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Electrical Therapy

Also called: Electrical Stimulation Therapy, Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Electrotherapy

- Summary
- About electrical therapy
- Conditions treated
- Types and differences
- Before the procedure
- During and after
- Benefits and side effects
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
David Slotnick, M.D.

Questions for your doctor on electrical therapy

Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about electrical therapy:

  1. How does electrical therapy work? Could it be painful to me?

  2. Is electrical therapy an appropriate method for treating my condition?

  3. Which form of electrical therapy is recommended for me? What exactly does it involve? Is any surgery required, or is it noninvasive?

  4. Should I still take medication while being treated with electrical therapy?

  5. Will I receive other treatments, such as physical therapy, with electrical stimulation?

  6. What are the benefits and drawbacks of receiving electrical therapy?

  7. How many times must I be treated with electrical therapy to see results?

  8. Can I administer electrical therapy at home?

  9. How can I buy my own TENS unit?

  10. Do I need a prescription for electrical stimulation treatments?

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Review Date: 05-18-2007
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