Interstim Therapy

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OK, so here it goes. I have failed every medication on the market for overactive bladder. I am still wetting my pants on a daily basis-usually twice a day with HUGE volumes. I can't find diapers that work without leaking. I am moving on to step 3-Interstim therapy. Do any other men have this? How well does it work? I am having a hard time since it works for both incontinence and retention?? Any problems with impotence or ejaculation? That part of me still works very well and I don't want to loose that? Any help guys?

 

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The Interstim was not offered to me for my neurogenic bladder. Last week I asked my new gastroenterologist whether the Interstim might be useful to help me manage my gastroparesis, and he said it would not. Good luck and keep us informed.

 

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I was offered the interstim but decided against it. I don't like the idea of an electronic device implanted in my body. I just wear diapers and get on with leading an otherwise normal life.

 

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I have researched this in detail and the Interstim is not recommended for neurogenic bladder which is what they have diagnosed me with! HMMM?

 

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Noting seems to help me either except diapers. Let me know how it goes.

 

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They have also offered to me also, and yes, I have a confirmed neurogenic bladder.

And also I have heard enough about interstim that I don't want it. So I continue to cath, and wear incontinent protection

 

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That is too bad you won't try it. I was still wetting my pants everyday after it was first implanted. But after a week and a half of manipulating the settings, I went into dry dock and have been dry ever since. I have actually already had an incident where I had to "go bad" and was able to hold it for almost an hour and a half until I found a bathroom. Once I did I went in and voluntarily voided I am sure at least a liter, but the fact is I stayed DRY! I put on a pair of jeans in the morning with briefs and wore them all day! It was almost enjoyable to feel that high pressure fullness feeling but not having such severe urge I would wet my pants. Believe me finding a bathroom was a high priority but never once did I come close to loosing it. My tighty whities stayed white all day! The first time in almost two years!

 

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@Dougbc:

So glad it is working for you, I'm just not ready to have more done.
Do you also have retention? Severe retention?

 

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Actually after careful evaluation my urge incontinence the result of retention. I retain anywhere between 1200-1800cc Because I don't have the sensation of needing to pee. Often the first sign of needing to go was flooded pants. Every time I void, it is 900-1100. Then I immediately cath myself for another 700-1000. That was the answer to why I only peed twice a day. With the Interstim, I feel the sensation earlier without urgency and can comfortably hold until I find a place to go. So for me, I consider it a huge success.

 

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Glad to here things worked out. Hopefully it is still working for you. I hope you give us a update.