Your first two weeks with The Fischer
Settings for your first session, how often to treat, and how to keep the device in good order. Most people are set up and treating within fifteen minutes of opening the box.
Settings to start with
Turn the device on using the main power switch on the back panel. The display shows four settings, matching the symbols down the left side.
Then press SET to confirm. Place your hands or feet in the water trays, or position the dampened underarm electrodes. A short beep tells you the circuit is complete and treatment has started, and the display flashes as the timer counts down.
Step-by-step guides with photographs: hands and feet, underarms. Video walkthroughs are on our YouTube channel (opens in a new tab).
Watch it done
Four short walkthroughs. Pick the one that matches where you are treating.
The schedule, week by week
Treatment is intensive at first and then tapers off. Most people are on the maintenance phase within six weeks.
Why we recommend direct current
The Fischer offers both. They feel different and they are not equally effective.
Direct current
A continuous, one-directional flow that holds steady through the session. It delivers the full treatment value for the whole 20 minutes, which is why it works better.
Pulsed current
Also one-directional, but the intensity rises and falls through the session. It feels gentler and people tolerate higher peak values, so it is a reasonable starting point if direct current is uncomfortable.
Comfort, cuts and cleaning
Making it more comfortable
Use lukewarm water rather than cold. It is more pleasant and helps keep the pores open.
If you have a cut or broken skin
Cover small cuts or skin breaks with petroleum jelly or a lanolin cream before treating. That insulates them from the current. For anything larger, wait until it has healed.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The Fischer is not intended for use during pregnancy. It is safe to use while breastfeeding.
Cleaning the device
Switch off and unplug first. Wipe the control unit, trays and electrodes with a damp cloth. Rinse the foam inserts, sponge pad sleeves and electrodes under running water after every session, no hotter than 30°C (86°F), then wring out and air dry. Sleeves, foam inserts and the bag can be machine washed at the same temperature, but never spun or tumble dried.
Safety information, contraindications and technical specifications are on the technical support page.
In the box
- Main control unit
- Two water bath trays
- Silicone-graphite electrodes
- pH-balancing foam inserts
- Electrode cords and power cord
- Underarm electrodes and sleeves
- Mesh carrying bag
- User manual
Manual and guides
The Fischer manual
The full instruction manual, including setup diagrams and the technical data.
Open the manual (PDF, opens in a new tab)Treatment journal
A printable log for settings, session length and how your sweating changes. Useful in the first weeks and if you ever need to appeal an insurance decision.
Open the journal (PDF, opens in a new tab)Insurance reimbursement guide
For patients who paid out of pocket and want to claim reimbursement from their insurer.
Open the guide (PDF, opens in a new tab)More paperwork, including the physician packet and letter of medical necessity, is on the patient forms page.
Something not working as expected?
Call us. Our Treatment Specialists set these up with patients every day, and most first-week questions take a couple of minutes to resolve on the phone.