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Why Is It When My VNS Dies Or Comes Close To It More Seizure Types Surface. I Usually Only Have Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures And Auras.

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Glendale, AZ
September 14
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The VNS is for reducing your seizures down . When the VNS battery dies many of those seizures the VNS controlled , will start coming back.

You need to talk to your Neurologist and let him/her know about it. Then they can make an appointment for you the put a new powerbox in.

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When the battery in a VNS (vagus nerve stimulator) starts to get low, it may not be stimulating the vagus nerve as effectively. This can allow more seizure activity to occur. Specifically, focal impaired awareness seizures and auras may no longer be controlled as well, allowing other seizure types to emerge. It's Show Full Answer

When the battery in a VNS (vagus nerve stimulator) starts to get low, it may not be stimulating the vagus nerve as effectively. This can allow more seizure activity to occur. Specifically, focal impaired awareness seizures and auras may no longer be controlled as well, allowing other seizure types to emerge. It's understandable this would be concerning when new seizure types appear. Speaking to your neurologist about adjusting VNS settings or replacing the battery could help manage seizures better.

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