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Members shared a wide range of experiences in response to the question about which seizure types the VNS implant helps with, with the general... Read more

Members shared a wide range of experiences in response to the question about which seizure types the VNS implant helps with, with the general consensus being that it can benefit all seizure types, including grand mal, petit mal, absence, and complex partial. Several members noted that while the VNS did not eliminate seizures entirely, it reduced their frequency and improved recovery time, and many use a magnet to manually activate the device during an aura. A recurring theme was that results vary greatly from person to person, and members encouraged others to discuss the option with their doctor, especially when medications are not providing good control.