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How comfortable is an implanted neurostimulator on a day-to-day basis?

By Anne Asher, About.com

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Question: How comfortable is an implanted neurostimulator on a day-to-day basis?

Answer: Fully implantable systems create a small bulge under the skin, which can be felt. Generally, the bulge is not big enough to be seen. FR systems require an antenna to be taped to the skin.


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ANS Medical Website retrieved from: http://www.ans-medical.com/patient/index.cfm July 1, 2005

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