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Vagus Nerve and TENS unit

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Feb 6, 2023 | Replies (17)

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@cptpierce

I have MCAS with co-morbid POTS, IBS, Narcolepsy, and a lot of skin flushing/cold sweating. Symptom relief meds I've been taking are constantly problematic, especially since getting a virus two months ago. Treatment has felt like a vague experiment, and it's not going well.
I've heard a million good things about VNS for pots/mcas, but I haven't noticed a difference myself. I'm currently not doing it because my TENS unit wore out from pretty moderate use and I'm not sure what to replace it with. Will they all crap out that fast?
Has anyone here had genuine success with VNS via TENS unit? Long enough to know it's not placebo? Like most people with MCAS I'm at the point where I'll try about anything. All ears.

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Hello @cptpierce. I wanted to bring you into an existing discussion on VNS, so you will notice I have moved your post here:
- Vagus Nerve and TENS unit: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/vegal-nerve-and-tens-unit/

I would like to bring in members @cbh2323 @bonnieb81 and @becky1024
who may be able to share more with you about their own experiences.

How long have you been on this treatment?