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(also known as Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulator, Neurostimulator, Nerve Stimulator)
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. The name was coined by Dr. Charles Burton. The unit is usually connected to the skin using two or more elec... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Fibromyalgia | 669 |
72% |
| Chronic Pain | 548 |
72% |
| Back Pain | 361 |
76% |
| Endometriosis | 3 |
100% |
| Lupus | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 73% (1606
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TENS Reviews
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sometimes helped
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temporary relief
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Love this thing
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Used regularly for localized spots - helps for a while
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I have found that when I wear the TENS unit I do not have to take as much pain medicine to get through the day.
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I have my own tens unit and it helps very much! I would encourage those that are able to get one to check into it.
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chiro... help to relax some.
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not much relief
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I see a chiropractor on a regular basis. It definately helps.
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have one with dyst on it
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I love my TENS!
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Haven't used this in a while. Worked well when I was having pain in my low back, tailbone area and neck. That has been better past few years.
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doesn't suit me
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when you can't get to any drugs or have a real bad subluxation your best bet and a bath
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This helps when nothing else does.
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Discussions
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Nerve Stimulators/TENS Units
Hi all, I have been recommended by a specialist at John Hopkins in Maryland to attempt a Nerve Stimulator that will be placed inside my body. I wanted... [More] -
TENS unit
A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator, more commonly referred to as a TENS unit and pronounced tens, is an electronic device that produces elec... [More] -
TENS unit for home
It is a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator. It sends electrical signals to help stimulate the nerves. It can help with pain. [More] -
Nerve Stimulators
Has anyone tried one of these? Is it similar to a Tens unit? [More] -
T.E.N.S Unit for Migrain
I just got my tens ( Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation )unit for cronic pain due to nerve tumors but wen attching the elctrodes to the back ... [More]
