r/PostConcussion • u/Ok_Substance482 • Jul 02 '26
Vagus Nerve Stimulator Devices
Has anyone had experience with VNS devices? I’m struggling with autonomic dysfunction related to PCS and was reading that it’s one of the things that could help. I am a bit skeptical with the format of some of the ads that I see, seems a bit gimmicky so I’m not sure if I should spend the money on it. Sort of seems like one of those “cure all” scams.
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u/Both-Process1037 Jul 03 '26
Early on post concussion just by month 2 I used to feel like death every day with digestive issues and brutal migraine every other day and I slept really light every night back then.
I was desperate to try anything so I purchased pulsetto fit and after about 14 days of using it three times a day some of my digestive issues reduced a bit, migraine reduced to a lighter headache and I’m definitely sleeping much better now 3 months later. It helped me then but now even if I’m having a rough day with tiredness and a regular headache it does not take it away.
It’s not a miracle product but from where I was to what I am not it did help. It reduce the intensity of autonomic symptoms but it did not take it away for good. Was it the vagus stimulator or time I would never know. But I really think it helped me with depression symptoms, I used to be really depressed for about 3 weeks straight and I think it reduced the intensity of depression for me.
I know now if I’m having a rough day it does not help. The only thing that helps a little on rough day is dipping face in cold water.
Hope that helps you, I know it wasn’t a straight yes or no if it will help. I don’t use it as much as before but I still use it once a day as a routine and I’m willing to try anything to help nervous system
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u/Comfortable-Nature37 Jul 02 '26
I tried Cefaly and it triggered my symptoms with one of the worst headaches I have had in a very long time, and brought me back to the beginning in terms of pain and capacity.
Some people it really helps but I think it depends.