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I have a TENS unit and they work fine. It requires a prescription and you should consult with your physician. Who determined the pain was due to muscle spasm? I remember something about those units confusing the nerves which transmit the pain to your brain. ( Who knows - Not me ) I do know that mine works very well and the rhythmic "buzzing" feeling almost puts me to sleep unless I am moving about. In fact , there are times when I need it to be able to move about. The main thing is who said it was muscle spasm and it needs a doctors prescription. If you are on Medicare it will pay a great deal, it and my medigap policy ( not an HMO ) paid for all but a few dollars. Good luck, Nita Charles T. Meyer, M.D. wrote: > There is something called a TENS Unit which can relieve pain in certain > situations which is used in mainstream medicine. I doubt whether the unit > advertised is similar though- I doubt it. Bob Fink probably can give you > more info about TENS. > > Charlie > ----- Original Message ----- > From: D J Roll <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 2:27 PM > Subject: PAIN 'STIMULATOR' > > > Has any one heard of a device called a 'STIMULATOR' which is supposed to > relieve pain. > > > > The device is supposed to help with, amongst others, 'muscle spasms', > 'cramps', 'carpal tunnel syndrome'. It was advertised on TV here and > endorsed by a number of minor celebreties, the only one of which I knew was > the motor cycle rider "Evil Knevil" > > > > At the moment I'm prepared to use snake oil if it would relieve the aching > muscles!