Guest guest Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Hi All, Has anyone used a TENS unti for analgesia (pain relief) for pancreatitis? If so, at what points on the body is the unit attached? I am trying to understand how to use this thing, so any info users may have would be most welcome. Thanks in advance. Jerry/NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Jerry, I got my unit about two and a half years ago and used it a lot until I killed it, we still haven't gotten it fixed. I placed the pads on my back, two located on the shoulderblades and then the lower two just to the left of my spine down where it would be behind where the pancreas is located, midway between the bra line and the waistline. There's a nerve bundle down there somewhere and we tried to get as close to that as we could. I found I could not place the pads in the correct positions without someone helping me, that was one drawback to the whole process. As you know, Bob's not home very often, and never seemed to be here when the pain was at it's worse. The unit works really well, though, and I remember getting a lot of relief from it. I hope you can get yours up and running where it can help you the best. I read somewhere, don't remember where, though, that you WERE NOT supposed to place the pads on the abdomen. I heard someone say that they did put them there, but after reading that precaution I was always too chicken to try it. Just having them on the back worked well enough. With love, hope and prayers, Heidi Heidi H. Griffeth South Carolina SC & SE Regional Rep. PAI Note: All advice or comments are based on personal experience or opinion, and shouldnot be substituted for consultation with a medical professional. Jerry wrote: > Has anyone used a TENS unti for analgesia (pain relief) for pancreatitis? If so, at what points on the body is the unit attached? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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