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Hi,is there a device for epilepsy alternative to medication.
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Yes: In cases where seizures are not completely controoed by medications or where the side effects of medication are intolerable, an implantable device called a vagus nerve stimulator can be used. You need to consult an epilepsy specialist for more information.
Answered 3/30/2015
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Yes: There is an electrical device called a Vagal Nerve Stimulator which is surgically inserted into the left upper chest and connects to the vagal nerve. It acts like a medication, and may add to success over a period of time. Some people do very well.
Answered 11/27/2017
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