has anyone had any relief with a tens unit? i just started to get my ch cycle and out offustration i stuck 2 tens pads one on my temple, one on my neck(under ear) i was shocked(literally0  but my ch dissapaied in seconds, i waited till i had another attack to test this out and again i found relief, i only hope i'm not damaging any nerves around the eye?

Bob . . . I think I recall that Aussie Brian uses a tens unit . . . but the placement of the electrodes was at the base of neck. . . . NOT SURE!

My mom used one in 91' following major surgery to good effect BUT the placement was directed by a physical therapist with training in the unit.

When I was doing accupuncture, herbal meds prior to major surgery in 04', the practitioner would sometimes attach tens leads to some of the needles (he had 4 & 6 lead units . . . 2 electrodes per lead)

My (limited) understanding of the tens unit is that it "short-circuits" the offending nerve(s), thus alleviating the pain . . . kinda like electric accupuncture . . . . BUT IT TAKES A PROFESSIONAL to properly identify placement of the electrodes . . . DON'T 'hunt & peck" with this equipment.  You may have gotten some relief, but you could possibly do yourself injury.

  Be Safe,    PFDANs

     Richard

RichardN wrote on Jul 22^nd, 2011 at 2:52pm:

You're bloody close, Richard, and there's nothing wrong with your remembery, but I'll straightaway PM the bloke concerned.

The tens unit is working for me. This is the first attempt but OMG I am thrilled with the results. I don't even know if anyone is still viewing this forum. I placed a new post tonight called Abort immediately with a tens unit. Go see my story or message me directly. I will be reporting in again in the morning or with my next attack.... 2 hours here we come.
Adriane