Guest guest Posted September 14, 2003 Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 I place my pads spread out across my stomach. I prefer the pulse mode and had to adjust the bandwidth a bit to get mine to work. With the pain radiating into the back, when I attached a pad to where the pain was, it made that pain worse. The panc pain though it helps quite a bit I hope this finds you and yours well Mark Tens Unit > Hello All, > > I have access to a TENS unit. Does anyone know how to use it for pancreatic > pain? I don't know where to apply it to provide relief. > > Thanks, > > Jerry > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2003 Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 Thanks, Mark, that's a big help! Jerry/NC ********************************* Tens Unit > > > > Hello All, > > > > I have access to a TENS unit. Does anyone know how to use it for > pancreatic > > pain? I don't know where to apply it to provide relief. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Jerry > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2003 Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 Glad I could help...I hope this finds you and yours well Mark Tens Unit > > > > > > > Hello All, > > > > > > I have access to a TENS unit. Does anyone know how to use it for > > pancreatic > > > pain? I don't know where to apply it to provide relief. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Jerry > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Jerry, See earlier note in your mailbox, please. As for the tens unit, I attach mine in two locations on my back. One tab is placed at the bottom of my left shoulder blade, the other down a little and just to the left of my spine. There's a nerve bundle back along the spine, just behind your pancreas that, if found, seems to be the spot to locate at least one of the tabs. I set my speed on a medium to heavy, slow pulsating speed. Once I get back to SC on Wednesday I can send you a drawing, if you like, of where these locations are. You may have to play around with the locations a bit to see where it works best for you. I was told to never place any of the tabs on the abdomen, that they were supposed to go on the back where the nerve bundle was. I hope this helps. With hope and prayers, Heidi Heidi H. Griffeth South Carolina SC & SE Regional Rep. PAI, Intl. Note: All comments and advice are personal opinion only, and should not be substituted for professional medical consultation. " What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. " - Ralph Waldo Emerson > I have access to a TENS unit. Does anyone know how to use it for pancreatic pain? I don't know where to apply it to provide relief. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Yep, I would appreciate a drawing, Heidi! Jerry/NC **************************** Re: Tens Unit > Jerry, > Once I get back to SC > on Wednesday I can send you a drawing, if you like, of where > these locations are. > > Heidi H. Griffeth > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 Inga, I am wearing the TENS unit as I type. My foot is so sore this evening and I just could not take it anymore! I purchased mine at a surgical supply store. I don't know if you need a prescription or not, but I did have one that the pain management center gave me. It IS recommended for back pain, or any other chronic pain. The only question is whether or not the unit I have would be strong enough for someone's back. Mine is powered by a 9 volt battery. The current is pretty strong, though, and the battery has lasted over a month. I'm sure if you mention this to your friend, he/she can ask the doctor and get the scrip if it is needed. It's so nice to be able to put myself out of pain without being drugged! (Although sometimes I do need pain meds for " breakthrough " pain.) Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 Thanks! Inga At 04:00 AM 11/13/2003 +0000, you wrote: >Inga, > >I am wearing the TENS unit as I type. My foot is so sore this >evening and I just could not take it anymore! > >I purchased mine at a surgical supply store. I don't know if you >need a prescription or not, but I did have one that the pain >management center gave me. It IS recommended for back pain, or any >other chronic pain. The only question is whether or not the unit I >have would be strong enough for someone's back. Mine is powered by >a 9 volt battery. The current is pretty strong, though, and the >battery has lasted over a month. I'm sure if you mention this to >your friend, he/she can ask the doctor and get the scrip if it is >needed. It's so nice to be able to put myself out of pain without >being drugged! (Although sometimes I do need pain meds >for " breakthrough " pain.) > >Jodi > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 The same TENS unit should be suitable for back pain. The only difference is the settings might need to be changed. If you are using it for long term use you are much better off using a rechargeable battery. ne > Inga, > > I am wearing the TENS unit as I type. My foot is so sore this > evening and I just could not take it anymore! > > I purchased mine at a surgical supply store. I don't know if you > need a prescription or not, but I did have one that the pain > management center gave me. It IS recommended for back pain, or any > other chronic pain. The only question is whether or not the unit I > have would be strong enough for someone's back. Mine is powered by > a 9 volt battery. The current is pretty strong, though, and the > battery has lasted over a month. I'm sure if you mention this to > your friend, he/she can ask the doctor and get the scrip if it is > needed. It's so nice to be able to put myself out of pain without > being drugged! (Although sometimes I do need pain meds > for " breakthrough " pain.) > > Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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