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Allison: Posted on Tuesday, February 04, 2014 10:52 AM
For Diabetic Use Patient Blog:
I was How Does TENS Control Pain? Sticky patches (electrodes) are attached to the skin, and
small electrical impulses are delivered to underlying nerve fibers. This works
in two ways. The first is through endorphins. The body has its own mechanisms
for suppressing pain. It releases natural chemicals called endorphins in the
brain, which act as pain relieving substances. TENS units can activate this
mechanism. Secondly, the electrical stimulation of the nerve fibers through the
electrodes can actually block a pain signal from being carried all the way to the
brain. If it is blocked, the pain is not felt. Many physicians use TENS in their offices to help patients
with pain management. If the therapy works for the patient, he or she may be a
candidate to either rent or buy his or her own TENS unit. Patients who use TENS
units may experience significant pain relief, while at the same time engaging
in a therapy that is drug-free. For Diabetic Use Patient Blog: I was visiting the doctors for the usual 6 monthly
diabetic clinic, when the new doc asked if I had ever tried a T.E.N.S unit for
the pain. He went on to explain that a TENS machine (Transcutanious Electrical
Nerve Stimulation) can in some case help with the pain. To cut a long story
short, I took a unit home and gave it a try. The placement of the pads on your
body is a bit of trial and error and I had about 6 different postions to try
out. Each placement had to remain on the body for about 2 hrs before I could
try another. I had tried 5 different positions without any joy so
dis-heartingly tried the last position. I was about 10 mins into it when
suddenly my feet started to feel like they were being licked by angels. For the first time in 7 years the pain just vanished. I
couldnt believe it. The burning went, the pins and needles stopped, the digging
glass sensation ceased. There was not an iota of pain anywhere in either foot.
I could even wiggle my toes which haven't moved in almost four years. You wouldnt believe the size of the grin on my face. I leave the TENS attached and switched on for about 8 hours
(its a very small machine and I can clip it to my belt) then take it off. I am
then pain free for about 48hrs or so. I switch it back on for about half an
hour three times a day just to give it a boost and I'm pretty much pain free
permanently. So if any of you are finding your meds aren't working for
the pain, I really recommend that you give a TENS machine a try.
visiting the doctors for the usual 6 monthly
diabetic clinic, when the new doc asked if I had ever tried a T.E.N.S unit for
the pain. He went on to explain that a TENS machine (Transcutanious Electrical
Nerve Stimulation) can in some case help with the pain. To cut a long story
short, I took a unit home and gave it a try. The placement of the pads on your
body is a bit of trial and error and I had about 6 different postions to try
out. Each placement had to remain on the body for about 2 hrs before I could
try another.
I had tried 5 different positions without any joy so
dis-heartingly tried the last position. I was about 10 mins into it when
suddenly my feet started to feel like they were being licked by angels.
For the first time in 7 years the pain just vanished. I
couldnt believe it. The burning went, the pins and needles stopped, the digging
glass sensation ceased. There was not an iota of pain anywhere in either foot.
I could even wiggle my toes which haven't moved in almost four years.
You wouldnt believe the size of the grin on my face.
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