Vagus Nerve Stimulation (devices )

Posted by gud2gro @gud2gro, Mar 26 12:10pm

Current AARP Bulletin has an interesting article on VNS which includes (non device) home methods that may help with pain/inflammation. Knowing how much massage helped me in 2024 makes them worth a studious try.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group.

prettypatti76 | @prettypatti76 | Mar 26 4:03pm

Thank you for that information.

steelerfanjoe | @steelerfanjoe | Mar 29 6:00pm

has anyone tried a pulsetto device to stimulate the nerve for Gastroparesis. Or know of any studies.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 29 6:38pm

@steelerfanjoe @prettypatti76 @gud2gro, here is information from Mayo Clinic about vagus nerve stimulation:

- Vagus nerve stimulation
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/vagus-nerve-stimulation/about/pac-20384565
Vagus nerve stimulation involves using a device to send electrical impulses to the vagus nerve. There are various devices that have been approved for use by FDA including some that require implantation under the skin in the chest. "There are newer vagus nerve stimulation devices that don't need surgery to implant the device. The FDA has approved one such device in the United States to treat cluster headaches and migraine. This device works by holding it against the skin of the neck. The device blocks pain signals to prevent or relieve head pain."

Here's one study I found:
- Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation and exercise capacity in healthy volunteers: a randomized trial https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/46/17/1634/8023896

= Mayo Clinic Minute: How vagus nerve stimulation can help some patients improve their recovery after stroke https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-how-vagus-nerve-stimulation-can-help-some-patients-improve-their-recovery-after-stroke/

prettypatti76 | @prettypatti76 | Mar 30 12:53pm

In reply to @colleenyoung "@steelerfanjoe @prettypatti76 @gud2gro, here is information from Mayo Clinic about vagus nerve stimulation: - Vagus nerve..." + (show)

@colleenyoung Thank you very much for the information.

pattee | @pattee | Apr 16 9:50am

In reply to @colleenyoung "@steelerfanjoe @prettypatti76 @gud2gro, here is information from Mayo Clinic about vagus nerve stimulation: - Vagus nerve..." + (show)

@colleenyoung It's taken about 1.5 years to conclude that I probably have a Vagal Nerve Dysfunction. I respond well to exercise, ice baths and have had experience w/ a massage therapist, who pulled down my diaphragm (seemed to cure the occasional shortness-of-breath and over-full feeling after eating) and used the non-invasive, Dolphin MPS neurostim unit. In my early 70s, I'm on Medicare and would like to get an official diagnosis, especially if it helps pay for the things I've done out of pocket (like my recent purchase of the Dolphin unit). I do have a GP who could refer me and help with this.