What is InterStim Therapy?
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InterStim® is used for the treatment of bladder or bowel incontinence, and significant symptoms of urgency-frequency in patients who did not respond to, or could not tolerate, more conservative treatments.
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How do members experience InterStim Therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bladder problems | 37 | 23 | |
| Bowel incontinence | 12 | 8 | |
| Urinary retention | 4 | 2 | |
| Interstitial cystitis | 3 | 1 | |
| Frequent urination | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 3 | |
| Pain in lower back | 3 | |
| Buzzing vibration sensation | 2 | |
| Constipation | 2 | |
| Bladder problems | 1 | |
| Bowel incontinence | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 7 | |
| Mild | 14 | |
| None | 10 |
Member evaluations
blujay
evaluated on May 17, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for bladder problems: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
DDK
evaluated on Feb 17, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for bladder problems: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
rusty327
evaluated on Jan 22, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for bowel incontinence: Major
- Side effects: None
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