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PRECAUTIONS
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TENS is not effective for pain of central origin, including headache.
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TENS is not a substitute for pain medications and other pain management therapies.
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TENS devices have no curative value.
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TENS is a symptomatic treatment and, as such, suppresses the sensation of pain that would otherwise serve as a protective
mechanism.
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Effectiveness is highly dependent upon the individual using. Results may vary.
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The long-term effects of electrical stimulation are unknown.
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Since the effects of stimulation of the brain are unknown, stimulation should not be applied across your head, and electrodes
should not be placed on opposite sides of your head.
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The safety of electrical stimulation during pregnancy has not been established.
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You may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium (gel).
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If you have suspected or diagnosed heart disease, you should follow precautions recommended by your physician.
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If you have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy, you should follow precautions recommended by your physician.
We also recommend the following:
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Use caution if you have a tendency to bleed internally, such as following an injury or fracture. Consult with your physician
prior to using the device after a recent surgical procedure, because stimulation may disrupt the healing process.
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Use caution if stimulation is applied over the menstruating or pregnant uterus.
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Use caution if stimulation is applied over areas of skin that lack normal sensation.
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Keep this device out of the reach of children.
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Use this device only with the electrodes, and accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid adverse reactions.
Please be aware of adverse reactions and precautions below:
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You may experience skin irritation and burns beneath the stimulation electrodes applied to your skin.
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You may experience headaches and other painful sensations during or following the application of electric stimulation near
your eyes and to your head and face.
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You should stop using the device and should consult with your physician if you experience adverse reactions from the device.
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