HI,
Dean, I'm so glad you brought this subject up as I was thinking of doing the
same. And Diego, thanks for responding. TENS is going to be one of the
subjects I discuss with my doc at my next appointment. I may email the neuro
in Kansas City that I see when things get too bad and see what she thinks.

New member, I don't have any numbing sensations. Instead I have a lot of
sharp pain and swelling, stinging, burning, and a feeling that I've stepped
on a bare electric wire. My PN is caused from scaring around the nerves in
my low back due to injuries.

I spent two years not able to walk other than getting to the kitchen, the
bathroom and the bedroom. Much of my time was spent it the recliner due to
not being able to sleep from the pain and I was better able to elevate my
feet.

BTW, I find elevating my feet makes a big difference in reducing swelling
and pain.

Good luck everyone.

Sunny
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Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 7:25 AM
Subject: [Peripheral_Neuropathy] Digest Number 199


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> 1. TENS
> From: "Dean" <deanberg2003@...>
> 2. New memberīs history and question.
> From: "Not Provided" <baxter@...>
> 3. Re: TENS
> From: "Not Provided" <baxter@...>
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> Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 15:59:21 -0000
> From: "Dean" <deanberg2003@...>
> Subject: TENS
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> 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
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> Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 04:36:16 -0000
> From: "Not Provided" <baxter@...>
> Subject: New memberīs history and question.
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> Hello everyone!
> Iīm glad I found this group, because I have many questions that
> havenīt been answered.
> One year ago, as a result of and inadvertent sleeping pill overdose,
> I lost the ability to stand and walk, losing the sensory ability of
> the lower limbs from the knee down.
> The doctor ordered an electrical test of my lower back, legs and feet
> nerves from which a periferal distal polyneuropathy diagnosis came.
> He prescribed Neurontin, anti inflamatory pills and said I needed
> physical therapy and that Iīd be walking in two months.
> By the way, my blood sugar numbers are normal, donīt have AIDS and I
> donīt have any other irregularities other than the walking problem.
> Anyway, after three months of TENS and physical therapy I was able to
> stand and after about five months I started walking with difficulty,
> needing a walker to aid.
> Now, after one year, I can walk with a walker, but I still donīt feel
> the outside part of boths legs and feet, which makes me walk with
> difficulty and doesnīt let me stand still. Iīm not taking Neurontin
> anymore and my legs and feet donīt swell anymore.
> The pain has not been severe at anytime, but my feet tingle and burn
> often.
> Has anyone experimented similar symptoms?
> Does anyone know if this kind of neuropathy is fully curable?
> Iīm getting very anxious about this, since I have not fully recovered
> after this long time.
> Pardon for the long message and thks. in advance for any info you may
> have.
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 04:56:21 -0000
> From: "Not Provided" <baxter@...>
> Subject: Re: TENS
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> 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 skinīs 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 ĻTENS electrode
> placement chartĻ 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 canīt tell you what % is due to TENS and what % due to exercise
> therapy.
> What Iīm 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
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