Nerve stimulation helps with leaky bladder

[Celebration]

http://www.reutershealth.com/en/index.html

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A nerve stimulation technique appears to be a safe and effective treatment for urinary "urge" incontinence unresponsive to drugs and other conservative therapies, new research suggests.

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With a technique known as sacral neuromodulation, a battery-powered pulse generator provides nerve stimulation via implanted electrodes. Exactly how this therapy works is unclear, but several reports have shown a therapeutic benefit for urge incontinence.

In the present study, reported in the March issue of Urology, Dr. Jerilyn M. Latini, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues assessed the outcomes of 41 patients who were treated with sacral neuromodulation using a product called InterStim.

During follow-up, 90 percent of the patients experienced 50 percent or greater improvements in symptoms and quality of life, the report indicates.

[Pharaoh]

1. damn this is timely!

as i have to have a scope shoved up my urethra into my bladder in 2 weeks!

[goclark]

4. Best wishes to you on your procedure

that is not pleasant but what can we do ~ modern medicine is our friend I keep telling myself.

[banana republican]

2. Sorry no Bladder no bag no more probes....

[goclark]

3. It is called an InterStim and I know an 85* Mom

that just had the procedure!

She is doing very well and I am so proud of her.

PM me if you wish more details.

[goclark]

5. Thanks for this important story

I am just learning about the InterStim.

My Mom has it!

So far, we think it is wonderful.