I see that this Thread mentions the use of electrical current to stop pain, so I hope that this will be a safe place for me to say that I have used a 'zapper' for pain for over 15 years. I used to make them myself, buying the parts at Radio Shack and following a diagram. Those cost me about $45.00 each to make, and that was 15 years ago. Now, I own a fancy one that came with a timer and various settings. It cost almost $300.00. But I see a Basic model for sale online as cheap as $35.00. (No, I didn't make it. Lol.) None of these are approved to 'cure' anything. I haven't tried the $35.00 model, but my $270.00 model works wonders on several kinds of pain. I plan to buy a $35.00 model as a backup, in case I have to go to the hospital, etc. I'll let you know how it compares.
Post by ssgbridges on Dec 19, 2016 22:16:18 GMT -8
I have had spinal cord simulators placed several times in the past the trails have gone great and been very helpful but when the permanent units were placed they always seemed to not function as well. They all caused more pain for me rather than make the pain lessen, my case is not typical either with my first simulator I got a very bad staph infection that went to my blood and I believe that damaged the tissue in the back where the other simulators where placed later. They can be very helpful for many people.
Oh, that's awful, ssbridges. They put an electrical device under your skin, and gave you a staph infection in the process? Did they take the device out?
Post by ssgbridges on Dec 20, 2016 14:04:13 GMT -8
Yes it was removed I spent awhile in the hospital then on iv medication therapy at home for two months to clear that infection up. It was not a good situation it started shutting down my kidneys and everything else while I was in the hospital at one point they had to call a code blue on me glad I don't remember everything.
I have had spinal cord simulators placed several times in the past the trails have gone great and been very helpful but when the permanent units were placed they always seemed to not function as well. They all caused more pain for me rather than make the pain lessen, my case is not typical either with my first simulator I got a very bad staph infection that went to my blood and I believe that damaged the tissue in the back where the other simulators where placed later. They can be very helpful for many people.
Yes it was removed I spent awhile in the hospital then on iv medication therapy at home for two months to clear that infection up. It was not a good situation it started shutting down my kidneys and everything else while I was in the hospital at one point they had to call a code blue on me glad I don't remember everything.
Woah, what a nightmare indeed! Do you currently have a stimulator on now?
No I have no hardware in place but my fusion which was infected unfortunately during the mrsa I had during the meningitis in 2012. So have been on antibiotics since then.
That MRSA is a terrible infection. My now deceased wife had it many times, she was a severe diabetic. Of her last 13 years which I took care of her at home ,about 2 of them may were spent in isolation at the hospital. I understand what you mean by it not being a bad time. Many people don't survive that infection. You are very lucky Ssbridges .
.to Ssbridges, you sure have fought through a lot. You are one tough man. You must be very special, you have been spared for a reason. I believe that there must be a purpose or reason that we have all been spared. For me it was to raise 3 of my grandsons. I hope everyday that I can help someone, even if it is just giving someone else hope. I have read many of the personal experiences with the members on here, and to see what others have been through just inspires me more. There are so many good people on this site and more are joining everyday. I hope to help, I'm inspired by many.
I see that this Thread mentions the use of electrical current to stop pain, so I hope that this will be a safe place for me to say that I have used a 'zapper' for pain for over 15 years. I used to make them myself, buying the parts at Radio Shack and following a diagram. Those cost me about $45.00 each to make, and that was 15 years ago. Now, I own a fancy one that came with a timer and various settings. It cost almost $300.00. But I see a Basic model for sale online as cheap as $35.00. (No, I didn't make it. Lol.) None of these are approved to 'cure' anything. I haven't tried the $35.00 model, but my $270.00 model works wonders on several kinds of pain. I plan to buy a $35.00 model as a backup, in case I have to go to the hospital, etc. I'll let you know how it compares.
I am clueless as to why I wrote the 'above' on this Thread, but having put it there, I am reporting back that the $35.00 zapper that I ordered, received, and tried out, is underpowered. It only creates from 14 Hz to 16 Hz. The good ones are at least 30 kHz to 35 kHz. I should have researched it better before buying. The weak one would still be worth using if it were all I had. I see one for a little over $100 that should work, if the makers are reputable.
Yes, kilgoretrout, I can explain. And I'm very enthusiastic about it, too. But before I say any more...it isn't FDA approved for 'curing' anything. And some very good people... brilliant, caring people,...have gone through a lot over this issue,...so what I can say is only my personal experience. My personal, unprofessional, experience is that cuts heal better and headaches stop hurting when I use my zapper. I also slept much better last night, after using that underpowered zapper,...that $35.00 zapper that I'd complained about. I should mention however that I attached two leads to it (that didn't come with the device), and attached two copper hand-holds to the leads for my trial run. I used to build them from parts that I bought at Radio Shack, so I sort of knew when I bought it that that was what I'd do once I received it. There's a kit for building your own online. Here's a YouTube of a guy who makes them and whose family uses them. This is my first time to see this video.
vintage , how do we know zappers are good for infections? Never heard of this, could you explain?
When I was first injured, I had heard that FES helps speed up wound healing. At the time, that was considered 'way out there' science and so only a few rehab centers would use it; Craig in Denver, CO was one of them.
Thank, all of you for sharing this information, it may help others make more informed decisions on whether or not to use these and how they might expect them to help.