Hello Lady's and gents,
For any of you that experience the lovely IC symptoms of urgency/frequency I do recommend at least giving the interstim trial a go! I've had my interstim now for about 4 years, it's helped me tremendously! Before having the device implanted I'd void about 50-60 times a day! I had to catheterize very often which of course brought on chronic UTI's! Since the implant I've had to go in and have the device checked here and there sometimes they will switch up the programs during flare ups. For the most part it's helped me out with urgency/frequency a tremendous amount! Now I void on average 10-15 max on bad days!!! I love my interstim!!! My biggest advice before going through with the trial is make sure you know how to adjust the intensity level of the nerve simulator!!! I have had a few mishaps with accidentally turning the device off or all the way up which can be pretty darn uncomfortable!!! The reps are very good about answering questions you have about using the interstim it's pretty easy to use once you catch on!!! The procedure was relatively painless, just one small incision in your lower/upper buttock. For me personally the office trial procedure was more uncomfortable than the actual surgery. Please feel free to post any questions if your a candidate for this device! I'm happy to answer any questions for you all! Love my interstim
For any of you that experience the lovely IC symptoms of urgency/frequency I do recommend at least giving the interstim trial a go! I've had my interstim now for about 4 years, it's helped me tremendously! Before having the device implanted I'd void about 50-60 times a day! I had to catheterize very often which of course brought on chronic UTI's! Since the implant I've had to go in and have the device checked here and there sometimes they will switch up the programs during flare ups. For the most part it's helped me out with urgency/frequency a tremendous amount! Now I void on average 10-15 max on bad days!!! I love my interstim!!! My biggest advice before going through with the trial is make sure you know how to adjust the intensity level of the nerve simulator!!! I have had a few mishaps with accidentally turning the device off or all the way up which can be pretty darn uncomfortable!!! The reps are very good about answering questions you have about using the interstim it's pretty easy to use once you catch on!!! The procedure was relatively painless, just one small incision in your lower/upper buttock. For me personally the office trial procedure was more uncomfortable than the actual surgery. Please feel free to post any questions if your a candidate for this device! I'm happy to answer any questions for you all! Love my interstim
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