Posted by shellie on August 30, 2000, at 10:19:24
In reply to Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), posted by Diane E. on August 29, 2000, at 16:42:43
Hi Diane. Thanks for providing the study. My thoughts on reading it is that a 40% success rate with possible voice disruption during stimulation is not too impressive. I think I'd probably try every combination of drugs there are instead. It's surgury--so if it doesn't work you've put your body through a lot for nothing. I'd wait until the percentages get up into the 70s. I guess if you've tried everything (I did find it interesting that subjects who had failed with ect also failed with VNS), maybe its an option. Shellie
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