How do members experience Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain 357 122
Complex regional pain syndrome type I 305 22
Complex regional pain syndrome type II 246 20
Failed back syndrome 153 14
Fibromyalgia 147 44

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 6
Headaches 5
Muscle spasms 3
Pain in lower back 3
Uncomfortable 3
Dizziness 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 11
Moderate 14
Mild 54
None 189

Member evaluations

Amtee

evaluated on May 13, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain: Slight
  • Side effects: Moderate

spn2cats

evaluated on Dec 01, 2007

  • Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Major
  • Side effects: None

lala2500

evaluated on Apr 14, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain: Slight
  • Side effects: None