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Who knows what a "t.e.n.s" machine is & where to get one that is safe?

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Dr. Angelo Mitsos answered

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Safe: The tens is adjusted by a hand held controller which usually contains the batteries. You may need a little trial and error. Our office uses the national company emsi which has sales reps that will personally instruct the patient.

Dr Ettinger agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

Who knows what a "t.e.n.s" machine is & where to get one that is safe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Angelo Mitsos answered

Dr Ettinger agreed

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