Who out there knows anything about the
vegas nerve stimulator.
Where can I find a hospital/ dr that does
this.? I live in ca but would be willing
to go anywhere.
Yes I know you have to go through a lot of
procedures first & everyone is not a
candidate. But to date I have not found
a nurologist that will even discuss an
alternative other than the pills. Is
their an insurance out their that would
cover this. ( I know that mght seem like
a dumb ?) but you never know whats
available until you start asking
questions.
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kayakmom
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Posted: 07-25-05 16:05pm
I am sorry the doctors will not discuss it
with you! Usually there are not tests
prior to a vns (vagal nerve
stimulator)...........
You can do a google search on vns and get
lots of info. Cyberonics is the
manufacturer and they have a site for info
on it as well. I think they also have a
listing of where neuros are who implant
them.
Hope you can get better help soon.
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abe21671
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Posts: 1
Vns Stimulator Posted: 10-25-05 01:05am
I am sorry to hear you have had so much
trouble with your doctors and the vns. I
had one implanted last week. I recived
alot of help actuly from the company that
produces the vns they contacted all the
surgons and my Dr. The company is called
cyberonics I do not have there ph# but I
am sure you can locate them on the web.
Also any insurance should cover the
procedure but the company will also check
that for you as well. Best of luck to you
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dannyd1572
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Iowa
Vegas Nerve Stimulator Posted: 03-01-07 16:13pm
Hi Brit girl! This was one of the options
my Doctors at the University of Iowa were
looking at a couple of years ago. At that
time it had a 33 1/3 success rate and they
were a bit leary about it, however it is
being done and their are hospitals that
will do it.
U of I is a great hospital with one of the
top Neurology clinics in the world. I have
referred several people to them and
they've either had a decrease in seizures
or a complete stop.
I've had them for about 30 years now and
the VNS is something that I am ready to
do. It's something that will be talked
about to my Doc. when I go up next month.
If you can, try to get an appointment with
either Dr. St. Louis or Mark Granner.
Their top of the line and I know you will
be happy with what they can provide you.
Best of luck to you and i'd be happy to
hear how it turned out!
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eliq91
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 May 2007 Posts: 1 Location: West Chester Ohio
Vegas Nerve Stimulator Posted: 05-07-07 11:08am
The vns Implant is a great tool to help
stop seizures and lower the frequency. My
brother who has autism and
tubularsclorosis has a VNS witch he
recieved at Childerens hospital in
cincinati i believe that university
hospital in cincinati also does this
procedure I hope that this information
helps you
Hi Brit girl! This was one
of the options my Doctors at the
University of Iowa were looking at a
couple of years ago. At that time it had a
33 1/3 success rate and they were a bit
leary about it, however it is being done
and their are hospitals that will do it.
U of I is a great hospital with one of the
top Neurology clinics in the world. I have
referred several people to them and
they've either had a decrease in seizures
or a complete stop.
I've had them for about 30 years now and
the VNS is something that I am ready to
do. It's something that will be talked
about to my Doc. when I go up next month.
If you can, try to get an appointment with
either Dr. St. Louis or Mark Granner.
Their top of the line and I know you will
be happy with what they can provide you.
Best of luck to you and i'd be happy to
hear how it turned
out!
I used to work at this hospital in 1992.
They do have an excellent reputation and a
great neurology clinic. You could
probably contact them for more info on
getting the procedure approved by
insurance, and what composes the best
candidate for the procedure. i know it
does not help every type of seizure, but I
know that many people have had their
symptoms greatly reduced through the
implantation of one.
