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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 | 64 |
84% |
| Depression | 5 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 2 |
100% |
| Stress Management | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 86% (73
Members)
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Vagus nerve stimulation Reviews
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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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Working quite well on a minimum of medication.
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guess it's working somewhat, it goes off all the time
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Had it put in in 2001 I think. It works pretty good, It is not a fast fix. You get better results the longer you have it in!!
Working / Worked
I am on my third one and think the technology has improved greatly. The new ones are smaller and the hoarseness has not been a problem.
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didnt work and hurt like h ell to put it in
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hubby has had one implanted since 11/02. it has really helped him
Working / Worked
they don't do the job 100% and never will control the sz's
Working / Worked
they control sz's some so some of my stress is controlled.
Working / Worked
The implant is working wonders for me. My doctor is thinking about taking me off medication soon.
Somewhat Helpful
On less meds with this.
Somewhat Helpful
still have seizures
Somewhat Helpful
I also have a VNS. But I still have them. It can stop them most of the time,but my body seems to fight it and try again with another sz.
Somewhat Helpful
This is my 2nd one.It helps somewhat.
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Any of our members have a Vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) and want to share their experience? As many of you know VNS reduces seizure frequency by about ... [More]
