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(also known as VNS)
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an adjunctive treatment for certain types of intractable epilepsy and clinical depression. VNS uses a stimulator that sends electric impulses to the left vagus nerve in the neck via a lead implanted under the skin.
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Epilepsy & Seizures | 58 |
86% |
| Depression | 5 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 2 |
100% |
| Stress Management | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 88% (67
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Vagus nerve stimulation Reviews
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Wonderful his seizures are very light after having this inplanted.
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yes my VNS inplant is working for me i don't have as many seizers as i did before
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took time but is finally working
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Had it implanted on feb of 06.
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Had helped better than medication but I sill have relapses
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DID NOT WORK AT FIRST, BUT NOW IS
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Had it implanted this last summer (2007) and it works 40% of the time. It is better than the life I was living before.
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At first this was a scary thing to have, as I was still having seizures, my neurologist kept setting it until it is almost perfect, I would recommend this simple surgery to anybody that is on meds that are no longer working, add this with the meds and in the two years I have had this, I have maybe one or two seizures a month.
DougC
DougC
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Helping out a great deal with my seizures!
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I just got it implanted in Dec. 2007 and turned on a couple weeks after that. So far, it seems to be helping with my energy and motivation to do things, and less suicidal thoughts as well.
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since the implant i seem to be doing better with it than without it.
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works well when multiple seizures start to happen.
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my tonic clonic siezures have reduced. yes!!!!
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Working up to a good extent, shortens blackouts, helps with the magnet that comes with it.
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electronical stimulates release every 5 minutes from my VNS to my vagel nerve in my neck. It has saved my marriage and my love 4 my childern.
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