by 02kar Moderator 06 Mar 2011

experience with TENs units. I hope you never have to use one. It is a small unit, battery driven, with wires attached to it. The wires are attched to electrodes which are placed on the painful area of the body. In my case it is my lower back or neck area, whichever 1 needs the attention the most. When it is turned on, it sends electrical stiulationto the painful area. It eats up the pain messengers so I don't feel the pain any way near as bad as I do without it. The interesting thing about it is you put it on a part that is not painful, the unit causes pain. Go figure.

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by gerryvb 07 Mar 2011

I hope you are totally feeling better not only emotionally but the body too.I don't know the Ten, but if it makes you feel better than I'm glad you can use this as a painkiller. Hugs 4 you!

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by mary51 07 Mar 2011

Glad you feel better. God bless you.

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by airyfairy 07 Mar 2011

I am sorry Karen that you have had to go through this. Sounds awful. Hope you are feeling better soon.

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by emily16838 07 Mar 2011

I feel bad just complaining about hte flu....Glad you are feeling better

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by shazells 06 Mar 2011

I'm Terrified of electical impulses since I was electrocuted so no way will I undergo such torcher for my back pain but I do understand why you call it Attitude adjustment cos pain can sure cause Attitude Problems Hugs Shazells

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by bevintex 06 Mar 2011

It is hard to be bright and cheery when you are in pain. I'm glad to hear you are feeling better. Take care
Bev

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by cj2sew 06 Mar 2011

I hope the smile on your face is because the pain has subsided. Bless you

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anangel by anangel 06 Mar 2011

Ditto! I agree! Keep smiling! Pain is tough!!
Angel

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by alexgrandma 06 Mar 2011

I hope you are feeling better.

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by read180 06 Mar 2011

Dawn I am so glad to hear you are feeling better with the TENs. I have a friend who used it and he says it iw one of the only things that will help his back pain after he was rear ended in an auto accident several years ago. God Bless hugs *4U
Cindy B

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by read180 06 Mar 2011

Dawn I am so glad to hear you are feeling better with the TENs. I have a friend who used it and he says it iw one of the only things that will help his back pain after he was rear ended in an auto accident several years ago. God Bless hugs *4U
Cindy B

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by alexgrandma 06 Mar 2011

I hope you are feeling better.

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by pldc 06 Mar 2011

been there done that Idon't want to do it again either. I feel your pain, one thing that I learned is to look for triggers & to avoid them if you can!

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by sewlikedawn 06 Mar 2011

I have never heard of the TENS UNIT. But I hope that I will never need one. Pain can make you grouchy and tired. It wears you out! Glad to hear that you are feeling a little better.
Hugs Dawn Flower for you!

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by raels011 06 Mar 2011

I also know the TENs unit My husband and I use it He for his back and me for migraines. We would not be without this little miracle worker

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queenofhearts by queenofhearts 07 Mar 2011

I would like to know more about using it for migraines. My sister uses it for pain in her hand which is the aftermath of having shingles. But if it works for migraines my daughter shoud have one too.

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by fannyfurkin 06 Mar 2011

I saw on a current affairs program that there is a new system that works even better, at first when the story came on my reaction was "that's just a tens unit, they have been around for years". But as the story progressed I realized it was new technology, I can't remember what it was called. I am always yelling at the television when the current affairs program is on because it if so full of hyped up nonsense, I probably shouldn't watch it.

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by ramona 06 Mar 2011

I have had experience with a TENs unit. My husband had to use one for awhile after being hit by a tire, rim and all. I also used to work in a pain clinic (billing manager) so I am fairly familar with these units. Glad you are feeling better and pray you have continued improvement.

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by sewfrenzie 06 Mar 2011

So glad you are feeling better!

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by clawton 06 Mar 2011

Interesting. Had not heard of that.

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by jkdavis1996 06 Mar 2011

thank you for the information. And I am glad that you are feeling better...I love to go to church and sometimes I wish it were just everybody singing...cause that is when I am able to have my mind truly on God and clear of everything else.

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by shirlener88 06 Mar 2011

Glad you are feeling better and not like the bluebird!

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