pain management devices

[mesquite]

Is anyone using a hand- held pain management device such as the Senergy Biomodulator Plus? I am evaluating buying it now for my PN pain in my left glute which resides 4 years after the PNER surgery. My Scenar device recently died and that was very helpful in temporarily eliminating the pain. The company has just folded, too. This Biomodulator incorporates the Scenar technology plus 3 others. The device is 10 years old. There are very few Rx hand held TENS Unit devices on the market and I want to make an informed decision. I look forward to anyone's experiences with hand held devices. (www.senergy.us is the web site if you are interested).

[blightcp]

I have used both a Tens EMPI Select
http://www.djoglobal.com/products/empi/empi-select

And a IF/IC Empi if3 wave
http://www.djoglobal.com/products/empi/if3-wave

Both have pros and cons in my opinion.

SELECT PRO:

1. Small and only requires two electrodes I use them right above where the "butt crack" meets the spine and about 2 inches to either side. Basically where your natural belt line is.
2. Can run all day if needed and used normal AA batteries.

SELECT CON:

1. Only one setting and uses the "low back" setting.
2. Causes back muscle contractions for me.

IF3 wave PRO:

1. Has a mode specifically for pelvic pain and uses IF IC rather than tens.
2. has a 2 mode approach one that fells like tens and than another pulse throbbing mode that I like much more than the tens.
3. Comes with a pamphlet with two placement options for pelvic pain.

IF3 wave CONS:

1. bi lateral only
2. requires special rechargeable batteries, but comes with 2 of them, a single battery works for 8-10 hours of continuous use for me.
3. Requires 4 leads, and can be a real pain because the lead placement crosses. I found it very hard to try to go out in public and keep the pads in contact.


If I was in terrible pain and I had to choose one I would go with the IF3 wave. But if I had to work and be productive I would go with the select.

Also, I place TAC GEL on the skin at the application site and wait for it to get tacky it help allot with getting the pads to stay on.

I hope this helps.