Comparison of Spinal Cord Stimulators from Boston Sci., Nevro

Please keep in mind NEVRO has had an F rating & is NOT accredited by the BBB. From VERY painful experience...it is almost impossible to reach your "coach" & they are so careless it almost seems spiteful. (I'm sure this is not everyone's experience, but it has been mine & the BBB seems to agree)

I was just reading your issues with being shocked. I had the implant installed September 2024. I’m still trying to find the program that gives me the best relief. About a month ago I started getting random shocks nothing crazy but all over my body. Occasionally I’ll get a shock that’s a bit much and I’ll let out a yell. Could you explain how yours started and how long it was before it became unbearable? Thanks!

Reading the comments from HFX users stating that they get occasional shocks...I had a Medtronics SCS implanted back in 2018. It worked fairly well in reducing my pain for about two and a half years. I remember the first time I laid down on my back on a hard surface. Ouch!! It was truly a shocking experience. The paddle would get pushed against the spinal cord causing the shock. I learned to turn the unit off whenever I was going to do any work while lying on my back.
From what I read in 2021, the HFX was supposed to eliminate those shocking feelings. I guess such may not be the case. Users may also have to turn the unit off at times as I learned to do.

December 31,2024 I had my Nevro HFX iQ spinal cord stimulator implanted. I chose to use the app with my iphone vs hand control. It's been a very interesting experience. Now beginning my 8th month post op.
It took about 4 months to heal to a point where the area where my modulator is no longer sensitive when touched, and never "shocked" me. I do still use my "eggcrate" foam back square when sitting on the wooden pew at church.
I never experienced what you did. I'm currently charging my implant with the charger pad while writing to you. I do my online assessments daily which is monitored by the Nevro corp and forwarded to my pain MD. If I need my stimulation increased (you don't feel it) the app will trigger you to change to the next level.
I see the Nevro tech at my MDs office every three months.
I couldn't be happier with the results. But you have to actively participate.
Implant change in ten years, minor op procedure. Mariette

Thanks for your response. The Medtronic’s SCS apparently uses different frequencies than HFX. I was very happy with it for the most part. Never discovered why it stopped working.

With the Nevro scs you never feel the stimulation, that's a great feature with their system.
Patient support is great. If there is a malfunction they will address it and take care of it.
The company and physician who inserted it, would never leave you in the dark about any malfunction.
You can seek a pain physician in your area who uses the Nevro system and they will switch out your current one and attach theirs.

When my Medtronic’s unit seemingly died, I swapped out the Medtronic’s battery for the NEVRO battery. Did not provide relief either. Upon testing, it was suggested that the paddle lead had developed issues, including sever burned out electrodes. So, no relief. The old paddle along with everything else was removed in May of 2023. Tried new SCS but too much scar tissue to get a new lead in place. So now it’s all on this pain pump that I’ve been trying to get adjusted for over two years.

Best wishes and hoping this will give you the pain relief you need.

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