May want to ask about the DBS or RNS if you are Interested in any of the alternative treatment
But overall, it is your choice whether you go with the procedure or not
You may want to keep the VNS , DBS and RNS in mind. So if your Dr. can’t get your seizure fully under controlled the medication treatment, you may want to think about taking one of those alternative paths for treatment.
I once had the VNS but had no luck so doctors performed another surgery and removed in from my chest
Good post and? I agree with the ai mentioned about and other people's opinions here which is ok with that, I have something like this post here happen to me about a suggestion for brain surgery brought up to me by my medical system and my doc and did take into consideration about it, but I didn't mind that they brought that up to me, but I did discuss this to a few people I knew and told them, but I decided it was a good option brought up to me but didn't think I needed to do that, and I appreciate that was let known to me, but get people's opinions here which is ok with that and get some ideas about what they can give you, but then go to your doc about the post here and the situation and condition you are trying to get other options and alternative way of treatment for you, but good luck with your outcome with the post here, my opinion
It's completely understandable to have concerns about getting a VNS (vagus nerve stimulator). This is a personal medical decision that deserves careful consideration.
It might help to understand what you're hesitant about. Some common concerns include:
* It requires surgery to implant the device under your chest skin
* It can Show Full Answer
I've always felt better about something being removed from my body than being inserted. When I had the temporal lobectomy, I had a 3-inch cube of my brain coming out because it was causing my seizures.