Posted by Ponder on September 16, 2003, at 16:51:11
In reply to Re: Another VNS study participant, posted by LifeTime on September 9, 2003, at 22:07:23
LifeTime,
Yesterday I requested the info on my VNS settings. They are:
Output Current: 1.25
Signal Frequency: 20
Pulse Width: 0250
Signal On: 30 sec.
Signal Off: 5.0 min.
Magnet Current: 0.00
Magnet on: 30
Magnet Pulse Width: 0130
I can see that your wife's output current is much higher and her on/off times differ significantly. It is encouraging to hear that she no longer even detects the stimulation. I guess I don't either except for the voice effects.As to the vanity thing, I am not bothered by the scars or even the bulge from the VNS unit. I'm bothered by the visible leads because I was not informed of this possibility. With all of the epilepsy patients who have had this device, I would think I'm not the first to have this and I feel (she says in a cranky tone) that I should have been advised of this.
If you have any comments on my settings based on your understanding of the device, I would be interested.
I think Jerry had to make the decision he did because of his asthma. Life is a series of trade-offs and uncertainties--especially, it seems, for consumers of psychiatric care.
poster:Ponder
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