Mcafee Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hello All Hope All Is Well. I was issued a Tens Unit for my conditions,my question is any of you utilize a Tens unit, for how long and if any side effects?This has only provided temporary relief and sometimes not even that just exacerbates or creates more spasms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos2 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Just go to the central supply which dispenses the unit, b/p machines, braces, corsettes, back supports, blood glucose monitors, etc and ask for new pads. Also a few drops of water on the adhesive sometimes makes them stick more, but not too much as to shock you more. I have used a tens unit since the 1980's. Take bookoo pain meds and patches too. No prescription needed for these pads. They just look up your number and put it in the computer. That's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgey Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Thanks, halos! I just got off the phone with the CBOC, they're going to put an order into the VAMC for me and I should get them through the mail. I've been putting drops of water on them, it definitely helps. I love my TENS... It doesn't stop the pain for long, but it does for a bit and there's no liver damage, stomach ulcers, blood clots, etc.... Just go to the central supply which dispenses the unit, b/p machines, braces, corsettes, back supports, blood glucose monitors, etc and ask for new pads. Also a few drops of water on the adhesive sometimes makes them stick more, but not too much as to shock you more. I have used a tens unit since the 1980's. Take bookoo pain meds and patches too. No prescription needed for these pads. They just look up your number and put it in the computer. That's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted March 30, 2010 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted March 30, 2010 Hedgey, Yes, that's exactly what I do. If I call them, they put a set in the mail. If I go by the pick up window, they check my VA ID and give me some. One set seems to last me about 5-7 days. I only wish I had two TENS units, so I could treat both sides of my lower and upper back at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcafee Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Hello All Hope All Is Well. Try to ask them for a back up or ask your PCP. Can't hurt to ask? I have to agree the stick or glue on the pads do not last at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted April 2, 2010 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted April 2, 2010 Tried to ask for a second unit, but they would not give me one. Looking for another option here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted April 2, 2010 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted April 2, 2010 Check this out you can buy your own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I was issued a Tens Unit for my conditions,my question is any of you utilize a Tens unit, for how long and if any side effects?This has only provided temporary relief and sometimes not even that just exacerbates or creates more spasms.
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