Comparison of Spinal Cord Stimulators from Boston Sci., Nevro

My husband had the Nevro spinal stimulator inserted in early August. The first few days were no fun due the normal issues, adjusting to the implanted device and dealing with the discomfort and itching from the dressing. He says it is the best! Nevro personnel were super, calling daily at first, then weekly. They have directed him in how to use the remote to make changes. He only makes changes with the representative on the phone. He highly reccomends it to friends with back issues.

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

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.

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.

@elsa, great discussion to start. Choosing which spinal cord stimulator can be a challenge. To help you with your research, here's a list of relevant discussions on Connect that you may wish to review:
- Implantable neurostimulator for chronic pain https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anybody-had-an-implantable-neurostimulator-for-chronic-pain/
- 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/
- Spinal cord stimulation: Will Nevro help when Medtronic didn't? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/nevro/
- Has anyone had the Stimwave spine stimulator installed? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-any-had-the-stim-wave-installed/
- T.E.N.S. for spinal stenosis pain https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/t-e-n-s-for-spinal-stenosis-pain/

What criteria are important for your decision making? What ultimately influenced your decision to choose the Wave Writer?

Hello My husband had a laminectomy in his thoracic in 2021 then a laminectomy in 2023 he is still in so much pain his pain is in his legs and feet he just got off of oxycodone because it was destroying him and it did not take the pain away. he is thinking of doing the SCS but we have no idea how to chose one or which is the best he is also very sceptic because we have heard a lot of horror stories. Can you tell me which is the best or which has had the best results and how to chose one. Thank you

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

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

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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