Step 1: InterStim Therapy Trial Assessment - Stories of Control

Learn about the experience of others with bladder control problems during the InterStim Therapy trial assessment.

Sarah's Story

Trial Assessment

Sarah H., Urge incontinence

"My test stimulation period was interesting. It involved a lot of different changes to my settings to try to figure out which one was going to work."

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Beckie H., Urinary retention

"Looking back, I should have done it sooner. I noticed results immediately!"

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Barbara's Story

Trial Assessment

Barbara B., Urge incontinence

"When I realized I wasn't wet, I had hope. That 4-letter word was mine."

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Ellen G., Urgency-frequency

"Once I had some results, I didn't hesitate to go on to long-term therapy. That's the beauty of InterStim Therapy – you don't go on to step 2 unless you pass step 1. I was really glad to have a chance to see that it would work."

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Loraine's Story

Trial Assessment

Loraine H., Urge incontinence

"I noticed a difference right away in my bladder habits. There was no urgency – I just knew I had to go to the bathroom. It just felt what I remembered normal feeling like."

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Linda's Story

Trial Assessment

Linda H., Urinary retention

"I'm very hopeful that this is going to be successful. Because I don't lose anything, even if this isn't successful."

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Elaine H., Urgency-frequency

"I finally said, 'This is something that might help me, so I should give it a try. If it doesn't work, my doctor told me I could always have it removed.'"

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Jane H., Urgency-frequency

"Once I understood it was a neurological problem, a neurological solution like electrical nerve stimulation made sense to me."

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Next: Step 2: Long-term InterStim Therapy: Stories of Everyday Freedom

See Important Safety Information for possible adverse events. This therapy is not for everyone. Please consult your doctor. A prescription is required.