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VNS question
Wed, 07/31/2013 - 02:46I am thinking now of getting the vns and have some questions. I've already had a right temporal lobectomy about five years ago and it didn't work and I feel getting the vns might help. I really don't want another brain surgery. Has anyone had any problems with the vns? Has it stopped anyone from having seizures? I always feel my seizures coming on and I think this might help. So does it stop the seizure when you feel an aura? Do you get any pains or discomfort from it? How many people have gotten it and it didn't work and how many people have gotten it and it helps them a lot?
I know so many questions, but I need to know before I start considering this. I feel ready, but would like to know more from someone who already has one.
Thanks,
Nicole
Re: VNS question
Submitted by rtmucerino on Fri, 2013-08-23 - 16:08
Also, I forgot to address having a second brain surgery. Having a second brain surgery can usually cause more harm than good. So keep that in mind of you're thinking of having another surgery.