Question 1

what is the vagal nerve stimulator?

Accepted Answer

Neuromodulation : Vagal nerve stimulation is a neurosurgical neuromodulation technique for treatment of severe depression.

Question 2

is it possible to have vagus nerve stimulation without using a vagal nerve stimulator?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Occasionally the lead itself can irritate vagus nerve without electrical stimulation.

Question 3

what are the side effects of using a nerve stimulator?

Accepted Answer

SCS: Spinal cord stimulators, may be one type of "nerve stimulators" you are talking about. This is a minimally invasive means to treat nerve related pain that has not responded to conventional, standard medical therapy including nerve nerve blocks. Although considered a minor surgical procedure there are risks such as infection (1-2%), lead movement that you should discuss fully with a pain specialist.

Question 4

i have to have a urodynamic test tomorrow, to see of i would b good for a nerve stimulator. is there anything i should b concerned about with ether?

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No: Urodynamic testing is minimally invasive but can be somewhat uncomfortable.  You are young, relatively speaking, for a nerve stim for bladder control.  If you have some other neurologic condition like ms or a spinal cord injury, then a stim may be a good option.  Stim should be last resort treatment.

Question 5

what is it like to wear a vagus nerve stimulator?

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Not very visible: Cosmetically, the stimulator/battery unit is placed below the collarbone. It may not be very visible under the skin.

Question 6

what are the indications for a  vagus nerve stimulator?

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VNS: Partial-onset epilepsy, treatment-resistant depression, and currently research is ongoing to determine use in migraines, anxiety disorders, alzheimer's, fibromyalgia & tinnitus.

Question 7

i'm using a nerve stimulator for my dad who had a stroke. what is the safest way to using it?

Accepted Answer

What Kind?: Need more information on the type of stimulator and what it is being used for.  The physician or therapist who supplied the stimulator is the best to provide these answers.

Question 8

what are nerve stimulator implants side effects?

Accepted Answer

Risk vs benefits: Infection is the #1 risk which is less than 4% per 2004 study in journal neurosurgery spine. Less common risks include bleeding, nerve irritation/damage, allergic reaction, hardware malfunction, pain at implant site, dysesthesias, and spinal headache. The risks are fairly low in the hands of an experienced physician, and the benefits can be great. Talk to your doc about details.

Question 9

can i use electric muscle & nerve stimulator on my own (tens)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I dont understand your question.  Yes you can use a tens unit for pain.  It can be very helpful.

Question 10

what are vegas nerve stimulator implants removal side effects effects ?

Accepted Answer

Disagree with Rx: First, not clear to me if you possess a VNS device, but removal can increase sz frequency.  Furthermore, you are taking too many seizure meds, as after the first two, the benefit of the third is NO MORE than 3-4% improvement at best and the 4th is clearly egregious.  You are best served by either surgery or the VNS unit, and you need to see an epilepsy specialist to get some direction here.

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