Has anyone tried the HF10 Spinal Cord Stimulation Device?

Posted by patrick17 @patrick17, Nov 21, 2018

Has anyone tried a device called HF10 ? It’s a device which stimulates your spinal cord to help relieve back and leg pain. After a trial period of about a week, if the patient is achieving good results the device is implanted in the person. My pain management doctor has recommended it to me for arm and hand nerve pain. I would like to hear from anyone who has used this device and especially from anyone who has used it for arm and hand pain. Thank you.

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Donald | @donfeld | Jun 8, 2020

In reply to @ceceilia "Thanks, I never heard of that. Is it a permanent solution? Is it a painful procedure?" + (show)

You shouldn't feel a thing as they put you to sleep or semi-conscious and your wake up and it's done. You have to go through to trial to see if it works and then they do it permanently and it lasts for 6 months to 2 years

sparshall | @sparshall | Jun 11, 2020

If you have pain only in your arm and hand, you may want to explore a peripheral nerve stimulator such as Stimwave or Stimrouter. They are much simpler and safer than spinal cord stimulators and can be removed in 20 minutes if the need arises. A PNS has leads only along the nerves serving the specific area where you have pain. No wires are placed in your spinal canal. Stimwave has an external, not an implanted, battery. Talk to your doctor about a PNS. Many pain doctors implant them. It's a reasonable first step rather than jumping straight to a SCS for what sounds like a localized pain. If it doesn't work, you'll always have the more extreme SCS as a backup, but you might be pleasantly surprised by the relief you get from a PNS.

quark | @quark | Jun 11, 2020

Thanx, and I was supposed to have the trial for Stim Wave just as the pandemic started, as I have chronic abdominal pain from a past surgical procedure. My doc does use it and another problem of mine cropped up, so I have to wait longer. And , a few years ago I had the trial for SCS, but it did nothing, but the Stim Wave sounds promising. Thanx again

fatsfat | @fatsfat | Jun 11, 2020

In reply to @sparshall "If you have pain only in your arm and hand, you may want to explore a..." + (show)

No thanks, not up for being a guinea pig. Tried so many things already and I believe I’m in worse shape because of the crap I was fed. Don’t trust anyone at this time but God.

sparshall | @sparshall | Jun 30, 2020

In reply to @patrick17 "Thanks again for all your good information! I really appreciate it. I’ve been reading as much..." + (show)

Have you considered a peripheral nerve stimulator? These devices work well for localized pain and they are not implanted in the spinal column. The batteries are external and are worn on the skin. Ask your doctor about Stimwave PNS and StimRouter PNS or look them up on the internet.

quark | @quark | Jun 30, 2020

In reply to @sparshall "Have you considered a peripheral nerve stimulator? These devices work well for localized pain and they..." + (show)

Thanx, and was scheduled to have Stim Wave but pandemic booted me. Now other med problems to take care of first. Have you had it done, Stim Wave

genomacc | @genomacc | Jun 30, 2020

I dont think so. Does not sound familiar. I told my Doctor that when they allow elective surgery, I dont want to be the first up. Let them smooth out any problems first. He agreed!

fatsfat | @fatsfat | Jun 30, 2020

I have to find a doctor that knows what they are doing and listens to my conditions. Spinal stenosis, herniated disks, pinched nerves. 4 surgeries for nerve damage to my ulnar nerves that was pinched and double crush ulnar nerves at multiple levels etc.

cldmeyers | @cldmeyers | Jul 2, 2020

I have such a device implanted in my right hip with leads going all through my pelvic area to control my bladder. Since this has been implanted, my bursitis and sciatic pain has completely gone away.

lilypaws | @lilypaws | Jul 2, 2020

In reply to @fatsfat "I have to find a doctor that knows what they are doing and listens to my..." + (show)

@fatsfat Have you been to Mayo. I saw the best surgeon that deal with your kind of problems. I had surgery by him. It was a 9 hour surgery for degeneration that caused a scoliosis plus stenosis of My L-4 & 5. It has been almost 4 weeks and I see the surgeon nex week. He is a great surgeon and will be able to tell you what is wrong and hopefully help you. Blessings to you.