Tens Unit

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York is the only way to go, a huge supporter of our profession. York McGavinPresidentGibraltar Electro Medical ServicesTEL: (800) 229-4367 [GEMS]FAX: (800) 989-4367 [GEMS]email: ymcgavin@... R. Swanson DC CCEPParkside Chiropractic2394 31st AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94116(v)415.566.7134(f)415.566.8702www.ParksideChiro.com On Aug 4, 2008, at 8:11 AM, Lindekugel wrote:Hi all - I know this has been posted before, but I am now in need of a TENS supplier. Would also like to know what a fair price is to sell them. Jay Lindekugel, DCConcordia Chiropractic Center5425 NE 33rd Ave.PDX

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York is the only way to go, a huge supporter of our profession. York McGavinPresidentGibraltar Electro Medical ServicesTEL: (800) 229-4367 [GEMS]FAX: (800) 989-4367 [GEMS]email: ymcgavin@... R. Swanson DC CCEPParkside Chiropractic2394 31st AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94116(v)415.566.7134(f)415.566.8702www.ParksideChiro.com On Aug 4, 2008, at 8:11 AM, Lindekugel wrote:Hi all - I know this has been posted before, but I am now in need of a TENS supplier. Would also like to know what a fair price is to sell them. Jay Lindekugel, DCConcordia Chiropractic Center5425 NE 33rd Ave.PDX

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When I was having physical therapy done on my lower lumbar back we

were using the TENS unit as well. The first time I was on it was

approximately 10 minutes then 15, and then 20 but it never went any

higher than that because of the sensitivity and damage to my nerves in

my back. I never did bother purchasing one although I was asked and

it's highly doubtful if I will. What I did end up purchasing however

was a CryoMax Ice Pack that is 12x12 and will work for up to eight

hours. I don't use it often as I did but when needed, it's there. At

the time, it was frequently enough to where I went through two, and

I'm working on my second one now.

Sue Elvins, Web Designer

apageor2.com

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I know someone here was looking for one earlier but I think she got hers. I

would think you could sell it on Ebay as they sell all sorts of medical

equipment on there. I would check it out and see if they sell successfully

first.

Also, if you have a PT that you visit or know ask them if they have anyone who

might need one. Craigslist is another avenue they sell everything over there.

Kim

TENS unit

I can no longer use my TENS unit so I was looking to sell it. Does

anyone know where I can or anyone who may want one?

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and others,

May I ask if you can¹t use your TENS unit because you now have a spinal cord

stimulator? Or is it for some other reason? I ask because I was told that

it¹s okay to have both the SCS and TENS or other electric stimulation (at

PT). Is this correct? Or am I mistaken?

I need to ask because I¹m getting ready to have a special kind of

acupuncture that involves electric stimulation with the placement of the

needles for my new RSD (the SCS is for my back and legs, but the RSD is in

the foot and ankle).

Anyway, just curious if I need to have special settings of if the electric

stim is okay to use. Or perhaps I just need to make sure the SCS is turned

off during the procedure?

I will double check with Medtronics to make for sure, but when I saw your

post it made me wonder.

Thanks,

Kathy W.

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I can't answer your question, but I can tell you I've had the acupuncture with

the electrical stimulation and it feels wonderful!!!! I used to love it!!

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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From: Kathy Willis <willisway@...>

Stimulator

Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 5:07:46 PM

Subject: Re: TENS unit

and others,

May I ask if you can¹t use your TENS unit because you now have a spinal cord

stimulator? Or is it for some other reason? I ask because I was told that

it¹s okay to have both the SCS and TENS or other electric stimulation (at

PT). Is this correct? Or am I mistaken?

I need to ask because I¹m getting ready to have a special kind of

acupuncture that involves electric stimulation with the placement of the

needles for my new RSD (the SCS is for my back and legs, but the RSD is in

the foot and ankle).

Anyway, just curious if I need to have special settings of if the electric

stim is okay to use. Or perhaps I just need to make sure the SCS is turned

off during the procedure?

I will double check with Medtronics to make for sure, but when I saw your

post it made me wonder.

Thanks,

Kathy W.

