Guest guest Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 What is a TENS Machine? RC2K Dr. Gross 3/24/04 > Hi everyone, Just a quick question. Has anyone ever heard of using a > Tens Machine in hospital, to cut down on the pain meds? I am sure I > have read about it on this message board last year. It would cut > down a lot of the side effects. Thanks, Sheila. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Hi I am pre-surgery and I use a TENS machine practically everyday. It is a little machine that sends electronic pluses into whichever part of your body it is attached to. There are various settings and intensities. I have 4 circular pads that I stick to my hip in a cross formation and where the two " lines " intersect is where the main pain relief hits. I dont know that I am explaining this very well, English isnt my best subject! I recieve quite a lot of pain relief from it, and as it is all so small I can wear it under my clothes and carry on with my life. I have had a hip op in the past and sometimes if the pad is too close to the scar it can be irratating, so Im not sure how it would be in the hospital just after a resurfacing, but hey there is no harm in trying, it has and still is a wonderful machine for me. Hope that helps, if you want to ask anymore then please do... Liney ___________________________________________________________ WIN FREE WORLDWIDE FLIGHTS - nominate a cafe in the Yahoo! Mail Internet Cafe Awards www.yahoo.co.uk/internetcafes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Hi Sheila It's probably worth a try. Reaction to Tens machines seems to vary a lot between individuals. My sister tried one pre-op (after pelvis & hip trauma) & found it made no difference. On the other hand she found acupuncture v. effective for pain relief. I used to find that pinching myself worked a bit - same principle as the Tens!! Best of luck for your op. Kathy > Hi everyone, Just a quick question. Has anyone ever heard of using a > Tens Machine in hospital, to cut down on the pain meds? I am sure I > have read about it on this message board last year. It would cut > down a lot of the side effects. Thanks, Sheila. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Hi Kathy, thanks for reply, I have been using a Tens machine when my hip has flared up. It has been very effective for me. I go for my pre op on Thursday so I will ask about it then. Sheila. In surfacehippy , " khodderwilliams " wrote: > Hi Sheila > It's probably worth a try. Reaction to Tens machines seems to vary a > lot between individuals. My sister tried one pre-op (after pelvis & > hip trauma) & found it made no difference. On the other hand she > found acupuncture v. effective for pain relief. > I used to find that pinching myself worked a bit - same principle as > the Tens!! > Best of luck for your op. > Kathy > > > > > > Hi everyone, Just a quick question. Has anyone ever heard of using > a > > Tens Machine in hospital, to cut down on the pain meds? I am sure > I > > have read about it on this message board last year. It would cut > > down a lot of the side effects. Thanks, Sheila. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Hi Liney, thanks for reply, I also use my machine when my hip flares up. I wondered if anyone had tried it in hospital and it had been benefical. I go for my pre op Thursday so will ask about it then. Sheila. In surfacehippy , bee Buxton wrote: > Hi > > I am pre-surgery and I use a TENS machine practically > everyday. It is a little machine that sends > electronic pluses into whichever part of your body it > is attached to. There are various settings and > intensities. I have 4 circular pads that I stick to > my hip in a cross formation and where the two " lines " > intersect is where the main pain relief hits. I dont > know that I am explaining this very well, English isnt > my best subject! > > I recieve quite a lot of pain relief from it, and as > it is all so small I can wear it under my clothes and > carry on with my life. I have had a hip op in the > past and sometimes if the pad is too close to the scar > it can be irratating, so Im not sure how it would be > in the hospital just after a resurfacing, but hey > there is no harm in trying, it has and still is a > wonderful machine for me. > > Hope that helps, if you want to ask anymore then > please do... > > Liney > > > > > > > ___________________________________________________________ > WIN FREE WORLDWIDE FLIGHTS - nominate a cafe in the Yahoo! Mail Internet Cafe Awards www.yahoo.co.uk/internetcafes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Hi , I think Liney's post describes it for you. I find mine of great benefit, I got it through my Physio Dept. It cuts down the amount of pain meds needed. Sheila. In surfacehippy , " ecm56 " wrote: > What is a TENS Machine? > > > RC2K Dr. Gross 3/24/04 > > > > Hi everyone, Just a quick question. Has anyone ever heard of using a > > Tens Machine in hospital, to cut down on the pain meds? I am sure I > > have read about it on this message board last year. It would cut > > down a lot of the side effects. Thanks, Sheila. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Thanks. I had never heard of it! RC2K Dr. Gross 3/24/04 > > > Hi everyone, Just a quick question. Has anyone ever heard of > using a > > > Tens Machine in hospital, to cut down on the pain meds? I am > sure I > > > have read about it on this message board last year. It would cut > > > down a lot of the side effects. Thanks, Sheila. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Never really worked for me; just kinda felt like someone was poking me in the side w/ a joy-buzzer. But hey, each person's body responds differently to it. -- Re: Tens Machine Thanks. I had never heard of it! RC2K Dr. Gross 3/24/04 > > > Hi everyone, Just a quick question. Has anyone ever heard of > using a > > > Tens Machine in hospital, to cut down on the pain meds? I am > sure I > > > have read about it on this message board last year. It would cut > > > down a lot of the side effects. Thanks, Sheila. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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