (warning scientific explanation to follow) 'ouch this is starting to get really uncomfortable' however it doesn't help when I have got to the 'omfg the pain is excruciating!'.

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RE: TENS and pain-relief - 9/14/2007 6:26:23 AM

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RE: TENS and pain-relief - 9/14/2007 2:01:46 PM

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I have a tens unit which I got for shoulder pain which eventually required surgery but it sure did help before that with the pain.
The phys. therapist told me that it has some type of affect on the brain causing it to block the pain receptors or something to that effect.
But, it worked!

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