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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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He is now on his second device...the first one was implanted when he was only 4 years old and the battery ran down after only 4 1/2 years because of the high settings.
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at recommended dose increase actually caused motor seizures; remains on at low dose.
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the doc's always say it's working but I don't notice it working except for making me talk funny
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The side effects escalated, becoming horrendous. I had it turned off 3 years ago when pain and numbness was shooting down my arm every time the unit fired.
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she presently has one.
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surgery was painful afterwards and its very uncomfortable not happy with it so far
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A little devise that is connected to the vagus nerve to control bipolar/depression. Was passed by the FDA a year ago for depression.
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Just had surgery last week for VNS. I'm SO scared this isn't going to work. Hopeful-have to be. Scared because this is the last resort. Doctors don't know what to do with me.
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Surgery performed 4/7/2008. Hoping to decrease some meds in 6 mths to 1 year.
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and qualified but not coverd cause i have to be knocked out
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this freaks me out 2 but not as much as the idea of brain surgery
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this is the next one that they want to do. They might be able to cut back my meds.
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I've heard only good things about it
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Tell me about the VNS. Does it work for Bipolar too? [More] -
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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]
