What Patients Say About Medtronic InterStim Therapy
Learn about the experiences of others with bladder control problems as they explored treatment options and found hope with InterStim Therapy. These statements recount the experiences of patients who are receiving neurostimulation for the treatment of bladder control problems. Please bear in mind that the experiences are specific to each particular person. Not everyone who receives InterStim Therapy will receive the same results as the patients in these stories.
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Medtronic invited these patients to share their stories candidly. Not everyone who receives InterStim Therapy will receive the same results as the patients in these stories. Talk with your doctor to determine if sacral nerve stimulation is right for you. In addition to risks related to a surgical procedure, complications associated with InterStim Therapy can include pain at the implant sites, new pain, infection, lead (thin wire) movement/migration, device problems, interactions with certain other devices or diagnostic equipment such as MRI, undesirable changes in urinary or bowel function, uncomfortable stimulation (sometimes described as a jolting or shocking feeling), and others. Surgery is required to remove the InterStim Therapy system. Please refer to Important Safety Information. Always discuss the potential risks and benefits of the therapy with your physician. This therapy is not for everyone. A prescription is required.
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Beckie H.
Urinary retention
"My urinary retention and the resulting overflow leaking were so embarrassing that I didn't want anyone to know."