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Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) is worth knowing about! It's a device implanted in the skull that monitors brain activity and delivers a tiny electrical pulse within milliseconds when it detects possible seizure activity — essentially trying to stop a seizure before it fully starts. The results from studies are Show Full Answer

Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) is worth knowing about! It's a device implanted in the skull that monitors brain activity and delivers a tiny electrical pulse within milliseconds when it detects possible seizure activity — essentially trying to stop a seizure before it fully starts. The results from studies are encouraging. Here's a quick summary of what research shows:

- After 2 years, seizures were cut in half on average
- After 7 years, two-thirds of people experienced a 50% or more reduction in seizures
- Benefits tend to improve the longer someone uses it

It's generally recommended for adults (18+) with medication-resistant focal seizures who either aren't candidates for traditional epilepsy surgery, or who've already had surgery but still experience seizures. One MyEpilepsyTeam member shared that after their VNS was inserted, seizures became controlled over time — and many people report similar gradual improvements with neurostimulation devices in general.

It's great that there's no pressure to decide right away. Taking time to weigh the options and have a thorough conversation with a neurologist is always a smart move. 😊

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