I have used one at a chiropractor's office for relieve of muscle pain, and it worked pretty well. I see you can buy small home units and am wondering if anybody has one.
I saw one by Medisana on woot for a good price, but don't know anything about that company. I also saw some on www.tensunits.com that look pretty professional.
If you have one, what brand/model is it, and was it covered by insurance?
Thanks, Steve
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I think ins will cover it if it's prescribed by a physician.
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
Get your LLMD to write you a prescription for one, and pick it up at a medical supply store. Mine was a $15 copay and that's it. Good for life, just need replacement pads every now and then.
Posted by tdtid (Member # 10276) on :
My first experience with a TENS unit was during Physical Therapy back when I was told all I had was fibromyalgia.
In this session, it was only 10 minutes long and I use to always think that it would be more beneficial a little longer. But they had a set protocol.
My doctor didn't want to precribe it since he chose to have me go to P.T. three times a week.
I was at a health fair and found a portable TENS machine that I definitely have relied on ever since. Mine is a Rhythm Touch and I LOVE it.
IF you can get it prescribed, that is the most ideal, but finding the doctor to do it is always sticky.
Good luck. I never tried to get insurance to cover mine since I didn't have a prescription for it, but used this instead of P.T. since those sessions were going no where anyway.
I still use it to this day. Infact, I have it on right now.
Cathy
Posted by TS96 (Member # 14048) on :
I have an Empi Tens unit. Dr. ordered it and I payed a co-pay. I just have to buy sticky pads every so often.
Posted by sparkle7 (Member # 10397) on :
They are OK but it doesn't "heal" the pain. It changes your brain's perception of the pain for a while (I believe) - which makes it more bearable.
I think you can overdo it. I was at a physical therapist & they left it on too long... not good.
Also, be careful if you have any sensitivities to EMF.
You can buy them in UK at the drugstore - you don't need a prescription.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
Your chiropractor should be able to order one for you. It was not very expensive ordering through him (under $50 I believe). The doc can also instruct you on proper placement and settings. You need to understand how to adjust it for different types of pain and injuries and areas of use.
Posted by DadOf2 (Member # 3189) on :
Thanks for the info, everyone. I think I'll see if I can get my doctor to write a prescription for it and see if insurance will cover it.
Steve
Posted by tickitout (Member # 6982) on :
I am not sure what brand mine is however my doctor ordered it (gave me the script) my insurance compnay paid for it.
Ask your doctor for a script. Of course depending on your ins. company I am most certain they will cover it.
I always used it on my upper legs when I was thought to have MS. Now occasionally I use it on muscles that are most severe.
Good luck to you.
Posted by kelmo (Member # 8797) on :
We had one for a couple of months. My daughter tried it and found it more annoying than helpful.
It was billed to our insurance as a rental. Not sure if we would be billed for the purchase should we decide to keep it.
We sent it back this week. Just didn't give the relief we were looking for.