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Botox for Overactive Bladder

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jun 3 8:19am | Replies (6)

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I've gotten botox injections for cluster migraines since 2009 every 90 days and they literally save my life because the pain was so severe, I didn't want to live. I was going to start researching botox for overactive bladder myself. Does a urologist do the injections? I see a neurologist for the headaches. I was just DX in January and TURBT done 2 weeks ago at Mayo with mito treatment and stent in left ureter. Thanks in advance for your help!

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Yes, Urologists do the injections at the time of a cystoscopy. It can be done as an outpatient. It generally takes two weeks to have a full effect. The primary risks are urinary retention and infection. It is usually reserved for patients that haven't responded or had side effects from medications for overactive bladder. Interstim implants can also be helpful. They require a two week trial period to see if they help before placing the implant.