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Tens units are great for muscle spasm. It sounds as if you know how to use it. There are many times when you cannot exercise due to pain. I don't have PD, gut a bad back. At times the tens unit is all I can do. Nita Phil Gesotti wrote: > Bill Bell, > > Regarding your question about pain relief for Neuropathy, I can suggest > that your support group friend discuss the possible use of a TENS unit > with his neuro. I don't know that it will relieve his symptoms, but can > relate that it does relieve pain from cramping and the sensation of > numbness associated with my bouts of dystonia. > > I take Permax which relieves the dystonia most of the time, but stress > and fatigue reduces the effectiveness of the medication. The TENS unit > is a quick method for pain relief after a difficult day at the office. > > I should also pass along that my neuro would not write a justifcation > letter so my insurance company would not pay for the unit. She told me > that a TENS unit was a lazy man's exercise. > > If you find youself in this situation, the manufacturer will discount > the unit. It will still cost about $450.00 > > Although exercise is important, when the meds aren't working it is no > substitute for a TENS. > > Phil Gesotti > 49/2+