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.

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.

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.

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?

Question…what is the magnet used for ?!

Cause I was told that the battery in my vagal nerve stimulator is low , anyone had a battery replacement?