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Have you found neurofeedback helpful for managing seizures?

While neurofeedback isn't mentioned in the current epilepsy treatment literature I have access to, there are several proven neuromodulation therapies that use electrical stimulation to help control seizures. These might interest you:

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) - A Show Full Answer

Have you found neurofeedback helpful for managing seizures?

While neurofeedback isn't mentioned in the current epilepsy treatment literature I have access to, there are several proven neuromodulation therapies that use electrical stimulation to help control seizures. These might interest you:

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) - A device implanted in the chest that sends signals through the vagus nerve to the brain. Almost half of people using VNS see their seizures decrease by at least 50% in the first two years. You can also use a handheld magnet to trigger extra stimulation when you feel a seizure coming on.

Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) - Implanted within the skull, this device detects seizure activity and delivers electrical pulses within milliseconds to prevent or lessen seizures. About 18% of people using RNS went more than a year without a seizure.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - An electrode placed in the brain connects to a chest device that sends signals to prevent seizures. Over half of people experience significant seizure reduction with DBS.

These options are typically considered when medications aren't controlling seizures well enough. Each has shown meaningful benefits that improve over time.

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