What is Alpha-Stim?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Both the ALPHA-STIM 100 and ALPHA-STIM SCS (Stress Control System) treat anxiety, depression and insomnia. The ALPHA-STIM 100 also treats acute, chronic, and postoperative pain and the ALPHA-STIM PPM (Personal Pain Manager) is designed as an alternative to TENS for localized treatment of pain.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 9 | 4 | |
| Insomnia | 5 | 6 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 4 | 1 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 4 | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 3 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 10 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Alpha-Stim
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 2 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Spinning dizziness (vertigo) | 1 | |
| Tension headache | 1 |
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