Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: an adjunct in the pain management of Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation was applied in the pain management of a patient with Guillain-Barré Syndrome. As subjectively reported by the patient, her back and lower extremity pain was significantly decreased although her foot paresthesia was not decreased. The program was continued for an 11-day period because TENS was considered a valuable adjunct for the patient's comfort. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is a valuable addition to our repertoire of available physical therapy modalities. We hope that as clinical experience with TENS increases, fellow clinicians will volunteer the experiences of their endeavors.
D000328:Adult; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D059408:Pain Management; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011128:Polyradiculopathy / Q000628:therapy*