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I'm not sure if it differs from state to state, but when I got my TENS unit 8

years ago, I had to have an Rx from my doctor. I had to submit it at the

Medical supply store or they would not sell it to me. I got to pick the one I

wanted, but I still had to have an RX. So if that is still the case, you

probably couldn't sell it on eBay. But things could have changed, and it might

be different in other states.

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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From: kimleach <kimleach@...>

Stimulator

Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 4:34:04 PM

Subject: Re: TENS unit

I know someone here was looking for one earlier but I think she got hers. I

would think you could sell it on Ebay as they sell all sorts of medical

equipment on there. I would check it out and see if they sell successfully

first.

Also, if you have a PT that you visit or know ask them if they have anyone who

might need one. Craigslist is another avenue they sell everything over there.

Kim

TENS unit

I can no longer use my TENS unit so I was looking to sell it. Does

anyone know where I can or anyone who may want one?

[Guest guest]

I was able to buy mine directly from a massage supply place. I just looked and

there are supply companies selling them on Ebay and all the supplies for them so

it must be ok to do so now.

I think a lot of the you have to have an RX thing is so that insurance covers

the equipment from the medical suppliers and so they can raise the cost of them.

There are lots of things that you can purchase out right without a prescription

that you can get insurance to pay for if you have an RX.

Hope that helps clear that up.

Kim

TENS unit

I can no longer use my TENS unit so I was looking to sell it. Does

anyone know where I can or anyone who may want one?

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Ooops i spoke too soon I just pulled up a sale and it says you have to have a

form from a physician to get it from them.

OK sorry for the mis information. I guess I was able to get one due to the fact

I was a massage therapist and buying from a massage supply company.

I would not want to get anyone in trouble. Sorry about that.

Kim

Re: TENS unit

and others,

May I ask if you can¹t use your TENS unit because you now have a spinal cord

stimulator? Or is it for some other reason? I ask because I was told that

it¹s okay to have both the SCS and TENS or other electric stimulation (at

PT). Is this correct? Or am I mistaken?

I need to ask because I¹m getting ready to have a special kind of

acupuncture that involves electric stimulation with the placement of the

needles for my new RSD (the SCS is for my back and legs, but the RSD is in

the foot and ankle).

Anyway, just curious if I need to have special settings of if the electric

stim is okay to use. Or perhaps I just need to make sure the SCS is turned

off during the procedure?

I will double check with Medtronics to make for sure, but when I saw your

post it made me wonder.

Thanks,

Kathy W.

[Guest guest]

I was told no because it could interfere with the stim. I guess it depends on

where you're using it, idk? I've noticed that alot of your doctors have

different ways than mine so I'd check with your docs.

From: Kathy Willis <willisway@...>

Subject: Re: TENS unit

Stimulator

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2009, 6:07 PM

and others,

May I ask if you can¹t use your TENS unit because you now have a spinal cord

stimulator? Or is it for some other reason? I ask because I was told that

it¹s okay to have both the SCS and TENS or other electric stimulation (at

PT). Is this correct? Or am I mistaken?

I need to ask because I¹m getting ready to have a special kind of

acupuncture that involves electric stimulation with the placement of the

needles for my new RSD (the SCS is for my back and legs, but the RSD is in

the foot and ankle).

Anyway, just curious if I need to have special settings of if the electric

stim is okay to use. Or perhaps I just need to make sure the SCS is turned

off during the procedure?

I will double check with Medtronics to make for sure, but when I saw your

post it made me wonder.

Thanks,

Kathy W.

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What kind of tens unit? Brand? Model number etc....

I might be interested, but I would like to check out info on it.

My insurance wouldn't let me keep the tens unit and the other machine I

had....they said to similiar. I wish now that I had kept the tens n given back

the one I still have.

So I would like to look it up, and have u decided on a price u are looking for?

Let me know....even pics would be nice.

Deanna

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On Jan 17, 2009, at 2:28 PM, " " <stellitano102@...> wrote:

I can no longer use my TENS unit so I was looking to sell it. Does

anyone know where I can or anyone who may want one?

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Hi, Kathy!

When I read your post, I was worried about the fact that you are having

needles placed.....I would be worried about the RSD spreading from them. I am

certainly not trying to bust your bubble, as you sound excited for this type of

treatment, just worried for you. Does your PM dr know that you are having

this done?

