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     • Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) uses electrical impulses to stimulate your left vagus nerve. Healthcare providers implant a small device in your chest, under your skin. A wire runs under your skin connecting the device and nerve. The device sends mild, painless electrical signals through your left vagus nerve to your brain.
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     Vagus Nerve: What It Is, Function, Location & Conditions

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   How does a vagus nerve stimulator work?

   • An implantable vagus nerve stimulator has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat epilepsy and depression. The device works by sending stimulation to areas of the brain that lead to seizures and affect mood. Another vagus nerve stimulation device is FDA approved to be used with rehabilitation when recovering from a stroke.

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   What is a vagus nerve implant?

   • Learn more about the vagus nerve here. VNS involves a pulse generator inserted under a person’s skin on their chest. The implantable device, which is similar to a pacemaker, delivers regular electrical pulses to their brain via the vagus nerve. For example, a device may be programmed to stimulate for 30 seconds every 5 minutes.

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   What is vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)?

   • What is VNS? Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a type of surgery that can treat mental health problems. Rarely, doctors may use it to treat: Some research shows that VNS can reduce the symptoms of severe depression that hasn't been helped by other treatments. This is sometimes called 'treatment-resistant' depression.

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   Can vagus nerve stimulation help relieve head pain?

   • This device stimulates the vagus nerve when it's held against the skin of the neck. The stimulation blocks pain signals to prevent or relieve head pain. Researchers are studying vagus nerve stimulation as a potential treatment for a variety of other conditions.

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   Can a vagus nerve stimulator be implanted?

   • Having a vagus nerve stimulator implanted is safe for most people. But it does have some risks, both from the surgery to implant the device and from the brain stimulation. Surgical complications with implanted vagus nerve stimulation are rare and are similar to the dangers of having other types of surgery.

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   Can a noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation device treat cluster headaches?

   • The FDA has approved a noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation device to treat cluster headaches and migraine in the United States. This device stimulates the vagus nerve when it's held against the skin of the neck. The stimulation blocks pain signals to prevent or relieve head pain.

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   The VNS device sends electrical pulses to your vagus nerve to stimulate this process. This stimulation will happen automatically for 30 seconds every 5 minutes. The VNS device will stay in until it runs out of battery.

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   The sTMS mini device is placed at the back of the head for less than a minute, generating a magnetic pulse that forms a mild electric current at the back of the brain. The number of pulses can be repeated as prescribed by your neurologist. The pulse is painless and generates mild currents in the brain tissue that are believed to interrupt the brain...

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   There are many reasons why you may want to use sTMS. These may include: 1. if you already use medicines for other conditions and want to avoid drug interactions 2. if you have other medical conditions such as heart disease and cannot take triptans and simple painkillers do not work for you 3. If you want to cut back on painkillers 4. personal prefe...

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   Evidence from clinical trials has shown that sTMS can reduce the severity and overall number of migraine attacks. It has been used to treat migraine attacks when they occur and also daily to prevent attacks1234.

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   It is CE-mark approved, meaning it meets the European safety, health, and environmental protection requirements. In January 2014 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidance on transcranial magnetic stimulationfor treating and preventing migraine. NICE recommends that sTMS should only be used for the treatment of ...

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   NHS funding for sTMS can be considered by a CCG through an Individual Funding Request (IFR) or special arrangements at some headache clinics. You should contact the headache clinic directly to check if they can prescribe it. Alternatively, patients may self-fund this treatment but will need a prescription from their headache specialist.

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   Oct 14, 2021 · Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) involves a device, known as a pulse generator, that delivers electrical pulses to a person’s vagus nerve. This may help treat several conditions, including...

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   Apr 24, 2019 · VNS is effective at regulating and suppressing seizures associated with epilepsy — for patients who are unresponsive to medication, it can be a lifesaving device. It regularly pulses electricity to keep the brain in rhythm — like a how pacemaker works on the heart.

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9. health.clevelandclinic.org › vagus-nerve-stimulation5 Ways To Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve

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   Mar 10, 2022 · Your vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in your body, affects your heart, brain, lungs and digestive system. Meditation and exercise can help stimulate it.

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    Apr 18, 2023 · The FDA has approved a noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation device to treat cluster headaches and migraine in the United States. This device stimulates the vagus nerve when it's held against the skin of the neck. The stimulation blocks pain signals to prevent or relieve head pain.

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    Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) uses an implanted device to send an electrical pulse to your vagus nerve, which then travels to your brain. VNS is used to treat epilepsy, depression and as a rehabilitation aid for stroke.