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Has Anybody Tried the Setpoint Medical Vegas Nerve RA Device Installed

Posted by bens1 @bens1, Mar 30 5:24am

The SetPoint System is an implantable neuroimmune modulation device for Rheumatoid Arthritis that stimulates the left vagus nerve to activate innate anti-inflammatory pathways. Its been approved by the FDA last year after completion of randomized trial that required at least a 20% reduction in inflammation symptoms. So far, it is in Ascension Dell Seton Medical Center in Texas, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital on Long Island, NY. I heard in January that Mayo in Minnesota was evaluating the device. I am hoping that it expands into the Mayo in Florida so my wife can get it but have not heard about experiences from patients except the few on the Setpoint Medical web site.

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gypsyblue | @gypsyblue | Apr 2 10:58am

My rheumatologist has recommended this device for me. She said it was FDA approved, which doesn’t necessarily make me trust it.
She also said she was involved with trialing the device. It is supposed to be available in my state later this summer. It was described as a small device the size of a large capsule that would be implanted in my neck and will stimulate the vagas nerve for just 30 seconds a day.
I am unable to take biologic drugs or other useful immunosuppressants. This would supposedly decrease the inflammation without the use of medication. She asked me to review the research and the device information and return this summer to discuss. This platform is the only other source I have seen this brought up other than my rheumatologist. I will be following the information. At this time, I am not personally ready to jump on board just yet.

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bens1 | @bens1 | Apr 2 12:22pm
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My rheumatologist has recommended this device for me. She said it was FDA approved, which doesn’t necessarily make me trust it.
She also said she was involved with trialing the device. It is supposed to be available in my state later this summer. It was described as a small device the size of a large capsule that would be implanted in my neck and will stimulate the vagas nerve for just 30 seconds a day.
I am unable to take biologic drugs or other useful immunosuppressants. This would supposedly decrease the inflammation without the use of medication. She asked me to review the research and the device information and return this summer to discuss. This platform is the only other source I have seen this brought up other than my rheumatologist. I will be following the information. At this time, I am not personally ready to jump on board just yet.

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what state are you in?

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missy245 Per | @missy245 | Apr 5 5:34pm

very interesting. 25 years with RA and lots of trouble tolerating meds. Retinal toxicity with Plaquenil, allergic to MTX, bad reaction to my first biologic infusion. seems like I'd be a good candidate from something like this.

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