Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Vagus nerve stimulation is a procedure that involves the use of electrical impulses from a device to stimulate your vagus nerve, which runs from the brainstem to the abdomen and chest through the neck. The signals sent to the brain would be helpful in inhibiting grand mal seizures. This method can be a great choice to reduce the risk in those people who have not controlled their symptoms with medications. However, there might be some surgical complications when implanting the device. These include infections, swallowing difficulties, vocal cord paralysis, pain. Even after the surgery, you would experience some health issues like shortness of breath, cough, throat pain, hoarseness, as well as voice changes. Therefore, make sure to consult your doctor carefully before making a decision. [8]
