What does neurostimulation feel like?

By Anne Asher, About.com Guide

Updated July 04, 2005

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Question: What does neurostimulation feel like?

Answer: The stimulation provided by the system feels like a tingling, called parathesia.

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

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