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VNS Battery replacement is it worth it?

Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: May 11 9:32pm | Replies (19)

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@meilin982

how do you know when the battery is dying?

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lsittll | @lsittll | Jul 15, 2023

Hello, melin982

The doctor takes a large device and places it over the electrode with the VNS in it. The device records the percentage of the life of the battery.

It uses modern-day technology.

longtermcaregiver | @longtermcaregiver | Jul 23, 2023

as for if the battery is working or not: they can run a non invasive, fairly quick analysis and determine whether or not the VNS is transmitting. it's just an electrical impulse. easy to detect.