http://www.fisherwallace.com/?gclid=...FUdn5Qod6GersQ

Has anyone seen this device?

Seems to be similar device sold with a RX.



Here is link to instruction manual. I didnt see anything about nerve pain.

http://www.fisherwallace.com/uploads...tionManual.pdf

This is not tDCS. It is CES (Cranial Electortherapy Stimulation.) This device was grandfathered in at the time that the FDA began regulating stimulators and medical devices. It would likely not be approved today, at least not without substantial solid clinical trials.

Personally, I would avoid it. However if there is a money back guarantee, maybe you have nothing to loose.

I am beginning to wonder if the tDCS treatments have halted the progression of the CRPS. The treatments have certainly calmed down my sympathetic nervous system. The atrophy is improving, as is my range of motion. I can now open the refrigerator without quickly kicking it closed in pain, followed by a fall due to balance problems. I have not fallen since I began treatment. My reaction to noises and vibrations is improving. I am wearing clothing on my upper body for up to three hours at a time, which means I am not held prisoner in one room of the house with a space heater 24/7.

The most amazing thin is the stiff claw position of my hand is totally gone. The debilitation full body joint pain that made the aggressive home PT program that I developed a torture to implement has gone from a level 7 to a level two. My program consists of twenty minutes on and twenty minutes off of some form of exercise all day long with a break for a nap in the morning and the afternoon. I believe this program has kept me from becoming berdridden. I used to watch the clock and by the end of each twenty minute segment I was totally drained. Now I am fatigued but in much less pain at the end.

I have not hit the level 9 pain that was at least monthly if not a weekly event. I have not had one flare since beginning treatment.

My daughter took me shopping for a Christmas present for my husband. This time last year when I went shopping for his gift I landed in the emergency room.

I can only imagine how tDCS could improve CRPS for those whose symptoms are not as sever as mine.

I am here to help anyone who is interested.

1) Before activating the device be sure the wires are securely connected to the electrodes. Occasionally they can come loose while being wrapped in ace bandages.

2) Remove all hair spray, gel and conditioner before treatment and wipe the scalp/skin with an alcohol prep pad.

3) Do not apply electrodes to areas that have cuts, rashes etc.

4) During treatment you may be seated or recline, but do not walk around. It is best to rest during treatment.

5) Sponge electrodes should be wet enough to slightly drip. If not wet enough they can cause skin burns.

6) You can make your own saline solution. It is cheaper than buying it. Mix 1/4 teaspoon salt with 8 ozs. of salt water.

7) Electrodes must be wrapped snugly but not too tight or they can cause a flash of light across the retina or skin burns.

8) Set the milliamp dial after the electrodes are in place and then plug in the the electrodes and activate the device. Plugging the electrodes in too soon can cause a white flash across the retina (not dangerous, just annoying.)

9) Don't use phones of any kind during treatment-you will get a shock (not dangerous, just startling) Ditto for computers microwaves, etc.

10) Slight skin irritation may occur. Application of an aloe lotion helps.

11) Wait at least 8 hours between treatments.

12) After the first few days of my most recent round of tDCS I experienced headaches. (Research suggests that the sham group also reported headaches)

13) Treating later than 7:30 pm disturbs my sleep. Treating earlier enhances my sleep.

Hope this helps!

I saw my PM doc today and he was amazed with my progress. He indicated that he would not have expected this kind of result from Ketamine infusions. He has decided to offer tDCS to his other CRPS patients in addition to those with Fibromyalgia and migraines-conditions that are treatment resistant like CRPS, and are frequently accompanied by clinical depression.

I suggested the treatment to a coworker of my husband who has CRPS and is also treated by my PM doc. She went to Beth Israel for a week long series of tDCS prior to trying Ketamine infusions. Since she had the same kind of response to tDCS that I did she has decided not to have Ketamine infusions. She is now off narcotics, which she has taken for 6 years.

My PM doc has blocked out an hour of his schedule next week to observe my treatment.

To say that I am overjoyed at my improvement is an understatement! I am thrilled that other folks in my neck of the woods will have a chance at what I have experienced.

For those who cannot afford Ketamine or who are concerned about the side effects, tDCS is quite safe, affordable and can produce results as good as or better than Ketamine.

Best to all!!!!

here are the technical specifications for the Fisher Wallace device:

15.0
DEVICE
SPECIFICATIONS PARAMETER
NOMINAL
VALUE

Output
Amplitude
(milliamperes) 0‐4
mA

Rate 15/500/15.000
Hz
Pulse
Width 33
microseconds
Maximum
Charge
per
Pulse 0.13
microcoulombs
On
Time
per
Burst 50
milliseconds
Off
Time
per
Burst 16.7
milliseconds

so it is a AC current device that pulses??, not DC device.... tDCS is very low mA DC current...

any other comments?

The success is amazing. I just read an article in my newspaper today about using the tDCS for depression. I have to look into this device for pain. I have already had ACDF C5-6 C6-7, have additional issues above the fusion and issues in my lumber region besides RSD in both hands and feet. I may have missed this response but where did you get the device and can it be put through any durable medical or regular medical insurance. Looking forward to the research.

My secondary insurance covered the device but many insurances do not. Please read through this thread for specifics on where to purchase the device. You might want to select a website that does not require a script to save yourself a visit to a doctor who may or may not agree to write one.

Best to you and hope you find relief.

Ballerina,

Could you tell me what setting you use for the 'dosage' setting on the
phoresis uint? I imagine you set the current at 2mA?

Thanks and happy to hear you are doing better,
Vic

Yes Vic,
2mA is what I use.

Hope tDCS helps you!