I think it is caused by store theft equipment. http://www.vostube.com June 20th, 2017 at 3:49 pm. Thank you in advance! I knew I wasn’t the only one after reading your comments and kick myself for letting the Urologist talk me into it. I have had the battery replaced once. Leads have now migrated and pain and incision site is awful. Looking for a place to research or share your experiences with InterStim Therapy side effects? Inscision is all healed up. gave me extreme pain when walkin . My GI doctor said the pain was from scar tissue from a long-ago hysterectomy. I had to take the pain meds… so sorry if this post is a bit mixed up or hard to follow. I’m currently having severe pain at the site of the neurostimulor. Thr trial went okay… and I could deal with the pain. September 24th, 2017 at 4:06 pm. While most complications will have no after-effects, some people may experience lasting, stroke-like symptoms, such as weakness, numbness, problems with vision or slurred speech. The interstim, for me, has been wonderful. Note I went to a different Dr for years who never fixed out my problem. And now I have to have mine replaced. not happened earlier! March 14th, 2017 at 5:28 pm. My doctor has suggested and is getting authorization for the Interstim. I did not consider the InterStim to be a possible reason for the pain. I have had it for three years now.Just now having problems with it.It’s causing me a lot of pain at the site.It did help some not right now .Got go see my Dr next week not sure what next can anyone tell me anything about what going on please. Got to go back in for surgery to implant it deeper into buttock. I am trying to decide if I should try it, but with all the negative feedback I am thinking not. First of all, it was implanted on my right hip (the side I sleep on) mistake #1, Dr. never asked me, “what side do you sleep on”. endobj He has been the one that helped change programs over the phone so I wouldn’t pee my pants… something I didn’t do before… and help adjust so the my toe wasn’t curling…. As far as I am concerned they can have these things back and keep them!!!! I decided I had nothing to loose I went to my rheumatologist, who ruled out arthritis in the hip, and gave me a steroid injection for bursitis. I have NOT had back nor knee pain and I don’t want to start with either. My doctor recommended the Interstim Implant as I have an under-active bladder and i completed (Stage 1) on June 23rd. They just do not want admit it. I have had a interstim for 8 years now. I believe some doctors know what they are doing and others don’t. During the clinical trial that found InterStim Therapy could reduce bowel accidents by half (and in some patients, restore full continence of bowel movements), reported InterStim Therapy side effects included infection, pain at the site, “pins and needles” and the neurostimulator breaking through the skin. I was so excited about it….UNTIL I GOT SHOCKED !!!! I have right sciatica but it doesn’t compare to when my back/stomach/legs are in so much pain and I am having 4-8 or more bm a day. I went back to my doctor several times only for her (colorectal specialist) to tell me that everything looked great. In the past month I’ve been experiencing back pain at the sight of implant that radiates down my leg. Metabo Pure review I am a little petite woman and I did fall on my backside sometime back. Also there is nowhere on their site to locate a doctor and Medtronic does not respond to emails. September 4th, 2016 at 9:06 pm, I have been reading all these comments and now im scared im having a interstim implant on September 13 the trial one didnt go good. 1984 fractured right ankle (same side as implant) half of foot lacked feeling & balance issue. But, it has been everyday since the implantation. I had 2 interstim implanted 2/3/13. I went from 4-5 pads a day to a trace amount every other day or two. Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Face ... while assessing for effects and side-effects. or sphincter complex is 60 degrees or greater in damage . I just use the hand-held programmer and reset it. November 3rd, 2015 at 6:12 pm. I had my trail in 2012, in my Doctors office , I’ve had a spinal fusion and tried to tell my doctor at that time with so much scar tissue and hardware in my back it should be done under sedation, he said no big deal , it will only take a half hour , well it took 90’minutes and I was in so much pain I was crying and he had sweat rolling off him , but like others trail was good , my bladder was damaged from a surgery , well everything for the most part was going well until about 3 months ago , I’ve always gotten frequent UTI since I’ve had , doctor said not because of impact , yeah right but I thought well I can live with those , now I’ve had a UTI for 3 straight months , bladder spasms that make me cry , sometimes when I urinate I want to scream , urologist is saying oh no not the implant , but they can stop working, well I must have not gotten that memo , none of the meds work for me and my sister is an NP and isn’t really wanting me to do the Botox , I may have no choice , I just finished my 3RD antibiotic 2 days ago , now my urologist wants to do testing on my bladder , I’m so very sorry for all of you having issues , I feel your pain , we need to start a class action suit , I’m on Facebook, maybe we should start a group on there , praying for all, Lynn Horton I take care of a disabled friend who depends on me. From tine to time I will get UTI’s. I had the Interstim put in over a year ago and so far it has failed