What is TENS Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation?
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TYPES:Generic: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is an electronic device that produces electrical signals used to stimulate nerves through unbroken skin.
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How do members experience TENS Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex regional pain syndrome type I | 280 | 9 | |
| Complex regional pain syndrome type II | 233 | 10 | |
| Pain | 192 | 60 | |
| Failed back syndrome | 148 | 9 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 92 | 27 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 4 | |
| Uncomfortable | 2 | |
| Achiness | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | |
| Burn marks from pads on too long (electrical stimulation) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 8 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 14 | |
| None | 109 |
Member evaluations
LLgoatJ
evaluated on Jan 06, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for circulation problems: Slight
- Side effects: None
pheonix61
evaluated on Nov 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for breakthrough pain: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
jaws-als
evaluated on Jan 10, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Slight
- Side effects: None
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