TENS is Helping Me

[Nicole in ATL]

Hi everyone,

Haven't been around as much lately b/c I am getting married and have been super busy with the planning. The stress has taken a toll on my bladder.

But I wanted to report that I have been using a TENS unit for pain relief (pressure not burning) off and on over the past 6 weeks or so and it really helps me. It relieves most of the pressure feeling while I have it on and usually provides an hour or so of relief after I turn it off. This has allowed me to take less pain meds and I am grateful for that.

I got the presciption for the TENS unit at the pain clinic (my uro referred me) and then I purchased a unit on-line. I'm really glad I gave it a try b/c it is another option for me now besides just pain meds. It might work for others here too.

Nicole

[PikkuMyy]

I'm really glad to hear that! My uro was going to give me an Rx but she preferred that I visit the PT clinic first, to get some exercises and the TENS unit. I haven't called yet but I will.

[poetgirl]

Hi Nicole,

I'm so glad to hear the TENS unit is helping you! I know we haven't chatted in a while --- I hope the wedding plans are going well. Hope you have more pain-free days!

[Nicole in ATL]

Thanks for you replies, ladies. I'm glad the TENS works too. Sometimes it is inconvenient to use, but I am really happy to have another option beyond pain pills. I'm glad I pursued the TENS unit with my uro. I want to exhaust all non-invasive options for my IC. I've been through most of the standard medications without great results....still don't feel like I have my life back. I'm not expecting a complete remission of my symptoms....I just don't want to have to take pain meds all the time.

Thanks for the wedding well-wishes poetgirl! I am hanging in there, planning like a mad woman. I'm getting excited and nervous...only a month to go!

Nicole

[poetgirl]

Wow, only a month to go! How exciting! Definitely a fun -- yet stressful time! Definitely do what you can to take care of yourself so that you and your soon-to-be hubby have a perfect day. I agree with you that any day you can go without taking pain meds is good; hopefully that will help you feel like you can lead a relatively normal life and have more control over your situation.

Definitely will have to give us details on your wedding! I always love to hear GOOD news! :)