Yes: The dbs wiring does usually create some level of discomfort during rapid head/neck movements. This usually subsides with time and very few patients (<1%) complain of discomfort after 3 months. Ask your neurosurgeon for more specific worries.
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No: Like all surgeries it is painful initially, but not overly so. After 2 weeks there is no pain.
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No: Initially for a week or so you will be sore but then you won't feel any pain. Body gets acclimatized to implant very quickly
Answered 7/28/2014
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