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Information was received from a patient (pt) regarding an implantable neurostimulator (ins).The reason for call was caller stated that they haven't used their implant for at least 4 years maybe longer because they didn't need it anymore.Caller noted that it kind of hurts them sometimes, so they want to have it taken out.Caller stated off and on they'll feel an uncomfortable sensation between their shoulder blades where the paddle lead is.Caller stated it's hard to explain but isn't a severe pain.Caller stated it will last for 2-3 days then go away.Caller added that the battery below their hip seems like it worked it's way closer to the surface, and they can see the indentation on their skin.Caller added if they move wrong they get a sharp pain at that site as well every once in a while.Caller noted a while back they got a referral to a closer doctor, but they didn't want to operate since they weren't the implanting doctor.Caller stated the implanting doctor is 4 hours away.Caller mentioned their doctor wants to do an mri of their head.The patient was redirected to their healthcare provider to further address the issue.
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