I have had RSD now for 26 years. I have had my RSD spread from an IV

needle...and from getting BW drawn...so I was just worried when I read about

the

acupuncture.

If this will help you and not spread your RSD...I wish you all the luck with

it, Kathy!

Gentle hugs to you and all,

Kathy G.

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Kathy,

It¹s my PM doc who is doing the medical acupuncture‹so she knows all about

me having RSD. I did consider the small risk of spreading RSD from using

needles-but these are much smaller needles than the big ones used for nerve

blocks, that are routinely recommended for RSD. Also, another alternative

for me is scar adhesion revision surgery, and considering how big the

adhesions have gotten (much bigger than incisions-one is as spread out as

the dimensions of a credit card), this would be much more disruptive than

trying medical acupuncture (and also a couple of scar injections with

traumeel and lidocaine). So, I appreciate your warning, but weighing out all

of the options, this is one I want to try. I am early enough into my RSD

that this might not be the risk that it would be to someone further along in

the process.¹¹

Kathy‹thanks for looking out for me! I appreciate it!

Kathy (too)

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It's an Epix XL TENS, I think the model # is 9110415. It's from the Empi co. so

I'm sure if you go to their site you'll find it.It has everything to it, leads,

patches, even 2 rechargable batteries and the wall battery charger. I had to buy

mine which was like 8hundred sum, but selling it for $150. Let me know, Thanks

and God bless.

I can no longer use my TENS unit so I was looking to sell it. Does

anyone know where I can or anyone who may want one?

[Guest guest]

sorry forgot to attach pics, here they are.

I can no longer use my TENS unit so I was looking to sell it. Does

anyone know where I can or anyone who may want one?

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here a company you dont need a prescription I do advice letting your

Doctor know. http://www.tensproducts.com/--- In

Stimulator , " Mike " <mike2boys@...> wrote:

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I know I am new and hope its ok to post to this thread. I got my tens unit off

of amazon. It was reg 400 but was on sale for 65. Just a thought....

melissa

Re: TENS unit

here a company you dont need a prescription I do advice letting your

Doctor know. http://www.tensproducts.com/--- In

Stimulator , " Mike " <mike2boys@...> wrote:

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> you can buy a tens unit on sharper images .com online Just thought I

> add that mike group owner

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There is a company that goes around town to Pain clinics and they

sell Back braces @ TENs unit and they do all the paper work for you.

Thats how I got mine and being on Medicare it was free and did not need

a script.

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Hey Kathy..

You definately have done your homework and have checked into the best

procedure for you to have done....Kudos to you!!! It is great when we the

patients

make it our first responsibility to look into what is best for us.

I kind of know how you feel, Kathy. I have a very weighing decision to make

as well. Do I go ahead with the BKA (below the knee amputation) or not due

to the possibility of it spreading even worse...I sure don't want to jump

from the pan right into the burning flames....but I can no longer take the

pain.

All my docs tell it is the right thing to do except for one doc. I am

still thinking, praying and talking those who love me and have my best interest

at heart.

I wish you all the luck and really help that the accupuncture will help you,

Kathy. Let me know when you are having the procedure done and I will keep

you in my special thoughts and prayers that day.

Gentle hugs to you and all,

Kathy G.

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I am testing 4 different units for usability.

I have found so far, the the best was the lowest cost. Next step is

getting a all in one Probe/band to work with this unit.

So far my goal is to get this to who ever would need one for under

$100.00 maybe under $50.00.

Hope to get a few available within a month.

This needs to be affordable for anyone.

M~R

precss wrote:

Hi, I was wondering if I could use a TENS unit to do the same

thing?

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Will this work well for pain from Osteoarthritis, carpel tunnel, cervical stenosis, DDD, facetial hypertropy, and SI joint disfunctionl? I am only 44 years old and am on vidodin, and Soma compound w/ codeine, so I read not to use the 40hz. I put my pads on my wrists and ankles and changed it to 4 hz. I was relieved for awhile. I think I will try it every morning with my TENS. Thanks in advance.

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Has there ever been a definate answer on whether a Tens Unit will work as a

zapper. I searched the messages but didn't find anything definative.

Thank you

Darlene

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A tens unit is NOT a zapper. Very different. TENS is used for localized

pain control. That's it. It's a nerve signal blocker.