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Undiagnosed, numbness, tingling, Muscle weakness and more
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Sep 19 2:25pm | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
The implant is called interstim- it is a little device placed in the hip that sends messages to your spine and for some reason, it helps with bladder control. I was having to pee sometimes every 15 minutes, and I had to always know where a bathroom was. With the implant, I don’t have that constant urgency. It’s very nice.
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Really glad that implant is working for you, @jair19. If you have any interest in participating in discussions about the neurostimulation system used to treat overactive bladder (InterStim), there are a few on Mayo Clinic Connect. It looks like other members have used it for urinary retention, as well.
- Interstim for urinary retention https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/interstim-for-urinary-retention/
- InterSTIM https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/interstim/
Then this member talks about overactive bladder, mentioning they had a neurostimulation system used to treat overactive bladder (InterStim) which is no longer working. Sounds like their doctor then tried neurotoxin botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections:
- Botox for Overactive Bladder https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/botox-for-overactive-bladder/