It was reported that the patient does not feel that the vns is working.The patient cannot feel stimulation when she swipes the magnet.The patient feels that the device has been acting "funny" for several weeks.The patient had two seizures on (b)(6) 2015, which was reportedly an increase in seizures so the patient went to the er.While at the er, it was reported that the patient's vns was not working at all.The er was unable to locate the vns generator with the wand and an x-ray had to be done to locate it.Additional information as received that the patient feels her vns stimulating erratically, and it is somewhat painful.The patient can still not feel magnet swipes.2 magnets have been used without success.The patient also is complaining of tiredness and seems "twitchy." no additional relevant information has been obtained to date.
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