Pain is never easy to live with. Especially if you live with a regular, everyday, occurrence of pain. It can be overwhelming, exhausting, even depressing at times, to live with chronic pain. If you live with regular pain, you need to find a way to manage it, so that it is bearable, and life is no longer uncomfortable, and hard for you to manage.
If you have been looking for a way to manage your pain, and even help alleviate it, you may want to consider a Tens Unit, or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation device. A Tens Unit is designed to send electrical currents to underlying nerves and muscle groups where the pain stems from.
How do you use a TENS Unit? Simply attach the electrodes to the skin around and on the area of pain, then adjust the intensity of the current that‘s delivered, by way of the control pack. This puts you in charge over the intensity level of the impulses that are delivered to your muscles, by way of the electrodes. Being able to control the amount of electric current delivered to your muscles, allows you to get just the right amount of pain-relieving impulse to calm the affected nerves.
With a control pack attached to the wires, the ability to control the level of intensity of the pulses is right at your finger tips. Keep in mind; however, as much as the TENS Unit can help control your pain, it is not meant to cure any medical condition. A TENS unit is only meant to help suppress the nerve impulses that create the pain. It is meant to help you manage your pain so that you can live a more fulfilling, less painful life. If you want a more therapeutic means of pain control, consider a TENS Unit from LG Med Supply Online.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to everyone this year! And Happy New Year next week.
I have not posted in a while and am sorry. Let me tell you why I have been out of commission for a while. Well, I have been battling some deficiencies that are just coming to light, over the past couple of months. First, I found out that I am severely deficient in Vitamin D. I was put on high doses of Vitamin D and thought all my problems I'd been living with, would subside, but that was not the case. Although some things did get better, not everything did and I was confused. I couldn't understand why I continued to feel bad; low energy, couldn't think straight, vision problems, and always cold and numb extremities. I was baffled, but then I found out that my doctor didn't test any other vitamins in me...I don't understand why, but my B12 was never checked, iron, just no other vitamins got checked. I had to call her and tell her I was still not feeling good, and could we check other vitamins. She agreed, so I went back in and had a whole slew of vitamins checked; including my B12 and iron and just all kinds of things. When I got the results back, turns out that I am severely anemic! I don't even know "how" I got so anemic, but I am, and that explained this horrible fatigue I've been lving with, and the cold/numbness I've been getting in my extremities. I just could not figure out why my arms and hands and even my face etc, were getting so cold and numb all the time. I could not get the chill out of my bones and shake this tired feeling. Well, now I know why!
Iron deficiencies cause all kinds of problems and especially the ones I mentioned; especially when the deficiency is significant, which mine is. So I was started on Iron supplements right away and have now been on them about a week and a half. I cannot say that there has been any huge, significant improvements yet, but rather, very small improvements. I have heard it can take a while to feel better, because it can take a while to get your levels back up to normal. Your memory and thinking abilities can be altered, which mine have been, and the longer I've been deficient, the worse my thinking and reasoning abilities have been getting.
I cannot wait until the levels get back to normal, and a lot of these low level symptoms, fade away! I have been feeling so horrible and living with such horrific symptoms that it is hard to imagine not having them anymore. I don't even remember what it's like to live, feeling normal, anymore....well, as normal as I can possibly feel with my brain issues. But it was so long ago that I didn't have all these added problems. For the past, probably about 2 - 2 1/2 years, I have been going slowly, but continually downhill. One thing after another developing, and just getting worse and worse. So it is a relief to know that over time, in probably a month or so, I should be doing and feeling better!
I wish I knew what caused my vitamins to get so low. That is the one thing we are not really sure of, so that worries me. But I will be on top of it; I can guarantee that! I will be more aware of the symptoms of vitamin deficiency-related symptoms, so that, should there ever be another deficiency, it won't take me so long to figure it out and get it rectified. And I won't ever let any of them get down to the point these two; D and Iron, have gotten.
