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23 patient evaluations for Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

Purposes: Bursitis and Fibromyalgia (Started Nov 15, 2009)
Date Dosage Bursitis Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 06, 2013 Every Other Week Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Date
Feb 06, 2013
Advice & Tips
YOU only pay for this device once (for the EMPI UNIT its self) VISIT ***** http://www.empi.com/empi_products/index.aspx Then you purchase the electrode as you need them (or order through your insurance comp.)
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Breakthrough pain and Fibromyalgia (Started Jul 01, 1996)
Date Dosage Breakthrough pain Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 01, 2012 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Nov 01, 2012
Advice & Tips
As I use a TENS machine that has a heat option as well, the effect on joint pain due to climatic conditions is fantastic. The only problem is while using the heat setting is that there are some areas of my body which has limited sensation so very often I cannot tell how hot things are...in these areas I have a max/min setting that I stick to. Also having epilepsy and IHD there are many no go zones basically any area below my chest (nipples) OK but not above.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Pain (Started Dec 06, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 10, 2012 M,W,F Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
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Purpose: General health (Started Mar 15, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 28, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Sep 29, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jul 20, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Feel very relaxed, Relaxation
Date
Sep 29, 2010
Advice & Tips
It's very easy to fit in with other things like listening to music, radio and reading
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jul 20, 2010
Advice & Tips
I like using the TENS machine because it forces me to spend 15 minutes resting while the system does its stuff Whether it's the elevated endorphins or not, I usually dose off before the machine stops!
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Other and Improve mobility (Started Oct 03, 2008)
Date Dosage Other Perceived effectiveness Improve mobility Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 08, 2011   Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Apr 06, 2009   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Sep 08, 2011
Advice & Tips
No change in lesions
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Apr 06, 2009
Advice & Tips
It can help stimulate muscles and nerves to assist in mobility and strength, but if you over use it can fatigue the muscles and it takes a while to gain the strength back.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Sacroiliitis (Started May 09, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 09, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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Purpose: Pain (Started Apr 19, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 05, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Dec 04, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Aug 20, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
May 05, 2011
Advice & Tips
This doesn't heal the pain or make it go away long term but it does interupt the pain cycle and give me some much needed relief. I would recomend this to anyone who has chronic pain! The unit cost me $450, I don't pay that monthly but there is no option for a once only expense.
Cost
$200+ monthly
Date
Aug 20, 2010
Advice & Tips
It's inconvenient and takes a few minutes to attach the machine, but when the pain is unbearable it is great to have around. It doesn't cure anything but it temporarily interupts pain signals for a break from the pain.
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Jan 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 27, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
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Purposes: Fibromyalgia, Chronic pain, and Nerve pain (neuralgia) (Started Apr 23, 2010)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Chronic pain Perceived effectiveness Nerve pain (neuralgia) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 21, 2010 Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Rash or skin problems
Date
Aug 21, 2010
Advice & Tips
I find that using my TENS unit does help significantly with the fibro muscle pain. I can always tell when I take a break from it, so it must be working that much! :0) I was allergic to the conductive gel, I think, so I quit using that so I no longer get an itchy rash where the electrodes go. I still give my give a break every other day and keep the unit off for a day and then restart it. But I definitely think it's a worthwhile investment and non-drug treatment.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: Pain (Started Dec 10, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 23, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
May 26, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Burn marks from pads on too long (electrical stimulation)
Date
Jun 23, 2010
Advice & Tips
I used this for lower back pain as needed. Since I had the Liberation procedure my back pain has been reduced dramatically.
Date
May 26, 2010
Advice & Tips
This works wonders for lower back pain. The only drawback is that when it stops the pain comes right back. Also, if you leave it on too long you run the risk of burning your skin.
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