T.E.N.S. for PPN

[becky3333]

Does T.E.N.S. help with painful perpheral neuropathy and if so, what should be best placement of electrodes if pain is in bottom top third of foot?

[becky3333]

Thanks so much for trying to help me...I have a neurologist who just keeps giving me oral meds., now trying Topamax, for painful peripheral neuropathy in hands and feet...ALOT of pain..a friend has a TENS unit she no longer uses, hence the question.  When I go back to dr., I will ask him about this, but that's not until Sept. In meantime, a strange thing has happened....he could not find cause of my neuropathy, did many tests, all neg., NCS identified the problem as PPN...I decided to go off all meds except one he is trying now presently for pain...as soon as I discontinued Prilosec which I have been taking for five yrs. for GERD,,about same length of time I've had neuropathy, I thought I noticed a distinct difference in the amount of pain in my hands and feet...anyone ever heard of connection between the two?

[Jaybay]

Sara - same story for me.  Not much works for adhesion pain, does it?  I had one pain doc tell me it was abdominal wall pain and she got me a TENS unit.  It really was laughable attempt at pain management.  :-D

[Sarajmt]

Good luck with your Tens.  It does a good job on my neck but not for my abdomen.  My doctor keeps telling me it will but the pain is too deep in my abdomen.

I really hope it works for you.
Sara

[Tuckamore]

Hi Becky,

I notice you have two very short posts on the forum. It is more helpful and you will obtain more suggestions if you provide more details. You ca also "lump" the two questions together for better unity.

I am aware that TENS Units can be purchased without a physicians order and used indiscriminately by anyone. I think this is a sad fact. You may not do any harm by not using a TENS Unit correctly but sadly you won't do any good either.

The quality of the unit does make a differance as does it's placement. A skilled PT is trained in the proper use of the TENS Units. I hope you will discuss this with one. Your PCP may honor your request for a referral. Please don't use this without adequate training.

Best of luck to you. I hope you will seek out professional assistance with the TENS. They can be so beneficial.


Peace,
~Tuck

[Jaybay]

The doctor who ordered the unit for you should be able to advise you on electrode placement.  My personal experience with a TENS unit was either really good or it was useless.  You don't know until you give it a try.  My doctor started me out with recommended placement but also said to try moving the leads around to see what might work the best.  It's not that you'll hurt yourself but more that it may be more effective depending on placement.  Please post back and let us know how it works for you.  Intersting topic!

[namnam46]

HI Becky,

I JUST posted on your other post.  If you will check back on it you will find it.  :)