Ron.Shaw@f7.n374.z1.fidonet.org (Ron Shaw) (04/24/91)
Index Number: 15128
[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference on Fidonet]
In a message dated 16 Apr 91 01:00:22, Renee Roberts wrote:
RR> From: Renee@cup.portal.com (Renee Roberts)
RR> Message-ID: <18461@bunker.isc-br.com>
RR> Index Number: 14589
RR> I am going to be outfitted with a TENS device for back pain. I have
RR> tried
RR> it once, and will try it one more time before deciding. I am
RR> interested in
RR> hearing from others who use TENS on a daily basis. Where do you get
RR> supplies,
RR> any problems associated with it, any general comments. I am able to
RR> walk, so
RR> hearing from other walking folk would be appreciated, but anyone with
RR> info is
RR> welcome to comment.
I used a TENS unit since 1983 or so. For the first 8 - 14 mons it
help tremendously, I was able to continue work as an Engineer. But
I think my body got more and more use to it. I started to have to
have it on more & more for it to help, until it only now helps on
somethings (unless Its the dislike for the control wires since they
pull the hairs on your legs - I strap electrodes on both inside
ankles ( near there) and 2 on my middle back. Then I cross cross
the wires from the electrodes from ankle to back. It have gotten
the most comfort when my legs were hurting or spasming a lot.
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