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VNS Surgery

If you (or your loved one) have had a vagus nerve stimulator implanted, what happened after it?

no more seizures
5% (11 votes)
helped control seizures a lot
33% (72 votes)
helped a little bit
35% (76 votes)
didn’t help at all
16% (35 votes)
worse off
10% (22 votes)
Total votes: 216

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Safety

Safety should be a concern for everyone, of course, but people with epilepsy often need to take extra precautions. These safety measures fall into two categories:

  • Protection against harm to the person having the seizure, directly resulting from falling or loss of consciousness
  • Protection against seizure-related accidents that may also harm other people

People who do not have seizures usually take for granted that they will be safe in their home and in their workplace. They certainly feel safe when they go to sleep, and most even feel safe when playing sports or driving. But for a person who has seizures, all these places and situations may have dangers. Injuries can be reduced, however, with some simple changes in surroundings and ways of doing things.

Seizures during driving or smoking can be disastrous for not only the person with epilepsy but also for other people. Knowledge about when these activities are most dangerous will help with decisions about restrictions and precautions to help prevent accidents.

It's important to remember, though, that safety measures for people with epilepsy should be planned not only to minimize injuries but also to maximize the person's ability to perform the same activities as other people of their age. A full and happy life depends on it!


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