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Posted by Hello123 on October 10, 2014, at 20:54:13
VNS is going to be my next treatment i try for my Depresssion. I'm going for a cinsultation at Vanderbilt Hospital next Friday.
Posted by Hello123 on October 10, 2014, at 22:12:06
In reply to Vagus Nerve Stimulation, posted by Hello123 on October 10, 2014, at 20:54:13
Does anybody know someone personally who has had VNS? H
Posted by Tomatheus on October 11, 2014, at 0:21:26
In reply to Re: Vagus Nerve Stimulation, posted by Hello123 on October 10, 2014, at 22:12:06
> Does anybody know someone personally who has had VNS? H
I don't, but I wish you luck with it.
Tomatheus
Posted by Phillipa on October 11, 2014, at 10:08:36
In reply to Re: Vagus Nerve Stimulation » Hello123, posted by Tomatheus on October 11, 2014, at 0:21:26
No sorry I don't either. Best of luck with it. Phillipa
Posted by Twinleaf on October 11, 2014, at 10:51:00
In reply to Re: Vagus Nerve Stimulation, posted by Phillipa on October 11, 2014, at 10:08:36
Just a thought - this is an invasive procedure with questionable results, which seems to be not being done much now. Before you try that, how about trying deep TMS, which is not invasive, and has been receiving some good reports? A lot less hard on you, and better possible outcome.
Posted by Hello123 on October 11, 2014, at 12:29:07
In reply to Re: Vagus Nerve Stimulation » Phillipa, posted by Twinleaf on October 11, 2014, at 10:51:00
I tried TMS like 2 years ago and it did nothing for me.
Posted by vbs on October 11, 2014, at 19:18:37
In reply to Vagus Nerve Stimulation, posted by Hello123 on October 10, 2014, at 20:54:13
What about medical marijuana? I don't know if it's offered in Tennessee. Worth a look. I'm sure you've tried marijuana. Hopefully no bad reaction. I use small doses and it helps my depression.
Posted by babbler20 on October 11, 2014, at 21:14:05
In reply to Vagus Nerve Stimulation, posted by Hello123 on October 10, 2014, at 20:54:13
Hi, I have not heard anything good about Vagus Nerve Stimulation. It barely works better than the placebo from what I've read. Good luck to you.
Posted by Hello123 on October 11, 2014, at 22:35:36
In reply to Re: Vagus Nerve Stimulation, posted by babbler20 on October 11, 2014, at 21:14:05
I haven't read any experiences with VNS. But with Marijuana, i have tried it a few times and it juat made me feel a lil funny. i don't think i got the full experience of it though. i tried ot while my mood was in the shape it has been in. basically my brain doesn't react to things the same way it used to. i don't really experience the funny drunk feeling after drinking lots of alcohol. nor do i experience meds such as Adderall like i used to. so marijuana doesn't have much of an effect on my mood. i never smoked marijuana before i ended up in the depressed shape ve been in, so I'm really not sure how much id like it.
Posted by Twinleaf on October 12, 2014, at 9:57:44
In reply to Re: Vagus Nerve Stimulation, posted by Hello123 on October 11, 2014, at 12:29:07
Deep TMS is reportedly more effective than regular TMS. Do they offer it where you are?
Posted by LouisianaSportsman on October 12, 2014, at 14:16:58
In reply to Vagus Nerve Stimulation, posted by Hello123 on October 10, 2014, at 20:54:13
> VNS is going to be my next treatment i try for my Depresssion. I'm going for a cinsultation at Vanderbilt Hospital next Friday.
If you go through with it, please share your experience with it on here. I'd really appreciate it.
Posted by Hello123 on October 12, 2014, at 18:14:33
In reply to Re: Vagus Nerve Stimulation » Hello123, posted by Twinleaf on October 12, 2014, at 9:57:44
I've been having ECT and it has only been helping me so much. and yes, i'll let Babblers know how my experience with VNS goes.
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