Well, I am hoping and wishing all of my followers, and their families a happy, and HEALTHY New Year! I pray that everyone is doing good, and will continue to do well through this new year. I am also planning on being able to post more, and some good, informative information, too. As I feel better, I will be able to write more. My writing will pick back up; both for my freelance business, and my blog.
Take care everyone. Enjoy the holiday season, your families, and God Bless!
I have not posted in a while and am sorry. Let me tell you why I have been out of commission for a while. Well, I have been battling some deficiencies that are just coming to light, over the past couple of months. First, I found out that I am severely deficient in Vitamin D. I was put on high doses of Vitamin D and thought all my problems I'd been living with, would subside, but that was not the case. Although some things did get better, not everything did and I was confused. I couldn't understand why I continued to feel bad; low energy, couldn't think straight, vision problems, and always cold and numb extremities. I was baffled, but then I found out that my doctor didn't test any other vitamins in me...I don't understand why, but my B12 was never checked, iron, just no other vitamins got checked. I had to call her and tell her I was still not feeling good, and could we check other vitamins. She agreed, so I went back in and had a whole slew of vitamins checked; including my B12 and iron and just all kinds of things. When I got the results back, turns out that I am severely anemic! I don't even know "how" I got so anemic, but I am, and that explained this horrible fatigue I've been lving with, and the cold/numbness I've been getting in my extremities. I just could not figure out why my arms and hands and even my face etc, were getting so cold and numb all the time. I could not get the chill out of my bones and shake this tired feeling. Well, now I know why!
Iron deficiencies cause all kinds of problems and especially the ones I mentioned; especially when the deficiency is significant, which mine is. So I was started on Iron supplements right away and have now been on them about a week and a half. I cannot say that there has been any huge, significant improvements yet, but rather, very small improvements. I have heard it can take a while to feel better, because it can take a while to get your levels back up to normal. Your memory and thinking abilities can be altered, which mine have been, and the longer I've been deficient, the worse my thinking and reasoning abilities have been getting.
I cannot wait until the levels get back to normal, and a lot of these low level symptoms, fade away! I have been feeling so horrible and living with such horrific symptoms that it is hard to imagine not having them anymore. I don't even remember what it's like to live, feeling normal, anymore....well, as normal as I can possibly feel with my brain issues. But it was so long ago that I didn't have all these added problems. For the past, probably about 2 - 2 1/2 years, I have been going slowly, but continually downhill. One thing after another developing, and just getting worse and worse. So it is a relief to know that over time, in probably a month or so, I should be doing and feeling better!
I wish I knew what caused my vitamins to get so low. That is the one thing we are not really sure of, so that worries me. But I will be on top of it; I can guarantee that! I will be more aware of the symptoms of vitamin deficiency-related symptoms, so that, should there ever be another deficiency, it won't take me so long to figure it out and get it rectified. And I won't ever let any of them get down to the point these two; D and Iron, have gotten.
Well, I am hoping and wishing all of my followers, and their families a happy, and HEALTHY New Year! I pray that everyone is doing good, and will continue to do well through this new year. I am also planning on being able to post more, and some good, informative information, too. As I feel better, I will be able to write more. My writing will pick back up; both for my freelance business, and my blog.
Take care everyone. Enjoy the holiday season, your families, and God Bless!
Friday, October 11, 2013
Fighting Pain With a Tens Unit
Pain
So many people deal with pain on a regular, even daily basis. Pain can attack on so many levels. For some people, it can even leave them unable to function. It can be debilitating. Many people are either unable to manage their pain; or can’t manage it well, taking lots of medications, and many times with little, to no relief. Medications can also cause other problems; such as, side effects, bad reactions, interactions with other medications, even overdose.
Although pain is necessary; being that it is our body’s way of letting us know that something is wrong, it can also go too far. It can escalate, and it can seem unrelenting. Trying to control it can be an unending cycle of failed attempts to get it under control. But there is another solution. A TENS Unit. A TENS Unit is a subcutaneous nerve stimulator.
What does a Tens Unit do?
A Tens Unit uses gentle electrical current that finds its way to the underlying nerves and muscle groups by traveling under the skin to them. This electric current comes from electrodes that are applied to the skin. You control the intensity level by adjusting it as you need to.
