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Had AFIB episode this March, shocked into rhythm. Have lower back pain, bought WiTouch Pro TENS machine for pain BUT the warning sheet says Do not use if rhythm disturbances to the heart. Anyone know if TENS is safe on lower back, any experiences with afib and tens usage? Would greatly appreciate feed back.
Evelyn
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peter01729 Guest
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I cannot say if this is safe, all I can relate is my own experience. I have Ventricular Tachycardia that was cured with an ablation, but I still have PVCs and PACS.
I too have lower back pain and know from experience that the "SlenderTone" for men belt I have does wonders for my back, I have it on maximum setting for hours on end and it hasnt done anything to my heart.
charles61038 Guest
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Evelyn, oh yes by all means the tens unit is great for back pain. I have problems with PVC's... and was told by my cardiologist that they are common and nothing to worry about. Although I will say they cause me a lot of anxiety when they happen. I can go for long periods when few to none, then I have episodes that I have them very frequently through out the day - and sometimes at night. But I also have lower back pain when I over do it. I bought a tens unit a few months ago and it really helps me very much. In the booklet that came with the unit it saysI that you shouldn't use it on your chest or head. But it will do you lots of good on your back. I think that is what they mean - just don't use it on your chest for heart rhythm issues.
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margaret83583 Guest
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Guest margaret83583
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(Sending the Tens mach back by the way).
jx41870 Guest
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Dang, I was actually thinking of trying one out to see if it might help arrhythmias, which I presume are just PVCs and PACs. Hoping that anything caused by crosstalk with the vagus nerve might be suppressed by TENS.
I don't suppose anyone can report any good news like that?
jeannie60434 Guest
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In reply to your concerns about Tens Unit use, I believe i have figured out what caused me to have a dozen or more extra heartbeats every minute for the past 48 hours! Ive had a telehealth visit with a heart specialist and i almost drove to the ER for an EKG when i came across this website. I thought my problem was stress. I was using my tens quite effectively for low back pain. The arrhythmias began about an hour after using it. I added a magnesium chloride supplement to calm my heart muscle this evening also. Now i believe i shall try massage for any further back troubles.
joshuapryce1987 Guest
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Listen to what the instructions say and always consult with the doctor for consideration.