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Has anyone used the Spinal Cord Stimulator NEVRO HFX?

Posted by denman55 @denman55, Oct 4, 2024

My Pain Management Physician gave me a brochure on this SCS and I wanted to know if anyone has used this model and whether or not you have had success with it. Thanks

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Oct 5, 2024

There are likely many people who have had success with this SCS. The important thing is to have the trial, in which you have temporary leads impanted in your intrathecal space and an external battery pack that you wear. Then you give it a try for 5-7 days. Then, if you had decent pain relief(at least 50%), you can go ahead with the permanent implant. Sometimes, the permantent implant doesn't always give you the same relief as the trial. I had the Medtronic SCS trial and implant back in 2018. The trial gave me about 80% pain relief. The permanent implant gave just 50%. But, along with some meds, I was able to get back to cycling, hiking, and working around the house. Not quite 100% normal, but pretty good. Wish you well on your journey.

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mikkimoe | @mikkimoe | Oct 12, 2024
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@heisenberg34

There are likely many people who have had success with this SCS. The important thing is to have the trial, in which you have temporary leads impanted in your intrathecal space and an external battery pack that you wear. Then you give it a try for 5-7 days. Then, if you had decent pain relief(at least 50%), you can go ahead with the permanent implant. Sometimes, the permantent implant doesn't always give you the same relief as the trial. I had the Medtronic SCS trial and implant back in 2018. The trial gave me about 80% pain relief. The permanent implant gave just 50%. But, along with some meds, I was able to get back to cycling, hiking, and working around the house. Not quite 100% normal, but pretty good. Wish you well on your journey.

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Just read of big law Suite with the spinal cord stimulators. I had one that almost shocked me to death. Wanted to join the suit but can't find my documentation.

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Oct 12, 2024
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@mikkimoe

Just read of big law Suite with the spinal cord stimulators. I had one that almost shocked me to death. Wanted to join the suit but can't find my documentation.

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Like everything, there are always risks. I think that I speak for everyone when I say so glad you are okay.

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stellaluna35 | @stellaluna35 | Jan 11 8:14pm

As I've seen others say, it's important to start with the trial. My trial was successful so I had the nervous implanted in April 2024 and can honestly say it has given me my quality of life back! This past summer I was able to dust off my kayak, as well as keep up with my 7 year old granddaughter! There is a learning curve so don't give up if your success isn't the best right away. I only regret that it wasn't available 10 years ago!

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lizlarra99 | @lizlarra99 | Jan 27 10:32am

I just went through a 5 day trial of the HFX Nervo spinal cord stimulator. I have been in pain after 2 years and, a Laminectomy surgery on July 2024 and that didn't help much as their primary focus was to remove 2 synovial cysts that was the origin causing my severe pain.
After my recent trial that ended on 1/27/25, I am a candidate for the HFX Nervo implant. I have gotten 70% improvement pain free and there are many programs to modify to your pain levels. I am ecstatic and optimistic in how this has worked!
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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Jan 28 8:02am
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@lizlarra99

I just went through a 5 day trial of the HFX Nervo spinal cord stimulator. I have been in pain after 2 years and, a Laminectomy surgery on July 2024 and that didn't help much as their primary focus was to remove 2 synovial cysts that was the origin causing my severe pain.
After my recent trial that ended on 1/27/25, I am a candidate for the HFX Nervo implant. I have gotten 70% improvement pain free and there are many programs to modify to your pain levels. I am ecstatic and optimistic in how this has worked!
Sharing ❤️

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Hello @lizlarra99, I combined your discussion with an existing one titled:

"Has anyone used the Spinal Cord Stimulator NEVRO HFX?"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-used-the-spinal-cord-stimulator-nevro-hfx/

Here you can meet @denman55 and @stellaluna35 who briefly shared their experiences with a spinal cord stimulator.

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