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Re: Is ECT all that is left? Try VNS instead!

Posted by headcheese01 on January 19, 2007, at 12:50:36

In reply to Re: Is ECT all that is left? Try VNS instead! » Karen44, posted by juanantoniod on January 16, 2007, at 17:16:43

JuanAntonio,

May I ask what your present VNS amps are at, and how fast did you titrate up to that?

Thanks, Headcheese

> Have you considered VNS Therapy for depression? I had the implant in January of 2006 and I seem to have a little bit of improvement, and I've only been at the therapeutic dose for 6 months. I think that ECT is great for acute, can't get out of bed, depression. But for chronic, low grade, treatment resistant depression, VNS Therapy can work better.
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> If you've really tried all medications and combos and medication adjuncts, such as stims, then I would say give VNS a look. After you view the Cyberonics Website, vnstherapy.com, if you are still interested, then get the book, "Out of the Black Hole". It's all about VNS for treatment of depression. Also fill out the IVEA form for Cyberonics so that you can start finding a doc in your area to do it, and get started on insurance approval. Let me know if you have any questions.
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> Best wishes,
>
> Antonio


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