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Interstim lead revision surgery?

evanandaverysmom
  • By evanandaverysmom · New reply November 20, 2009
  • 1 reply
  • My leads have moved,I fell down the stairs 2wks after surgery and it was not working any longer. Is recovery time/pain level the same the 2nd time around? I took pain pills the first 3 days the first ...

Interstim Implant - should I get it?

wallysparks39
  • By wallysparks39 · New reply November 16, 2009
  • 42 replies
  • I posted this earlier as a reply tro Anne5762 posted on Dec29 08. I guess if I want an answer, I should start a new discussion, so here it is again. I’m in the test stage now; the leads were inserted ...

Urinary issues related to dry vagina

Uma
  • By Uma · New reply November 13, 2009
  • 7 replies
  • Hi, In response to my inquiry, Inspire suggested that I post to this group. I hope this is the appropriate forum; if not, my apologies. I am a female, age 61. Awhile ago I started having symptoms which ...

Any other men out there on Interstim?

abenaki
  • By abenaki · Posted November 12, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • Hi, I am new to this site but it is just like the site I go on for my back issues. Exactly the same format. Anyway, I have had a lot of issues with bladder function and they are now set to do Interstim ...

INTERSTIM IMPLANT

Dawn54
  • By Dawn54 · New reply November 6, 2009
  • 29 replies
  • I am getting the Interstim implant on January 8th and I would like to find out if anyone has it and how long was it before you could feel it was working? How long was recovery? Frances ...

urothelial cancer

RodA
  • By RodA · Posted October 25, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • I have urothelial cancer -- a rare form of bladder cancer. I would like to start a dialog with survivors of urothelial cancer. What was or is your treatment plan? How did you beat this disease ...

Medtronic Neurostimulator for bladder problems

JaneR
  • By JaneR · New reply September 29, 2009
  • 17 replies
  • Hi everyone, I am new to this site so don't really understand how to use it yet. I have a Medtronic implanted device since 2001 and have been having serious problems for about three years. When things ...

Neurogenic Bladder Problem.....Solved!

suzybarb
  • By suzybarb · New reply August 31, 2009
  • 10 replies
  • I have dysautonomia, and have had it for many years. One of the most problematic issues it has caused is the fact it stopped my awareness that my bladder is full, and so 3 or 4 times a day I would sit ...

Interstim

kjoywilson
  • By kjoywilson · New reply August 12, 2009
  • 10 replies
  • I am getting the first phase of the Interstim implant tomorrow. I just found this website and scanned some of the posts regarding negative experiences with the implant. I am 33 and have urinary frequency ...

Looking for urogynocologist

nn
  • By nn · New reply July 24, 2009
  • 3 replies
  • Hi I got one opinion from a Dr telling me I should try interstem therapy. I would like a 2nd opinion so Im asking if anyone can refer a urogynocologist in the New York area Needless to say Im looking ...

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