Question??

[Katherine]

Can a Ten Unit be used when you have The interstim??
My doctors is out of town I still having a back ache that want quit.
I had the The ten unit for several years it has always helped but afraid of it with out asking some one.
Katherine

[SusanC]

Katherine,
Hope this reaches you soon. So sorry about your back pain. kissing

When I had the interstim on just one side, I was able to use the TENS on the other. I just made sure that the electrodes were as far away from the implant as possible.

You could probaby try it, gently. I would suggest that you talk to your doc about this, and/or contact Medtronic. However, I am not aware of anything against TENS on their website. I checked about 2 years ago, though.
Good luck and hope this helps! hi

[tigger_gal]

Hi Katherine,
according to medtrionic the interstim should not be affected here is a link for you to view...
http://www.medtronic.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Medtronic/Website/FAQ&ConditionName=Urinary+Urge+Incontinence&FAQ_Category=Medical+Procedures+with+InterStim

hugs
brat

[Teri]

When I asked my dr about using the tens unit while having the interstim he didn't miss a beat when he said, "NO" so please check it out first............

[tigger_gal]

THanks for knowing Teri, I went and looked and it said it should not hurt, but having a good uro that is an ic specialist, I would go with the NO! hugs to you
Brat