Guest guest Posted September 13, 2000 Report Share Posted September 13, 2000 Hi Diane, My EPIX/VT TENS unit came from EMPI, Inc. <http://www.empi.com/> 599 Cardigan Road St. , Minnesota 55126-4099 Local: (651) 415-9000 Toll-free: 1-888-FOR-EMPI It was " prescribed " by my doctor and I understand that is the only way a patient can get one. It was part of the prescription she gave me to take to the physical therapy clinic. I was told, too, that it's covered by insurance. A web search for TENS will reveal other manufacturers. <http://search.metacrawler.com/crawler?general=Tens+Unit+And+Arthritis & method=0 & \ domainLimit=0 & rpp=20 & mrr=0 & timeout=0 & hpe=10 & format=regular & power=0 & target= & direc\ thit_attrib=1 & refer=related> > A friend of mine was just diagnosed with post-polio syndrome and > fibromalagia. Her doctor recommended a TENS unit. Does anyone know > where you can buy/rent one and how much it would cost. They can be rather pricey: $115/month to rent $725.00 to purchase outright (according to what is written on my invoice) I'm sure hoping our insurance covers the majority of this because it does seem to help reduce the pain. Hope this gets you what you need, Patty B in the Pineywoods of East Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2000 Report Share Posted September 13, 2000 I bought a TENS unit about 10 yrs ago, and it was wonderful for my back.The info on the case is: W S Medical Systems, Inc. which is:7611-Rickenbacher Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Though Phone No. is:301 840 2233 or 1 800 677 tens.Hope they are still there. Betty in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2000 Report Share Posted September 16, 2000 >From: " Diane Kamperman " <dkamperman@...> Her doctor recommended a TENS unit. Does anyone know >where you can buy/rent one and how much it would cost. I got my TENS unit through my doctor. It's a small handheld one. I think I paid about US$300. It runs on a 9V battery... It's really been a lifesaver, esp for my knees, it really helps the pain. Since my financial situation was esp bleak at the time, and my insurance refused to pay; my doctor allowed me to make payments on it over time as he knew I really needed it right away. Good luck! Christie _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Sally, In physical therapy, prior to back surgery, they used a TENS unit on me to help relieve pain. I had ice cold packs underneath me first. It did help with the pain tremendously, since this was done in a controlled environment and under supervision, I did not experience " overwork weakness " - quite the opposite, as I was left in a private, darkened room for about an hour, had plenty of time to rest, let the back " chill " (lol) and I meditated. Always felt great after those treatments. ~ Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 How much is one of these? --- jen <jennybonner13@...> wrote: > I have one. I have chronic lower back problem. I > have this throbbin > sciatica that comes and goes almost like labor pain. > It is usually > controlled with medication and spinal blocks but the > week before I get these > procedures I cannot take certain medications and > sometimes I need it to help > distract me from the pain – it is more of a > distraction than actually taking > the pain away. it is a slight electrical feeling > that you can turn up to > keep you from feeling the pain as much. My dr let > me try it before buying > it. I think it can be helpful but as for long term > use – it would honestly > drive me crazy to use it all the time. But it was > helpful for short term, > in between. > > JP > > Ps if you had specific questions, feel free to email > me > > > > > > Tens Units > > > > Hi, Does anyone here use these and if so, your > opinion, if helpful > which one? > I'm curious because a friend said it helped her > before her surgery when > she was in a lot of pain. > My chirop used it on me(of course a larger model) > but I'm wondering if > it would be worth getting. The prices are fairly > cheap and in the case > of my friend, her insurance paid for it. You do need > a doctor's > prescription for one. > > Barbara > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/700 - > Release Date: 2/24/2007 > 8:14 PM > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/700 - > Release Date: 2/24/2007 > 8:14 PM > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 I have had a severe lower back problem for many years. I had spine fusion of L/4 L/5 S1 in 2003. I have a tens unit and I use it when the meds don't give me enough relief. What the unit does is confuse the nerves in the affected area. This does not allow the nerves to transmit pain to the brain (so says my Doc) it does work, but it can be annoying to wear. If the patches get a little loose it can feel like a elec shock. I would try it what could be the harm? I use mine at least 5 times a month. --- jen <jennybonner13@...> wrote: > I have one. I have chronic lower back problem. I > have this throbbin > sciatica that comes and goes almost like labor pain. > It is usually > controlled with medication and spinal blocks but the > week before I get these > procedures I cannot take certain medications and > sometimes I need it to help > distract me from the pain – it is more of a > distraction than actually taking > the pain away. it is a slight electrical feeling > that you can turn up to > keep you from feeling the pain as much. My dr let > me try it before buying > it. I think it can be helpful but as for long term > use – it would honestly > drive me crazy to use it all the time. But it was > helpful for short term, > in between. > > JP > > Ps if you had specific questions, feel free to email > me > > > > > > Tens Units > > > > Hi, Does anyone here use these and if so, your > opinion, if helpful > which one? > I'm curious because a friend said it helped her > before her surgery when > she was in a lot of pain. > My chirop used it on me(of course a larger model) > but I'm wondering if > it would be worth getting. The prices are fairly > cheap and in the case > of my friend, her insurance paid for it. You do need > a doctor's > prescription for one. > > Barbara > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/700 - > Release Date: 2/24/2007 > 8:14 PM > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/700 - > Release Date: 2/24/2007 > 8:14 PM > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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