Is T.E.N.S. for overactive bladder?

[KevinG707]

Hello all,

I'm a bit confused about the use of T.E.N.S., and didn't find an answer on the net. Is it supposed to be used for overactive bladder? I have a ton of urgency and frequency, but I don't have an overactive bladder (according to urodynamics).

Thanks! :)

[csocain]

As far as I know a T.E.N.S. unit is for pain management. That is what my interferential unit is for and the two units are similiar in use. I do have frequency and urgency but my IF does not affect those symptoms. Hope this helps. Welcome to the ICN! Glad to have you here. Blessings to you and yours.

[ICNDonna]

The TENS unit works by sending tiny electric currents, which can "confuse" the nerves so they don't recognize pain. I imagine it could work for frequency --- I haven't tried it for my IC, but did use one when I had a frozen shoulder following surgery and found it very effective for pain control.

Donna

[SandyRN]

I have a tens unit that is temporarily broken..unfortunately. I used to use it all the time for fibro pain. Since I've been diagnosed with IC I havent been able to try it for bladder pain. It wont help with frequency, or urgency though, unfortunately. You might be confused with the interstim.

Sandy

[Dianne]

I sleep in one. It works for both on me.

[pottywoman]

I have my tens on 24/7. It seems to help some with the frequency at night but that is along with the hydroxyzine too. If I don't take that then the tens won't help with that. It does not seem to help with frequency after I get up for the day. Helps me mostly with the pain.

[SandyRN]

Wow! If you guys get some relief from urgency/frequency with your unit I REALLY need to get mine fixed. I was told it would not help with anything but the pain.

Thats why I love this board...I learn something new every day!

Sandy