Went to Pain Management

[addicted2harleys]

I went to my first visit with a pain management doc.  I really like him!   Why can't he be my neurologist???  Lol

He skimmed through my medical book and was quite impressed with it.  We talked for most of the visit.  Through all the discussion he seemed a bit frustrated that I didn't actually have a diagnosis of MS yet.  He said it is plain and clear in my medical book.  

Anyway, he scheduled me for yet another nerve test.  I really don't like having them done.  But he will be doing it on my right arm, which has never been tested...only my legs.  

He did tell me that we are going to take baby steps and trial and error to find something that helps with my pain.  He did give me a script for Tremadol (sp?).  He talked about setting me up with a TENS thing.  He told me to have my physical therapist try it out on me.  

So, is anyone on that drug I just mentioned?  If so, does it seem to help you?

And, does anyone have any experiences with the TENS?  Any info would be most appreciated!

Thanks, Addi

[addicted2harleys]

Never mind, D.  Lol. I just read your message.  I am looking forward to your call in the am...

[addicted2harleys]

Lol. Yes, that is what that darn thing is suppose to do.  :)

I would love to call you in the morning, D.   Little problem here.  I need a number.  *grin*

Addi

[Zacksmomi]

Is that what that darn thing was supposed to do?  I remember having used one as a kid in sports and it helped. Now it makes my skin crawl.  I would love to hear from u tomorrow.  I take my kid to the bus at 745 so I am up.  

[addicted2harleys]

Actually, this web site explained it better for me:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcutaneous_electrical_nerve_stimulation

[addicted2harleys]

Here is what I found about what exactly the TENS unit is:


Definition: "TENS" is the acronym for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. A "TENS unit" is a pocket size, portable, battery-operated device that sends electrical impulses to certain parts of the body to block pain signals.
The electrical currents produced are mild, but can prevent pain messages from being transmitted to the brain and may raise the level of endorphins (natural pain killers produced by the brain).

Addi

[Sumanadevii]

Is it possible that the TENS unit works on muscle pain rather than nerve?