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I used to get treatment with a TENS unit at my chiropractor. It worked, but only for a short time. I've heard the same thing from other people, and understand that a lot of people end up just giving in and buying a home unit.
Hi , I bought a tens machineand it works ok. i've found it to be about as effective as a good massage with the advantage of the machine taking longer to tire. Mine's an old 1 that runs on 9v batteries but I hear the new ones plug into mains power. Sometimes i've even found the wheat bag to be about as effective with a lot less setting up. Hope this helps. Even with the Chinese herbs, tens , wheat bag , electric massager and rubbing the affected area myself , I still need high-strength painkillers.
One day. There'll be a cure for pain. That's the day. I throw my drugs away.
Nearly a year without replies. This place is a graveyard :-(
You can buy a TENS unit for $40 from your chiropractor (unless she's a cheat) or eBay.
I'm not depressed, but i have 2 crushed vertebra and opiates don't help much anymore. The day i finally found my TENS unit, i was on my way home and was planning on killing myself. They make a BIG difference...
There is no limit to the amount of pain a human being can feel.
While i wait for my pills to start working - it feels like i am being raped.
