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Vagus Nerve Stimulator vs. Insurance Monster Part II
Posted On 07/07/2010 20:25:36 by sld12day

**UPDATE!**  Although I don't have a solution to my problem of my insurance company not wanting to pay for the replacement of my malfunctioning Vagus Nerve Stimulator yet, I do have some progress. My p-doc is currently compiling a letter to include with my own to my elected officials and to the Insurance Commissioner which includes a timeline of the clinical trials, FDA approval and other vital data about the VNS, along with the facts surrounding the entire situation. There's no guarantee of success, but this is progress.

If anyone has input or advice as to what my letter should (or should not!) say, by all means, PLEASE drop me a line! I'm open to all suggestions, thoughts,  and comments. And if you're an elected official yourself, I'd like to hear from you as well. Wish me luck!

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From: sld12day
07/10/2010 19:32:41

Hi -


Google "VNS" and "Vagus Nerve Stimulator". Also, one of the best books written about it is called Out of the Black Hole by Charles Donovan.


Basically, it is a pacemaker-like device implanted in your upper left chest which has a lead that's attached to the left vagus nerve. It has an electrical pulse that comes on, usually every 5 minutes for 30 seconds, or whatever time frame and strength your doctor deems appropriate for you. It is used for medically refractory epilepsy and treatment resistant depression. Although there is a risk of side effects, I felt no pain and only felt a tingling sensation in my throat and a tiny bit of hoarseness in the 24 hours after it was adjusted by the doctor. For me, my depression started to improve about 3 months after implantation and within a year and a half, I was in full remission. The improvement was so slight at first that my friends and family noticed the changes in me before I did.


The VNS is not right for everyone, so be sure to do some research and talk to your doctor about benefits vs. risks. And don't be surprised if your insurance company laughs in your face when you ask them to pay for it.


I hope this helps.


 



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What is Vagus Nerve Stimulator?  How does it relate to mental illness recovery?



From: sld12day
07/10/2010 19:20:22

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From: summer2010
07/08/2010 15:57:43

What is Vagus Nerve Stimulator?  How does it relate to mental illness recovery?

From: allmychildren
07/08/2010 07:27:20

Good Luck ! Just continue being polite and diplomatic ! - MK -

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