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VNS(Experiences)

Sat, 06/11/2005 - 16:54
Topic: Surgery and Devices
Doctor suggested my using VNS and I hate idea. I need to know you if you've used it?

Comments

RE: VNS(Experiences)

Submitted by Limerick30 on Sat, 2005-06-11 - 11:53
I have had the VNS put it. The surgery is very painful. It did not work for me, but I guess it is a life saver for others. I suggest you try it.

RE: RE: VNS(Experiences)

Submitted by suten on Sat, 2005-06-11 - 16:46

Thank you so. I hate strange objects in my body so VNS will be a last resort! Did you read where the company that makes it is being investingated by the FDA for not releasing "required" information to them?

I also read where it was only for partial seizures and I have generalized seizures? Any truth to that? 

Suten-thanks again

Thank you so. I hate strange objects in my body so VNS will be a last resort! Did you read where the company that makes it is being investingated by the FDA for not releasing "required" information to them?

I also read where it was only for partial seizures and I have generalized seizures? Any truth to that? 

Suten-thanks again

I have complex partial. I'm

Submitted by suebear on Mon, 2008-01-28 - 02:40

I have complex partial. I'm not sure where you got that information however it is false. I had my VNS put in as of Oct 2007 and I've been doing just fine with it. For what it's worth, take the information you get online with a grain of salt and have open communication with your doctor.

 

I have complex partial. I'm not sure where you got that information however it is false. I had my VNS put in as of Oct 2007 and I've been doing just fine with it. For what it's worth, take the information you get online with a grain of salt and have open communication with your doctor.

 

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