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8 patient evaluations for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) taken for the purpose of 'Epilepsy' with a side effects rating of MildMildMildMildMild

Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Dec 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 19, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Jan 19, 2011
Advice & Tips
Thus far it has been only 20 days that i have been on VNS the compliance factor is great and there is a slight cough when i use the magnet otherwise the impact of VNS is dramatic -- i have had only 1 seizure since the operation and it was controlled greatly with the magnet.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Epilepsy and Seizures (grand mal or tonic-clonic) (Started Jan 28, 2006)
Date Dosage Epilepsy Perceived effectiveness Seizures (grand mal or tonic-clonic) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 14, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Jan 14, 2010
Advice & Tips
I never thought that this would change my life, as much as it has, but I would, and have recommended this to many others.
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jan 03, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 03, 2009 One time Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Jan 03, 2009
Advice & Tips
I want this device removed but so far none of my doctors will do so.
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Aug 10, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 21, 2007 One time Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Aug 10, 2006 One time Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
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  • kato
    Data Quality: 1 star
    • Sex: F
    • Age: 37y
    • Duration: 16 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 0
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Unreported
    • Physical: Unreported
    Surgery type: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
    7 seizures
    163 weeks ago
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jun 17, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 17, 2007 One time ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Muscle twitching in neck and jaw, Throat tightening
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Sep 18, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 18, 2006 One time Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Dec 01, 1999)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 01, 1999 One time Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Dec 01, 1999
Advice & Tips
gives me more pep when it was first put in or when the generator is replaced.
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  • j84j1
    Data Quality: 1 star
    • Sex: M
    • Age: 59y
    • Duration: 52 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 0
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Unreported
    • Physical: Unreported
    Surgery type: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
    13 seizures
    149 weeks ago
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Nov 22, 1996)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 22, 1996 Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Speech problems, Trouble turning neck due to pain
Date
Nov 22, 1996
Advice & Tips
Along with my AED's, now I have better control with my VNS and my medication. Using the VNS allows me to take control of my life, rather than allow epilepsy to control me.
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