How do members experience TENS Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Complex regional pain syndrome type I 279 7
Complex regional pain syndrome type II 233 10
Pain 192 60
Failed back syndrome 148 9
Fibromyalgia 92 27

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 4
Uncomfortable 2
Achiness 1
Anxious mood 1
Balance problems 1
Burn marks from pads on too long (electrical stimulation) 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 8
Moderate 5
Mild 14
None 107

Member evaluations

LLgoatJ

evaluated on Jan 06, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for circulation problems: Slight
  • Side effects: None

pheonix61

evaluated on Nov 01, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for breakthrough pain: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

jaws-als

evaluated on Jan 10, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain: Slight
  • Side effects: None