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Clinical trials can be an important way to access new potential treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. Before participating, it's essential to:
• Discuss the trial thoroughly with your rheumatologist
• Understand the inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Learn about potential risks and benefits
• Review what medications or Show Full Answer
That’s great. Wishing you continued success! Thank you for sharing.
Since the implant, I have noticed that generally speaking, I do feel better. I haven't noticed any side effects. When I receive the stimulation, I do feel a mild vibration, and the back molars in the left side of my mouth ache mildly. I receive stimulation once every 24 hours for about a minute. I'm usually asleep when the stimulation starts, but every once in a while, if I don't have work the following day, I'll be awake during the stimulation treatment. Every one experiences it differently, so what I feel, someone else may not feel. I do also take Enbrel once a week, so I'm more likely to be in remission than if I did not have a DMARD on board. This is based only on my test results.
Again, everyone is different, and the VNS may be the only treatment a person may need to receive at a time.
I was in a clinical study to see if vagus nerve stimulation could be a safe and effective treatment for people who have moderate to severe RA.
I'm more than glad that I was in the study. I was happy to be a part of something so important. It was finally approved by the FDA. The VNS that was surgically implanted on my left vagus nerve is there for the rest of my life.
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