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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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martyk | @martyk | Feb 6, 2021
In reply to @pattivi330 "I’ve had a Medtronic SCS since 2011 and it’s been a god send for my leg..." + (show)
@pattivi330

I’ve had a Medtronic SCS since 2011 and it’s been a god send for my leg pain following two back surgeries. You would be first given a trial to see if the device is effective for your pain before a permanent device would be implanted. If it doesn’t help your pain then you’ll know not to proceed with a permanent implant.

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Thank you Patti. I'm glad it worked for you.

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martyk | @martyk | Feb 6, 2021
In reply to @quark "Thanx patti, and I had the trial with the Boston one a couple of years ago..." + (show)
@quark

Thanx patti, and I had the trial with the Boston one a couple of years ago and didn’t help my abdominal pain. Am trying what they call Stim Wave beginning of April for my pain

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Hi Quark, did you have the Stimwave implanted? If so, how is working for your pain? Marty

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martyk | @martyk | Feb 6, 2021
In reply to @sanderosa "my Dr wants me to get a ABBOTT nerve stimulator implanted, and I am so undecided..." + (show)
@sanderosa

my Dr wants me to get a ABBOTT nerve stimulator implanted, and I am so undecided as all actions up till now have failed to help stop the pain, there is one that might last 10 years on low, and must have battery recharged each day with a belt, and the other with 5 year battery that must be replaced in 5 years, I use a tens unit now and it helps a little but they say the wires all the way to the spine is a lot better, I read up on i and they are ok for MRI, has anyone had a ABBOTT ProclaimXR implanted? Please let me know as I must make my decision soon...am 85, had this pain since surgery in 1983, cant be up more than about 12 minutes without terrible pain,, I do need help.

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I'm considering the Abbott Proclaim XR for the chronic pain I have in my toes from two foot surgeries. Has anyone used one and what are your recommendations? Thanks, Marty

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martyk | @martyk | Feb 6, 2021
In reply to @elsa "Thanks for your post. I'm currently in the process of deciding between Boston Scientific's Wave Writer..." + (show)
@elsa

Thanks for your post. I'm currently in the process of deciding between Boston Scientific's Wave Writer and Nevro's HF-10. Unfortunately, the doctor who's doing the trial has not provided much guidance. 🙁 I think I'm going with the HF-10 and your post validates this direction.

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I tried Boston Scientific I believe the wave writer. It only reduced my foot pain by about 10% and caused a little back pain. I had it removed after about 7 to 8 weeks. I'm now researching other companies who manufacture SCS's.

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martyk | @martyk | Feb 6, 2021
In reply to @bobby55 "Had FH 10 installed Oct this year, great job but implant is right on belt line..." + (show)
@bobby55

Had FH 10 installed Oct this year, great job but implant is right on belt line so causes a little trouble. This is just to suggest patient asks about positioning post trial and pre implant

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Yes, I heard that if you are going to get the permanent implant and you wear a belt, you should put on the belt you usually wear it and mark a spot under the belt on the side were the generator/battery will be positioned. I hope this helps the guys.

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londonwc1 | @londonwc1 | Feb 9, 2021

Hello. I have not personally tried it. My best friend did and woke up from the anesthesia screaming, she felt like she was being electrocuted. The Doctor had forgotten it to turn the device off/down before installing under skin. She yells it from the roof tops DO NO TAKE THE RISK>she still suffers every day. When we are in chronic pain we will try anything, but we must learn from others. SO Sorry. I know in this 22 century and we still can not get pain relief.

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londonwc1 | @londonwc1 | Feb 9, 2021
In reply to @elsa "Thanks for your post. I'm currently in the process of deciding between Boston Scientific's Wave Writer..." + (show)
@elsa

Thanks for your post. I'm currently in the process of deciding between Boston Scientific's Wave Writer and Nevro's HF-10. Unfortunately, the doctor who's doing the trial has not provided much guidance. 🙁 I think I'm going with the HF-10 and your post validates this direction.

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Crucial word TRIAL. I stay away from trials.

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martyk | @martyk | Feb 9, 2021
In reply to @londonwc1 "Hello. I have not personally tried it. My best friend did and woke up from the..." + (show)
@londonwc1

Hello. I have not personally tried it. My best friend did and woke up from the anesthesia screaming, she felt like she was being electrocuted. The Doctor had forgotten it to turn the device off/down before installing under skin. She yells it from the roof tops DO NO TAKE THE RISK>she still suffers every day. When we are in chronic pain we will try anything, but we must learn from others. SO Sorry. I know in this 22 century and we still can not get pain relief.

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Thank you

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martyk | @martyk | Feb 9, 2021
In reply to @londonwc1 "Crucial word TRIAL. I stay away from trials." + (show)
@londonwc1

Crucial word TRIAL. I stay away from trials.

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Funny!

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sprinrosa64 | @sprinrosa64 | Feb 9, 2021

I just finished my trial of a PNS , stimulator in the leg, it was a very tough 10 days with this and it had no effect. If anything I felt worse for a few days after it was removed.. Do your research, everyone can have different experience but move ahead with caution

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