Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS or Fibro) is a debilitating chronic syndrome (constellation of signs and symptoms) characterized by diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, fatigue...
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I just found my tens unit and want to start using it. I have not used it in about 5 years and I have forgotten how to use it.
Any advice would be helpful.....Thanks Sorry about all the post today I just seem to have a lot of questions but.... they are all related to fibro so I hope you all don't mind. Firefly9 Posted on 01/30/08, 05:01 pm |
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I've heard of tens but have no idea how to use it sorry hun. And you can post as much as you want :) 
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there are lots of tens unit..I have a new one...what does yours look like
a tens unit is a box that have wires that come out and at the end of the wires it has either square or circle stickies that attach to you like on an ekg..once it is attached you turn the unit on...It send electronic waves to the nerves to confuse the nerves so they will go in a different direction and it lowers the pain you are experiencing...usually it is used for lower back pain...It is a way to help with pain with out meds....
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Hmmm when I tried one at a trade fair it fired up all my nerves and I nearly passed out. Felt sorry for the sales guy - not exactly a ringing endorsement LOL
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Sorry V, i cant help with your question but wanted to bump this up as i know there are alot of members here that use this, at least a few months ago i remember there were several posts on this.
i am going to beg my rheumo for one of these. i found one online to purchase but it was almost $1000.00 so i hope i can get this covered by my insurance. Can u get hubby to help u hook it up and use it?
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Hey, I bet you could find the manufact. web site if you Google it. They would probably have the directions there.
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you can ask questions anytime. ive had one since 19 81.i have two but im outof the contacts and have lost the adress for the ordering them.
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Mine has square contacts. There are 2 sets of wires. You just make an X with the sets of wires - eack stuck on you diagonally. I don't know if all of them are the same.
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A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator, more commonly referred to as a TENS unit and pronounced tens, is an electronic device that produces electrical signals used to stimulate nerves through unbroken skin.
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I was reading about TENS in the new Fibro for Dummies book and then I saw the TENS question already posted in …
Does anyone here have a TENS unit for home? If so, which brand do you recommend? Thanks!
Has anyone had relief from a tens unit? Cant get my doc to prescribe one, but pretty inexpensive online.