A TENS unit is not meant to cure any problem or condition that brings on pain, but rather help you control the pain. The TENS Unit works by placing electrodes to the skin. You control the level of pulses by the control pack that is attached to wires, and the wires to the leads. You can adjust the level of therapeutic effects.
Who does the Tens Unit Help?
As well as the Tens Unit works for many people, it doesn’t work or help everyone. Some may not notice a difference in their pain, while others get a great response, getting a lot of relief. The Tens Unit also does not work on or cure any physiological or psychological conditions. It is meant to help with the pain, but not cure the cause of the pain. It is designed to interrupt the pain route and modify your pain perception. It can help you get back to a more normal routine and live a more normal, pain-free or pain-reduced life.
So many people deal with pain on a regular, even daily basis. Pain can attack on so many levels. For some people, it can even leave them unable to function. It can be debilitating. Many people are either unable to manage their pain; or can’t manage it well, taking lots of medications, and many times with little, to no relief. Medications can also cause other problems; such as, side effects, bad reactions, interactions with other medications, even overdose.
Although pain is necessary; being that it is our body’s way of letting us know that something is wrong, it can also go too far. It can escalate, and it can seem unrelenting. Trying to control it can be an unending cycle of failed attempts to get it under control. But there is another solution. A TENS Unit. A TENS Unit is a subcutaneous nerve stimulator.
What does a Tens Unit do?
A Tens Unit uses gentle electrical current that finds its way to the underlying nerves and muscle groups by traveling under the skin to them. This electric current comes from electrodes that are applied to the skin. You control the intensity level by adjusting it as you need to.
A TENS unit is not meant to cure any problem or condition that brings on pain, but rather help you control the pain. The TENS Unit works by placing electrodes to the skin. You control the level of pulses by the control pack that is attached to wires, and the wires to the leads. You can adjust the level of therapeutic effects.
Who does the Tens Unit Help?
As well as the Tens Unit works for many people, it doesn’t work or help everyone. Some may not notice a difference in their pain, while others get a great response, getting a lot of relief. The Tens Unit also does not work on or cure any physiological or psychological conditions. It is meant to help with the pain, but not cure the cause of the pain. It is designed to interrupt the pain route and modify your pain perception. It can help you get back to a more normal routine and live a more normal, pain-free or pain-reduced life.
Tackling Pain With a Tens Unit
Pain
So many people deal with pain on a regular, even daily basis. Pain can attack on so many levels. For some people, it can even leave them unable to function. It can be debilitating. Many people are either unable to manage their pain; or can’t manage it well, taking lots of medications, and many times with little, to no relief. Medications can also cause other problems; such as, side effects, bad reactions, interactions with other medications, even overdose.
Although pain is necessary; being that it is our body’s way of letting us know that something is wrong, it can also go too far. It can escalate, and it can seem unrelenting. Trying to control it can be an unending cycle of failed attempts to get it under control. But there is another solution. A TENS Unit. A TENS Unit is a subcutaneous nerve stimulator.
What does a Tens Unit do?
A Tens Unit uses gentle electrical current that finds its way to the underlying nerves and muscle groups by traveling under the skin to them. This electric current comes from electrodes that are applied to the skin. You control the intensity level by adjusting it as you need to.
A TENS unit is not meant to cure any problem or condition that brings on pain, but rather help you control the pain. The TENS Unit works by placing electrodes to the skin. You control the level of pulses by the control pack that is attached to wires, and the wires to the leads. You can adjust the level of therapeutic effects.
Who does the Tens Unit Help?
As well as the Tens Unit works for many people, it doesn’t work or help everyone. Some may not notice a difference in their pain, while others get a great response, getting a lot of relief. The Tens Unit also does not work on or cure any physiological or psychological conditions. It is meant to help with the pain, but not cure the cause of the pain. It is designed to interrupt the pain route and modify your pain perception. It can help you get back to a more normal routine and live a more normal, pain-free or pain-reduced life.
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