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Has anyone tried the HF10 Spinal Cord Stimulation Device?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Dec 29, 2023 | Replies (367)

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@jwhite59

A couple years ago I decided on a scs, Boston scientific. Trial was with one type device, went well but trial was only for a few days. I had the Boston Scientific with paddle leads placed. No relief in the area I had back pain. After many adjustments and a year later, I had the thing removed. It may help some but I’ve heard of more people having it removed, unsatisfied with the lack of pain control expected. Just because it didn’t work out for me doesn’t mean it won’t for you. Personally, I think it’s more about the company making money and the doctor more than willing to place them.

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I had two foot surgeries, 2016 and 2018.and as a result the nerves were damaged and possibly scar tissue. As a result I have chronic pain in the toes of my right foot. I tried all traditional remedies with negative result. I was told by a doctor that perhaps SCS but be helpful. Late last spring I had the 5 day trial of Medtronic made by Boston Scientific.The pain from the implantation of the leads were very painful and may have camoflouged the pain in my toes. I was kind of talked into by the surgeon and the rep that the Medtronic has helped people with chronic foot pain and they in of pressured me to get a permanent put in. I I only got a slight relief from the pain in the toes and I think the device was causing back pain. So, about 7 or 8 weeks later I had it removed. After researching it. I don't think the Medtronic is effective for the feet. I am now talking to a doctor who does the DRG (dorsal root ganglion) made by Abbott. That is suppose to be more effective for the legs and possibly the feet which are controlled by L-5 and S-1. That's were the leads are suppose to be placed. But, the drawback as mentioned by earlier statements. MRI's only for the head and extremities. The generator/battery is supposed to be guarenteed for five years.