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Do you have a VNS device?

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EPandMe

09/12/2022 at 12:25

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Hi all,

My doctor recently brought up the possibility of implanting an Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device. I'm considering it. I would love to negate my seizures as my medication is becoming less efficient. Does anyone have one? What does it feel like? Would you get it again?

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15/12/2022 at 20:02

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Hi @EPandMe

How are you today?

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Do you have a VNS device? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/epilepsy/your-opinion-on-epilepsy-treatments/do-you-have-a-vns-device-4904 2022-12-15 20:02:31

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02/01/2023 at 14:05

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I have had epilepsy now for 49 years and am on the 8th trial medication. My seizures are mostly focal and I have a friend who has a VNS installed. It has taken years for him to get control of the seizures through VNS, but he is grateful now for less seizures. Having a VNS does not stop the seizures but can minimalize them to a certain extent. I do not have one inserted.

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Do you have a VNS device? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/epilepsy/your-opinion-on-epilepsy-treatments/do-you-have-a-vns-device-4904 2023-01-02 14:05:33

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