Can you use a Charge 2 if you have epilepsy and a VNS implant?

[worrier]

Does anyone know whether you can use a Fitbit if you have a VNS implant {vagus nerve stimulator}?

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity

[AlvaroFitbit]

@worrier Welcome! It's nice to have you on board! The best thing you can do in this situation is asking this to your doctor so he/she knows that you are wearing a heart rate sensor on your wrist along with your VNS implant. It is better to have an opinion of an expert than someone posting on a forum as it is your health that is being discussed.

Please do let me know what your doctor tells you, I look forward to your reply!

[worrier]

Apparently it is fine!

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[AlvaroFitbit]

@worrier thank you for your reply! This information is always helpful and it is great to know that you did consult your doctor about this important matter.

I'll be around!

[ALeClair94]

I am an epileptic with the VNS implant.  The VNS has been a huge life savor for me and controlled my seizures significantly!  I then got a FitBit and within a couple of days, I was having seizures on a consistent basis again.  We did not put two and two together regarding VNS and FitBit until I stopped wearing the FitBit and I have not had a seizure since.  

As an epileptic w/the VNS, I am not in the medical field but I do not suggest using it. 

[worrier]

Thank you for getting in touch.  I am glad you put two and two together and are back on track.  I was assured by 2 epilepsy nurses that it is okay to wear a Fitbit with a VNS but doctors used to recommend smoking to relieve stress and stout to pregnant women!  

[Annbaldwin85]

Hi there

same here I’ve been seizure free for over 6 years and have VNS too..

under 24hours of wearing my Fitbit HR I was having non stop absences.

have now taken it off and consulted my epilepsy nurse who has advise we not use these 

[WalkingBecky]

I have a vns. I've noticed that my fitbit dies more often than before I got the implant.  It's gotten Frustrating 

[ALeClair94]

I actually had to stop using the Fitbit because I'm convinced it was
causing seizures and disrupting the VNS.