miserably! The most alarming thing is the loss of appetite and weight lose 12.4kg since the end of November. Also the area of my scar is on the top of my right butt cheek and it’s very painful to touch I don’t think that is normal. I noticed reading the other comments that the trial phase worked very well for many. I think I have enough pain and problems without adding more. I just recently started having the same pain in my groin area again, and not able to take a step. Switched Dr.s. The InterStim has stopped annoying frequency of urination, however, it has retained urine to the point where there is no urge to go until all at once there is a deluge that is uncontrollable. I am frustrated. With the information I had, this was the best decision I could make at the time. For the first few months I would have the pain you described. Siatica & hip pain Makes medtronic look better. 6. can you sleep on your back with it in? I couldn’t wait for the 2nd phase. I don’t notice the vibrations from the stimulator most of the time. 4 0 obj endobj I feel a great weight has been lifted from my shoulders as I now can do a lot of things that I couldn’t do before like making LOVE to my partner because before I had this device every time that I had a erection the pain was so intense which became unbearable, also when I went to the toilet to void very little would come out I would go to the toilet at least 15 times every night and even more during the day, I was so restricted as it was so very hard for me to even go out as on many occasions I even wet my self which became so very embarrassing for me. Had this done Jan 2016. I’m lucky so far. I was in pain to walk , sit , lay in bed , sleep ! I was basically homebound until I had this procedure done. My urogynocologist is recommending this for my problem, detruser sphincter dyssynergia. Since my Interstim was put in Jan 2016 I have suffered from horrible urinary retention and hesitancy. Usually making it…. I had Interstim 3037 put in on Jan. 24, 2017 and immediately had a problem with shooting pains down my leg to my toes, didn’t have those symptoms with the ‘trial device’ and just like the story Troy shared about his wife, I was told EXACTLY the same story, I was accused of twisting or doing something wrong that caused this problem. It gets caught at times and is very painful when it happens. 12 Minute Payday Sign In January 26th, 2019 at 11:51 pm. In my case, the implant was a 30K paycheck for the doctor. Can anyone who had it removed tell me if there was major cost associated with removal? The first program didn’t work but we changed it to another program and it is working much better. Replennage Eye Cream Everything was working about 50% in helping with bowel incontinence. I woke up during surgery when they were on the nerve. I have tried everything and interstim is a last resort for night time accidents. I wanted to have it just taken out but my doctor talked me into another one, I have had a lot of back pain with this one right where the leads are. 230 patients with the RNS® System were followed over time in a controlled trial. I am really glad to read this blog posts which carries plenty of useful data, It did stop leakage but really did nothing for my overall problems. She no longer performs. I also had anal stenosis which I knew nothing about at the time . I have been confined to mostly my bed since April 2015, I have had severe leg pain, cooling and heating sensations, problems processing information (mentally) tingling sensations in my vagina area, problems emptying my bladder, and severe hip and back pain ( I have gone days without any sleep because of the overstimulation) and weeks with very little rest. I did see that some people with bladder retention have been helped. I want to say I do have an excellent doctor. Even with this hick-up, it is still the best decision I ever made. I have had it for 8 years. Diana M Cramer September 5th, 2015 at 9:30 pm. I am planning to have mine taken out ASAP! February 3rd, 2016 at 10:32 pm. Need some advice regarding side effects of The InterStim. Vesicare helps. I had the trial placed on March 6. I am also having to catheterize 2-3 times a day and take Vesicare. Seems that maybe doctors are being sold a bill of goods about the value of this therapy…somebody is making a ton of money off us and meanwhile, we are suffering needless surgery! Information on PatientsLikeMe.com is reported by our members and is not medical advice. However, recently I have had back pain and pain shooting down my leg, not sure yet if it is the implant or if it is a back issue. It didn’t work half as well. Medtronics gives you the brush off and my doctor looks at me like I’m crazy. The doctor said this was unusual and there was usually minor pain with the temporary procedure being more painful. I have spoken with my doctor and I was going to use the InterStim device. THEN I had the implant and for some amazing reason, which that doctors cannot explain, my pain went away. twobawareistobeware 2010 had a TIA which caused bowel leakage. The device is now eroding through my skin and has to be removed, but they couldn’t’ do the surgery until February 3rd! I go to the doctors Tuesday…. I would go so far as to say my WHOLE LOWER TORSO aches significantly, with sharp pain at the incision. Four days ago I had knee replacement surgery on my left knee. April 15th, 2016 at 9:47 pm, I have been dependent on a catheter since May of 2013 due to a botched hysterectomy. In short, life was miserable. Most people who are happy with the results aren’t