Vagus nerve stimulation therapy: No Pain, no gain. NOT TRUE.

It is important to remember that the stimulation produced by VNS Therapy™ should not cause discomfort that is not tolerable. Before I was implanted with the device in the investigational trial on April 4th of 2001, I was desperate. I knew very little about the therapy. I simply told myself that whenever I was activated, I wanted the device ramped up as quickly and as high as possible. It didn't matter to me about any pain or discomfort. I just wanted to get better, no matter what. Many of you no doubt share the same but inaccurate philosophy.

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[shortwasp]

I had the VNS pacemaker implanted 2 years ago. It's wonderful. I've been depression free. It doesn't work for everyone, but for those it does work for, it is God given lifesaver.

[bluebanshee3]

is it currently in use for the treatment of anxiety?

[fortiyourass]

to everyone considering this device do not get it is a huge lie for the maker to bring in money

[fortiyourass]

this device is a bunch of shit i have one and im getting mine removed

[Mindraker1]

I've got it for my epilepsy. It's not an overnight or 100% failsafe cure; it takes time. I'm better than I was, but my epilepsy hasn't "gone away". (Granted, I have rather rough neurological problems.)

If you're considering it for depression, read the literature. Apparently the VNS device was approved by the FDA for depression without getting the entire picture. Some people swear by it -- some people get absolutely no benefit from it, apparently.

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR, READ THE LITERATURE.