I was given the option of the implanted stimulator also. BUT, since I'm alleric to so many things AND I had a "botched" surgery just 3 months before TM came to stay, I was reluctant to have surgery. ALSO, I wasn't certain it would work. SO the TENS seemed like the best solutions and it does help!
Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janice" <[email protected]> To: "CANDIS KALLEY" <[email protected]>, "tmic-list" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 11:30:20 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [TMIC] using a T.E.N.S try unit I don't use a tens. I use spinal cord stimulator that is implanted in my back hip. It stops most of the pain before it reaches my brain telling me that I have pain. Very similar to the tens. It helps with pain and with stamina. Janice ----- Original Message ----- From: CANDIS KALLEY To: tmic-list Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 6:48 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] using a T.E.N.S try unit I'm not Marieke and I'm not from Canada but I swear by tens. I know it helps with my back and neck pain level bringing it down a notch or 2. I get out of bed and reach for my tens before even a cup of coffee. I know TENS is not for everyone BUT I think anyone should try it before dismissing it. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pieter and Heather" <[email protected]> To: [email protected], [email protected] Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 7:30:22 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [TMIC] using a T.E.N.S try unit Carol, I'm glad it has helped Jim so much. Marieke also from Canada uses the Tens machine with much success as well. I'm sure she will chime in soon and say the same. It helps a lot of people. Heather in Calgary ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 5:14 PM Subject: [TMIC] using a T.E.N.S try unit Hi friends, I just read the message about being told it was bogus to use an electric shock like device. My husband jim has had TM since May 2005. A church friend who is a physical therapist suggested Jim try it, we had a tens unit from awhile back to help with pain. George told Jim where to place the pads to help the hamstring. In less than a week he went from 20% to 75% movement. Its to early to be sure how much movement he will get, but he is certain its not bogus. We will keep you all posted, carol and jim Big savings on Dell XPS Laptops and Desktops!
