sequential electrical nerve stimuli for the use with chronic pain? Have you any experiences with this?
Thanks
2007-03-13 13:09:16 · 10 answers · asked by starla_o0 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
It is DEFINITELY not TENS. SENS is where there are wires and a battery pack inside your body. You have a remote for the tiny computer inside you which controls the pulses which are sent to your nerves.
2007-03-13 13:19:44 · update #1
this is fairly new and not many places practice it. My Mum has just got it and I just wanted to know what their experiences where with it.
Again I would like to point out it is NOT TENS (TENS in my opinion does not work on chronic pain and barely helps people with lesser pain).
2007-03-13 13:22:21 · update #2
I've worked in NHS for a long time and have not heard of it so it sounds as if it is a fairly new treatment. From what I remember from a TV programme there is a treatment a bit like TNS but the electrodes are attached internally near a nerve-maybe this is SENS. TENS has been around for at least 20 years and is worn externally and you can buy them at your local Boots store. The hospital which implanted the stimulator will supply information about it if your mum asks, but they're unlikely to tell you if you're not with her. You could try NHS Direct and see if they can tell you anything about the treatment or where you could find out more. Their number should be in your local phone book.
2007-03-14 11:33:53 · answer #1 · answered by Imok R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have, I used to even have the small pack (size of a pager) This works fine for a while but still can flare up. It's best to lay down with low music, put the lines to your achy spots (2 Lines) then turn control to where you think you might like best. The constant bugging motion will work with your pain and calm you, allowing nerves to relax cause temporally stop all pain. Is not a cure but a simulator.
I found it to be good I guess but wouldn't claim it works all that well.
Just my opinion, others my feel different.
2007-03-13 20:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by Bluelady... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have not but must be similar to the tens used for pregnancy and back pain,they send electrodes through the back to the nerve to help with pain.it didnt have a great effect on me though in labour but everybodys different.sorry cant really answer your question.
2007-03-13 20:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by easty90210 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tens, very good for sore backs, like when iv been on here for to long.
2007-03-13 20:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by **ZARA** 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there it is not sens its is a tens machine yes they are very good for pain i have one i got mine from www.magno pulse.com or you can buy on ebay mine was £39 well worth it
2007-03-13 20:13:43 · answer #5 · answered by zippy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TENS....
Besides used in the relief of back pain.
can be used to exercises and tone mussels.
also can be used to stimulate the female libido.
2007-03-13 20:17:58 · answer #6 · answered by Harly Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's TENS and I didn't find any pain relief with it at all.
2007-03-13 20:13:08 · answer #7 · answered by jet-set 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It`s TENS and it`s quite good. I use one on my back.... but I take Ibruprofen as well ..
2007-03-13 20:11:27 · answer #8 · answered by The BudMiester 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, never heard of it.
2007-03-13 20:11:07 · answer #9 · answered by Random 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-03-13 20:11:12 · answer #10 · answered by jeebis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