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1. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › treatmentsVagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): What It Is, Uses & Side Effects

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   What side effects are associated with vagus nerve stimulation? Common side effects of vagus nerve stimulation include: Coughing. Hoarseness. Change in voice. Neck pain or throat pain or tickling. Shortness of breath/trouble breathing . Trouble speaking . Trouble swallowing . Headache.

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3. www.mind.org.uk › vagus-nerve-stimulation-vnsVagus nerve stimulation (VNS) - Mind

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   What are the side effects of VNS? Possible side effects of VNS are: feeling hoarse or having other changes to your voice; coughing; headaches; neck pain; feeling prickles or tingles in your skin; sore throat; difficulty breathing; difficulty swallowing; There is also a small risk of infection or other complications from the surgery.

4. www.medicalnewstoday.com › vagus-nerve-stimulationVagus nerve stimulation: Benefits, risks, and more

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   Oct 14, 2021 · It is generally safe, but may cause temporary side effects, such as hoarseness, coughing, and shortness of breath. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) involves a device, known as a pulse...

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     Mayo Clinic Minute: How vagus nerve stimulation can help some patients improve recovery from stroke

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6. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › vagus-nerveVagus nerve stimulation - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 18, 2023 · However, some side effects may remain for as long as you use implanted vagus nerve stimulation. Adjusting the electrical impulses can help minimize these effects. If you can't tolerate the side effects, the device can be shut off.

7. www.epilepsy.org.uk › vagus-nerve-stimulationVagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy - Epilepsy Action

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   Will I get side-effects from VNS? The most common side-effect reported from VNS is hoarseness or a change in voice. Other common side effects include: Sore throat; Shortness of breath; Prickling feeling in the skin; Coughing; Other possible side-effects include changes to heart rate, choking and difficulty swallowing and stomach discomfort.

8. epilepsysociety.org.uk › vagus-nerve-stimulationVagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy - Epilepsy Society

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   Feb 23, 2020 · VNS therapy can cause side effects but usually only during the time that the nerve is being stimulated. Side effects may not happen for everyone but can include discomfort in the throat, a cough, difficulty swallowing, and a hoarse voice.

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   What are the side effects of vagus nerve stimulation?

   • Common side effects of vagus nerve stimulation include: Coughing. Hoarseness. Change in voice. Neck pain or throat pain or tickling. Shortness of breath/trouble breathing (dyspnea). Trouble speaking (dysphonia). Trouble swallowing (dysphagia). Headache.

   Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): What It Is, Uses & Side Effects

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   What is vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy?

   • Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy involves having a small device implanted under the skin to try help reduce your seizures.

   Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy - Epilepsy Action

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   What are the complications of implanted vagus nerve stimulation?

   • Surgical complications with implanted vagus nerve stimulation are rare and are similar to the dangers of having other types of surgery. They include: Pain where the cut is made to implant the device. Infection. Difficulty swallowing. Vocal cord paralysis. This is usually temporary but can be permanent.

   Vagus nerve stimulation - Mayo Clinic

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   How does vagus nerve stimulation affect mental health?

   • VNS has a positive effect on a person’s mental health and may treat chronic treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The vagus nerve may influence somatic and cognitive symptoms of conditions associated with stress. Stimulation may regulate people’s emotions, helping them feel calm, clear, and compassionate.

   Vagus nerve stimulation: Benefits, risks, and more - Medical News Today

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   How does vagus nerve stimulation work?

   • The electric impulse travels to your brain, where it’s dispersed to different areas to change the way brain cells work. VNS is sometimes called a “pacemaker for the brain.” VNS is approved to treat difficult-to-control epilepsy, depression and as a rehab aid for stroke. What is vagus nerve stimulation?

   Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): What It Is, Uses & Side Effects

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   What happens if you use a magnet for a vagus nerve stimulator?

   • The magnet provided for manual stimulation may damage credit cards, mobile phones, computer disks, televisions and other items affected by strong magnetic fields. Care should be taken to store magnet away from these types of equipment. What is the cost of a vagus nerve stimulator?

   Neurology : Vagus nerve stimulation - The Royal Children's Hospital

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    Most side effects only occur during stimulation settings and settle over time or after adjustment of stimulation settings. Less common side effects of VNS are difficulty sleeping, weight loss, reduced exercise tolerance, snoring and apnoea during sleep, vomiting, facial flushing, dizziness and irritability