Question 1

what are vegas nerve stimulator implants removal side effects effects ?

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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.

Question 2

i suffer with af. it is triggered by the vegas nerve .can this be ablated and is the area in the pulmonary veins or elsewhere?

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You need the nerve: I presume you mean atrial fibrillation.  Such being the case, i believe you need the vagus nerve.  It is usually controlled by medication.  The nerve begins in the brain stem and does go into chest.

Question 3

have a small piece of plastic stuck in throat next to vegas nerve and artery. it drove me crazy the first six months. mri shows slight movement.

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ENT?: I would suggest surgical removal of this foreign body in your throat: bigger question: why has this not been done and how did a piece of plastic get stuck in your throat?

Question 4

what are nerve blocks?

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Injections.: Nerve, spinal nerve roots, and medial branch blocks (for facet joints) are injections done using a local anesthetic to determine if a specific nerve, specific spinal nerve root, or facet nerve is the source of pain. Blocks also can be used to reduce inflammation and pain when used with a steroid.

Question 5

what are nerve blocks like?

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Different options: There are different kinds. When used for surgery, they make the part of the body numb--for example, they are often used for shoulder surgery. Often a nerve block is put in to help with postop pain, for total knee replacement as an example. Depending on the medication used, they may block movement as well as sensation. Talk to your anesthesiologist about exactly what kind would be best for you.

Question 6

how to heal nerve tissues?

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Depends: Complicated question as nerves can heal with the right energy, and nutrients and appropriate protection and use of the injured area.  Best to discuss specifics with a practitioner.

Question 7

nerve pian in upper sholde?

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Shoulder pain: Shoulder pain can be caused by a spinal nerve entrapment or irritation at the level of exit through the neural foramen in spinal column. The pain nay be referred or radiate into the shoulder with c 4-5 spinal nerves injury. It is usually associated with neck pain and muscle spasms with limitation in the range of movement of the neck.  An electromyogram and MRI may help in the evaluation.

Question 8

what happens if i cut a nerve?

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Severed nerve: Loss of function of the areas it supplies, if it is the only or main supply to that area.

Question 9

how do our nerves "feel" pain?

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: There are nociceptors at the end of the nerve are stimulated by temperature, pressure, or chemicals and when they get stimulated, they release neurotransmitters that travel to the next nerve cell and then stimulate that cell, and this happens over and over until it gets to the brain and in the brain, this is interpreted as pain. Interestingly, with the expression "it is just in your head." It is!

Question 10

can an entrapped nerve be cured?

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Nerve entrapment: In most cases, yes, depending on the cause &amp; the location. For example, if the cause is obesity, weight reduction is the goal. If by compression on the nerve, surgical intervention is done, etc.

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What are vegas nerve stimulator implants removal side effects effects ?

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I suffer with af. it is triggered by the vegas nerve .can this be ablated and is the area in the pulmonary veins or elsewhere?

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Have a small piece of plastic stuck in throat next to vegas nerve and artery. it drove me crazy the first six months. mri shows slight movement.

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What are nerve blocks?

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