Things have moved really fast over the last few days. My primary care doctor has been trying to help in get into see someone who deals with Interstim. (This has been difficult because there isn't anyone in my network and even those out of network don't accept my insurance.) A urologist, in Chicago (2 1/2 hours away) agreed to see me and set up special arrangements with the insurance company on Tuesday. I got in to see him today.
He was so great! He deals a lot with IC, a refreshing change from the doctor I had to see in network who specializes in prostate problems.
{The doctor I normally have to see gives off the impression that IC is an over diagnoised hysterical womens condition too.}
I had my Interstim implant reprogrammed today as well. The doctor was also more than open to the idea of removing the unit if that's what I felt needed to be done. I don't have unrealistic expectations that the reprogramming will fix the problems that always seem to come back. There was some discussion about the fact that I might not have been the best candidate for interstim in the first place. It's just nice to have a doctor acknowledge that the problems with Interstim and IC I have are real and not my fault.
Jen
He was so great! He deals a lot with IC, a refreshing change from the doctor I had to see in network who specializes in prostate problems.

I had my Interstim implant reprogrammed today as well. The doctor was also more than open to the idea of removing the unit if that's what I felt needed to be done. I don't have unrealistic expectations that the reprogramming will fix the problems that always seem to come back. There was some discussion about the fact that I might not have been the best candidate for interstim in the first place. It's just nice to have a doctor acknowledge that the problems with Interstim and IC I have are real and not my fault.
Jen
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