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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 | 711 |
70% |
| Chronic Pain | 592 |
72% |
| Back Pain | 389 |
76% |
| Endometriosis | 3 |
100% |
| Lupus | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 72% (1723
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TENS Reviews
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2 weeks Use on certain days at work.
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Love it! But it doesnt stop the pain very long
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It worked for me, but it was difficult to keep in place, and I did not want an implanted one.
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helps at the time, just doesn't last
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helps my neck spasms
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In Physical therapy several years ago for other problems. Also new laser stimulator is great.
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works for back pain, not for RSD pain
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Can't use since Medicare coverage started
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only for the time that it was on. i was unable to move muscles for some time after treatment. once that time passed, pain came back.
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works when I use it.
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love it
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Numbs the area so I can deal
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Kinda nice.
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Kinda nice.
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It sometime works for me and sometimes causes me more pain.
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Discussions
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TENS machine???
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) It's a little device you carry on you. It comes with sticky electrodes that you put on your skin. Y... [More] -
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]
