In addition to the stimulation you receive automatically from VNS Therapy, the VNS Therapy magnet lets you start an extra dose of stimulation yourself. You or a loved one can use the magnet anytime:
To use the magnet, hold it over the generator for a few seconds, then quickly remove it. This will start an additional dose of stimulation that may enable you or another person to:
Remember, your pulse generator is programmed to deliver stimulation automatically, according to a schedule determined by your healthcare team. The magnet is not necessary for your therapy to continue—it lets you start additional stimulation, or lets you stop stimulation temporarily.
Use the magnet to stop simulation temporarily during times or activities when even mild side effects are not convenient, such as when:
The magnet also lets you or a loved one test to ensure that the pulse generator is working properly.
The magnet is small and discreet. You can wear it like a watch or pager and use it anytime, anywhere, for a greater sense of control and independence.
VNS Therapy has been used by more than 40,000 patients worldwide, helping to improve the way they feel and the things they are able to do. For many people with uncontrolled, treatment-resistant seizures, VNS Therapy may:
Side effects of VNS Therapy are usually mild and temporary. They can often be reduced by adjusting the level of stimulation.
Most of all, VNS Therapy gives people with seizure disorders a renewed sense of control—and helps them look forward to living a more normal life.
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