Posted by LifeTime on May 18, 2005, at 17:02:57
In reply to Vagus Nerve Stimulation Anyone?, posted by Nickengland on April 2, 2005, at 11:29:47
Dear Nick,
I was searching the web and came across your post and those of the other participants. My name is Herb and I am the gentlemen who established the www.vnsdepression.com Website to share information regarding the VNS Therapy.
As another gentleman posted here, from his personal experiences, the therapy is obviously not a panacea and as anyone who is familiar with TRD (Treatment Resistant Depression) and/or mood disorders is aware, there are no cures and there is no panacea with any medications, treatments and/or therapies. What we in essence have is a new and innovative therapy on the verge of US FDA approval that offers the patient and/or their support persons a new treatment option. With the education of the patient and in consultation with a trusted, compassionate, knowledgeable and licensed health care practitioner(s) there is the opportunity to try another therapy in lieu of other failed therapies.
There is no way of predetermining who will or will not benefit from the therapy nor am I endorsing this therapy or for that matter any therapy although I do advocate for education of the patient and all therapy options. I am a very experienced and long time support person and health care advocate for my wife who has suffered from TRD. As happens, the reason for establishing the site is the fact that I have accumulated through the years much knowledge as it relates to my spouse’s illness and in particular over the past 5 or more years that she has participated in the VNS Therapy studies for depression knowledge of the therapy and my interest in educating and sharing with others.
My wife has been almost continuously depression free for about 4 years without the use of psychotropic medications for purposes of depression.
If you have a chance stop by and visit the Website and some of the information I’ve accumulated and then come over and join the message forum. Again, we can be found at http://www.vnsdepression.com or any of the search engines just search for “vnsdepression.”
Whatever therapy option one chooses, I wish you all a speedy ascent toward wellness.
Warmly,
Herb.
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