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    Trial interstim success

    When I found this site, I was in search of any information I could find on the interstim to help with my IC symptoms.
    I have had the trial stim for one week now. The week has not been pleasant with all of the tape and wires but Praise God it has brought relief.:woohoo:
    Before my stim I went pee between 25 - 30 times a day now I go about 8 - 12 times a day! cut in half even on the first day of the stim!
    Each of us are different and results will always be different.
    However, if you are praying about getting the interstim and need to hear a positive word ... I am grateful to give you one.
    The stim has lessened my frequency, my urgency, and to a mild extent my pain.
    I am planning my surgery for a permanent implantation of the interstim today!
    God Bless,
    Georgia L
    Faith is not believing God can; Faith is believing God will!
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    :woohoo:

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    • #3
      :woohoo: :woohoo:

      I'm glad you had a good result also... I had an awesome result with mine as well!
      ****
      Jen

      *Diagnosed with severe IC in 2004
      *Also diagnosed with PFD, fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, IBS, migraines, allergies/asthma, dermatographism
      *Kept trying a million different treatments for all these things until I found what works, and I am doing okay these days with the help of a cocktail of medications and the InterStim, which was first placed in 2007. [I have had 2 revisions - one in 2010 when my battery died and had to be replaced, and one complete replacement (lead and generator) in 2012 after a fall on my stairs caused my lead to move.]
      *Current meds include Atarax (50mg at night), Lyrica (150mg twice a day), Xanax (0.5mg at night and as needed), Zanaflex (4mg at night), hydrocodone (10/325, every 6 hours as needed), Advair, Nasonex, Singulair (10mg at night), oral contraceptives, home instills containing Elmiron and Marcaine (as often as I need to do them).

      **I am not a medical authority nor do I offer definitive medical advice. I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.

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      • #4
        I am so happy to hear your good news!

        I have had my interstim for 5 years now and still having success especially with my freq/urg! Good wishes to you for your permanent implant!

        Tracey

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        • #5
          :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
          'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'

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          • #6
            I think I will join the parade...:woohoo:
            Sharon

            Shopping??? Did someone mention shopping? I'll get my hat... ;-)

            Where I can be found most days.



            Link to the ICN Patient Handbook:
            http://www.ic-network.com/handbook/

            Link to the IC Diet:
            http://www.ic-network.com/diet/


            IC Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.

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            • #7
              That is wonderful :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
              Miss Bessie

              Galatians 6:2 - Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

              Hebrews 13:2 - Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

              Proverbs 4:23 - Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life

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              • #8
                Same here...:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
                The stim is awesome- except for this initial pain- but this to shall pass...
                I have gone from 30 plus times to under 10:woohoo:
                It actually has helped my pain, around 60% is gone!:woohoo:

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                • #9
                  Thanks for the companionship ladies!
                  I am praying for my relief back... really been sore and in a flare since removal!
                  I have faith that the 21st will be the first day of the rest of my life IC relief life!
                  Amen!
                  Prayers for you all, GL
                  Faith is not believing God can; Faith is believing God will!

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                  • #10
                    Georgia L- Hoping this is a great day for you. I'm watching each step you are going thru as I wait for next Tuesday for my trail. Sue

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                    • #11
                      You will be in my prayers Sue
                      Faith is not believing God can; Faith is believing God will!

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                      • #12
                        Thanks for the good words, Georgia L, How are you doing today? I received a teleconference notice for Tuesday, 3/13 at 7:30pm (central time) Will check it out. Anyone need the phone number? Sue

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                        • #13
                          Hello Georgia!

                          Im so happy to hear of your success! :woohoo: I have a couple of questions for you if you dont mind. Does the stim help with pressure at night? Does it make you feel like your bladder is actually empty after you pee?

                          Thanks!!

                          Erika
                          IC diagnosed officially via cysto/urodynamics 1/26/07

                          Grade II Endometriosis diagnosed via lap 12/11/07

                          "Fall down seven times, Stand up eight."

                          "Life is a tragedy for those who feel and a comedy for those who think."

                          Current Treatments:
                          Interstim Since 5/25/07!
                          Birth Control

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                          • #14
                            Hi Erica... yes it did help with the pressure feeling and yes praise the Lord it really did help with feeling like I was empty and not having to sit and push and drip and push and drip... I don't miss the wires and I don't want surgery ... but it will be worth it all to get the stim in permanently. I am keeping faith it will really help in the long run!
                            Faith is not believing God can; Faith is believing God will!

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                            • #15
                              I am not sure what you are refering to Sue?
                              Faith is not believing God can; Faith is believing God will!

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