Urinary Incontinence Support Group

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary excretion of urine from one's body. It is often temporary, and it almost always results from an underlying medical condition. Stress, functional, and urge incontinence are the most common forms. Share with other support group members and learn from their stories and experiences.

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Monnie45 09/07/2013

Hi, I went to a urogynecologist and he recommended a Medtronic InterStim Therapy for my incontinence, both urinary and rectal. It is like a pacemaker inserted into the pelvic area sending messages to the brain. Does anyone know anything about this? If so what result have you had.

Phil603 09/14/2013

I've never heard of this. Actually I've never heard of a urogynecologist either. Is this a treatment that is unique to women, or could men benefit too?
If you decide to give this a go please let us know what is involved and how it goes for you.

deleted_user 09/14/2013

I have a tentative surgery date 8 weeks from now to have the medtronic interstim placed. It is used to treat urinary retention as well. Repeated self cathing has also caused frequent UTI's too.

Ann60 04/15/2014

This has been recommended to me by two different doctors I have seen. I am trying one more medication which isn't working. It is used outside the body to see if it helps since it doesn't help everyone. If it works then it is inserted into the body. The batter will have to be changed as it is on a pacemaker.
IF it would stop the bedwetting I would consider it but I am going to try getting up 3 hours before the 8 hour sleep period and going to the bathroom. I will try anything before surgery. I am on blood thinners and would have to go off them also for the surgery.
JTrover please let us know how the surgery goes. Have you already tried it outside the body and it worked?

deleted_user 04/16/2014

I tried it,temp. outside the body for 2 weeks ,sadly it didnt work for me

celticgirl05 04/17/2014

I have heard of it. However I won't go that route. It only has a 50% chance it will work. I am not willing to go through surgery if there is only a 50% chance.

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