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His Awaiting An Appointment For Vagal Nerve Procedure Has Anyone Had It Done And Does It Work
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I chose to have my VNS completely removed when it didn’t help me. I could have just had it turned off too.

What Does VNS Mean?
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I have a Vns. I got my first one implanted back in October 2017. And then I just got the second one last year. It has been working good for me. My neurologist had recommended it for me. Best of luck… read more

Many Or Most Of Us, Know About The VNS An RNS . Has Anyone Ever Heard Of The Deep Brain Stimulation Or DBS?
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I saw my Epileptologist today ( Monday ) . We were going over some other options to help improve my seizures. Maybe even stop them . She is planning to up the does of a couple meds and brought up the option of doing the DBS . She gave my wife and I a information packet on it . We will read through and make up our minds ( well I will decide that ) if I do it or not . I have 4 months until I have to see her again.

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@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , thank you

What Is Vns?
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The VNS (vagus nerve stimulator ) in an alternative treatment . When the medications aren’t working well , the VNS is one of the treatments the Dr. Would bring .

A pacemaker ( the stimulator / power… read more

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
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Where can i get a replacement magnet

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Talk to your Dr. About the replacement for your VNS magnet

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My Doctor Recommended I Get The Newer Version Of The VNS. Since So Much Has Changed Over The Years
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I got my VNS in 2008. My doctor recently recommended I get the newer VNS version since it does a lot more than the one I have now. Has anyone had the older version and recently go the newer one? How has it worked for you? Better, same or nothing changed?

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Vagus nerve stimulation is a device implanted in your chest by your heart to prevents seizures by sending regular, mild pulses of electrical energy to the brain by the vagus nerve. By a wire going up… read more

Vagus Nervw Stimulator
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I just got my vagus nerve stimulator operation. Can anyone tell me if it works for them/side effects/what I can expect?

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I'm now 4 weeks post op from VNS...had it turned on 2 weeks ago. So far no problems. I had laryngitis for 2 weeks, but I honestly think it was from surgical swelling. It's better now. VNS was turned… read more

Has Dr Told You That They Can’t Control Your Seizures With Meds?
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My son was on Vimpat for 6 years. I seen no seizures then he started having falls. He got a pacemaker and dr removed the Vimpat and put him on Keppra. Then added zonisamide then added Epidiolex and still has falls from seizures. He don’t shake but still has them.
Hoping for a cure for him.

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I have what Dyscognitive Refractory Epilepsy when diagnosed by Dr. Veedu. I had a "craniotomy" back in 2018 and have had no seizures since then ! Great feeling too ! 💜

For Those Of You Who Have Been Going To A Seizure Specialist What Has The Experience Been Like?
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So, I've been seeing a regular neurologist for about 3 years now (partial seizures). I had a seizure last month and after that one my neurologist finally referred me to a seizure specialist, my appointment scheduled in October. It's going to be a full day event, I'm going to have a EEG done in the morning and I'll meet back with the doctor later on.

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Patricia, yes!

Vagus Nerve Stimulation
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I have Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy and was wondering if VNS is an option? If so has this helped you?

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Hi @A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , Welcome to the site! Our team member @A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , use to have a VNS but it wasn’t helping him & so it was removed & he got the RNS & that has helped to… read more

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