Presentation by Andrea Parker, Occupational Therapist on vagus nerve stimulation and its potential application to ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and other chronic diseases. SEE BELOW FOR FAQ AND DISCLAIMER.
Please also see Andrea Parker's latest video titled The "How To" of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation at [ Ссылка ]
For more in-depth information please watch Andrea's presentation: "What Happens in Vagus" [ Ссылка ]
PARASYM FAQ:
- The Parasym is a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device that has been setup and approved specifically for vagus nerve stimulation.
- Dosage: Recommended 1 hour per day
- Not recommended for under 18's and pregnant women (no research in these populations yet)
- Not suitable for people with pacemakers, cochlear implants, and some specific medical conditions.
- Online medical assessment required with Parasym prior to purchase being approved.
- See [ Ссылка ] for more information or contact Parasym directly at hello@parasym.co
DISCLAIMER:
- Andrea's work has been done on a voluntary basis and no payment has been received from Parasym or any other organisation.
- There is no approved treatment for ME/CFS.
- Therapies that Andrea has personally benefited from do not constitute approved treatments for ME/CFS.
- Theories are not facts and require research to be validated.
SUPPORT:
Facebook Group: "A Vagus Adventure – Dawn Wiley" [ Ссылка ]
*Please note this is a Facebook Group offering non-clinical support in the use of vagus nerve stimulation. Please always consult your doctor for medical advice.
RESEARCH UPDATE:
Traianos E, Dibnah B, Lendrem D, et al (2021) AB0051 The effects of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation on immunological responses and patient reported outcome measures of fatigue in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2021;80:1057-1058. [ Ссылка ]
Verbanck P, Clarinval AM, Burton F, Nagant C, et al. (2021) Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) can Reverse the Manifestations of the Long-COVID Syndrome: A Pilot Study. Advances in Nerology and Neuroscience Research 2: 100011
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