Guest guest Posted April 16, 1999 Report Share Posted April 16, 1999 my long awaited try of a tens unit came off today ......a trip to town , after a 4 month wait , to see physical therapy folks , at a huge rehab hospital . a really nice fellow ,(the physical therapist ) decided he would forgo trying it at the base of my skull , bless his heart , cause he would have need to shave a big area for the pads ! jointly , we decided to put em along one shoulder blade ,(left ) , where muscle pain has been present lots lately . he put 3 pads on in a row , and connected em to a big machine , with lead wires , and some meter levels and knobs , started jolts of electricity thorough at different intensitys and patterns , alway attentive to how much discomfort i was feeling , none of em felt the least bit good ...... they varied from the numb/ buzzing feelings i got preneurotintin ......to those sharp stabing bolts , that make your limbs jump , not to mention your hair stand up . geesh i cant immagine anyone wanting this torture , for even a second, much less finding relief in it . he tried every setting out , with results aproaching real pain , at the low settings . i ache now 3 hours later , along all that side . ice is my friend tonight ....no pubscouts , just frozen peas .....it feels much like the after the fact results of huge cramps , where the muscles ache hard , and curling to that side is the only option , as soon as you give up trying to stay stright . '' my arm aches , and feels like lead , too . i know some folks find tens helpful .....but heres fair warning , beware . sarah in paradise ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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