I have using a TENS unit for about eight months now in addition to
physical therapy.
Although my neuropathy is not due to diabetes, my therapist told me
the TENS unit is used in general to help with pain AND to stimulate
the skin´s nervous network, thus helping improve the sensory
function.
There are many Web sites that give electrode placement diagrams for
different parts of the body, just search for ¨TENS electrode
placement chart¨ using your browser and you will get several results.
Since I started using TENS, I have partially recovered the sensory
function of the legs and feet, although I have a ways to go still,
but I can´t tell you what % is due to TENS and what % due to exercise
therapy.
What I´m sure of is that immediately after the TENS sessions, my legs
and feet feel better and firmer, no pain. Some people use them
constantly since they are very portable and work on a 9V battery.
I know you need a prescription in the USA to buy a TENS unit, so you
may have to check with your doctor, and also check for the correct
placement of the electrodes for your circumstance.
I hope this helps.

Diego Solis

-- In Peripheral_Neuropathy@yahoogroups.com, "Dean"
<deanberg2003@y...> wrote:
>
> Has anyone tried or seen any info on using a TENS unit to help in
> eliminating the pain associated with Diabetic PN? Is it possible to
> reverse the damage to the nerves by using a TENS unit?
> Thanks in advance.
> Dean