@tigreyes2004, There are a couple of discussion on the stimulators that you might want to read through to see if it helps.

- Has anyone one tried the HF10 Spinal Cord Stimulation Device?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hf-10-spinal-cord-stimulation-device-relieves-back-and-leg-pain/
- Comparison of Spinal Cord Stimulators from Boston Sci., Nevro: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/comparison-of-spinal-cord-stimulators-from-boston-sci-nevro/

@tigreyes2004

I had a Burst DR spinal cord stimulator implant in June of 2017. Year 1 was wonderful! Year 2 it needed adjustments every 3 months. Year 3 it became less and less effective, down now to not doing anything for the pain. I'm considering a dorsal root ganglion stimulator implant, but I'm far from sure about it. @lorirenee had one a few months ago and the results have been disappointing. But, you may be one of the fortunate ones who are helped long term..

Best wishes.

Jim

@tigreyes2004 I just got the DRG stimulator implanted in me about 3 months ago, and it is barely working at all. I would suggest to you that if you do the trial for the HF10, that you do the trial for the full 10 days, and that you should have mostly successful days during it. I had a 10 day trial, and pain lowered by about 50% only on days 7, 8, 9, and on the 10th day, it was removed in the morning. Also know that sometimes, there are successful trials, and still, it does not work. Leads can migrate, and the surgery itself is surgery! It is painful, and healing takes months. Many, many people do well with the HF10. Just know that there is risk, and no guarantee. My best to you. I have had electricity to the leads in my back several times, and it just does not help. My pain doc still thinks I should not give up. I go for another adjustment this Tuesday, but I am no longer hopeful. Also, there are stimulator blogs on the internet. Find these blogs, and read about real people, not the advertisements for the HF10. Advertisements try to sell you. Read real people, real situations. Lori Renee

@tigreyes2004 My pain management doctor recommended a Nevro HF10 Spinal Cord Stimulator for nerve pain in my arm and hands. I joined a spinal cord stimulator group on Facebook and was able to receive a lot of firsthand information about people’s experiences with stimulators. It was very enlightening. Ultimately, I didn’t want to risk the surgery for something that may or may not work so I decided against it.

I have not used it personally buut I know some people who have used it for neuropathy and it has been effective when medications are not helpful on thier own. It's managed by a pain specialist. They have a way to test it on you prior to installation, that way you feel it and determine if it will actually help you prior to having it imbedded. I have found some relief with using dr schools shoes, an electric blanket, ibuprofen prior to an active day. When I have more intense pain, a tens machine has recently worked for me. It's about trying to keep active walking daily but not over doing it.