E as dores no rabinho continuam...no dia em que fui fazer fisio elas deram uma aliviada, mas nada que diga que meus dias batendo rua estao próximos - pelo contrário. O diagnóstico que a fisio me passou é de instabilidade do quadril, devido provavelmente à queda em Amsterdam - daí o fato da dor ser um pouco migratória, passar de um lado ao outro. As melhoras sao muito lentas, e tenho que ficar de molho por pelo menos duas semanas, ainda que possa continuar fazendo hidroginástica.
O tratamento que acabaram me prescrevendo no hospital foi usar o TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator), um aparelhinho que, através de dois eletrodos, estimula o nervo machucado.
A primeira vez que ouvi esta sigla foi na IBU, onde eles alugam o aparelho. O que eu nao sabia eram quais as aplicaçoes que ele podia ter, e descobri que ele é usado inclusive durante o parto, para aliviar a dor.
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Why Use TENS?TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. TENS is a drug free, non-invasive pain relief method that is safe to use for both mother and baby. TENS is highly recommended by midwives and widely used during childbirth in the UK. It is a background level of pain relief to which other pain relief methods can be added, although some mothers use only TENS throughout their labour. There are no harmful side effects and as a result babies are born more awake and responsive than those whose mothers have used strong drugs for pain relief. This allows for quicker bonding and consequently breastfeeding difficulties are less likely.
How does TENS work?
Four electrodes (self-adhesive pads) are attached to the back. The TENS machine (a small battery operated unit) emits low frequency electronic impulses through the skin to block the pain signals carried to the brain, thereby reducing pain experienced. It also encourages the brain to produce the bodies own pain killing hormones, called endorphins. TENS machines for childbirth have two currents, or modes of operation. One current is used when resting between contractions and a stronger current is used during a contraction. A hand held boost switch is pressed to change the current between resting and contraction modes. The TENS machine is fully portable allowing the mother to be mobile throughout her labour.
When do I Start Using TENS?
TENS is most effective when it is used in early labour at home. The longer the delay the less effective the stimulator becomes. This allows for an early build up of endorphins.
What do I look for from an Obstetric TENS Machine?
TENS units designed for use in childbirth are duel channel. Each channel has a lead wire which attaches to two electrodes. The first two electrodes are placed on the middle part of the back and parallel to the spine. The second pair are placed on the lower part of the back, once again parallel to the spine. There will be a hand held boost control to switch between the two modes of operation. Some obstetric TENS machines are preset and some are fully adjustable. Fully adjustable machines allow the mother to increase the width, rate and the intensity of the electrical impulse in line with her individual requirements during labour. blockquote>
Bom, por enquanto a única coisa que quero realmente é que a dor passe e que eu possa planejar E SEGUIR meus dias, ao invés de ficar em casa, em casa e em casa...O bom é que com o Ano-Novo Chinês, que é hoje, a cidade vai ficar quietinha e muitas lojas e centros comerciais nao abrirao, de maneira que nao vou poder continual a riscar coisinhas da minha lista de maternidade e afins.
(ainda assim, ontem fomos à loja da Chicco e compramos o Travel Set do Pedro - agora ele já tem carrinho e bebê conforto, ueba!)