looking for a page like this. I had very little support from the Medtronic rep for either the trial or now. Pain also at incision site. I just had my interstim put it and am now in the trial phase. My doctor recommended the Interstim Implant as I have an under-active bladder and i completed (Stage 1) on June 23rd. I was ready to ask for this surgery in the near future when I stumbled today upon this blog. thanks for providing these kinds of information. It worked great. "Smart" gear for cold hands due to Raynaud's? I also self catheterised which was very unpleasant but at least it brought relief. Imagine no control. My Dr said she’s never heard that from anyone. I had the InterStim device put in four years ago, and will have it taken out tomorrow. Diana Hinshaw I have been reading more, and more about leg pain and nerve damage. I’m feeling very discouraged and tired! Yes, I have a call into my my doctor and I emailed her but I haven’t heard back as of 5:30 CST today. She no longer performs. There is no difference…I also had a bladder sling put in and still no difference! Not having to cath is awesome. i have tried changing the program and am not retaining a lot (i have checked a few times and it is about 100-150 ml) but am worried about these symptoms, which i have not had since it failed 2 years ago. It is between 80 and 100% effective. Thank you for your comments. The day I went in to get it taken out the doctor barely talked to me and wanted to schedule the procedure for the permanent one. It was put down to never damage through spinal surgery. Doctor’s ran all kinds of tests (colonoscopy, endoscopy, CT scans) with everything coming out fine. But he informed me that the insurance company still may not pay for it but I am going to push this issue. The first two years I seen improvement. I was so so hoping that this would me but it has only caused me more pain it is hard to walk and stand for long four periods of time and even sitting has become unbearable and the site of my incisions are painful. Prickly needles in calf and ride side of abdomen. Dr. Arisco works out of Anacortes and Mount Vernon Washington. Two days ago the pain became severe. He said that they have had great success with this implant. I’ve changed the settings, waited 1-2 weeks to give it time to see results (as suggested) many times. Georgiann July 17th, 2015 at 10:15 pm. Does not really work. Implant not working for me only one setting comes on out if the three I’ve been given & it’s not doing anything. What are your opinions on this therapy? As soon as the battery stopped working the sciatic pain stopped. Then, I the permanent device implanted June 29th. Can anyone else shed light on this if you have had Ulcerative Colitis/ or Crohns and underwent removal of colon…? T, Roselaine Beecher And JC…. I am considering the device but after reading all of this I am really not sure. I felt like I was dying. But when I am having good days or weeks… I realize some Dr. Somewhere has got to help me. Amazing! I tell her no, it’s not working. June 29th, 2016 at 8:33 pm. What works for some doesn’t work for all. Thank you. I just had 1st stage interstim placed for FI urgency and have a lot of pain on the incision, numbness of my hands, leg and jolting of my leg. Already have had FBR (foreign body reaction ) from a Mesh implant & nerve damage.Anyone else having issues with number #3058? Having strong urinary flows right now and a mixed bag of bowel issues. The consultants having a meeting on Monday to decided on next step for me. I am getting mine for urinary retention, due to damage to my bladder after being t-boned by a semi (praise Jesus I am alive) I have had to self cath for the last 4 months, and just am at my wits end and can’t keep doing this. The Patients would ultimately like to have a therapy that is efficacious and has minimal side effects. Since the implant I have my life back, I can hold my bladder for hours, no wetting myself, no running to toilet all day. I’d rather have incontinence than to have deal with this pain. Any Insight would be great. MLE. Deanna Pearman Zeena Thomas At night I felt the wires sticking me all night long and very hard to sleep with this all night long. Suddenly received an electrical shock that caused me to almost hit the floor. I was delighted with my trial phase contolling my OAB symptoms, little to no leakage at all. And yes… my stomach bloats sometimes too. (probably TMI). Also, I didn’t realize that the doctors get kickbacks for getting these things implanted in patients. Having a hard time sleeping on right side and woke up with a rapid heart rate. I’ve had urinary incontinence for at least 10 to 15 years and this procedure has improved my symptoms 80%. Now, after a year, I am once more free to go shopping without fear. I had the interstim placed last month for bowel issues. MR-guided focused ultrasound treats tremors by combining the vision and planning of MRI with the use of concentrated beams of ultrasound to destroy targeted tissue. Nurse pressed on my scar & said it was dissolvable anchor sutures. At first it worked as advertised. March 23rd, 2015 at 10:09 am. I am 50 years old and had the Medtronic Interstium Bladder device permanently implanted in May 2014. The treatment will not work for you if you are of the wrong mindset and prepared to help the treatment method by being healthy. IS put in for fecal incontinence. Do check with your doc about getting a pessary. the surgeon threw the probe sheith across the room . November 17th, 2015 at 2:45 am. 3 1/2 months since my stage 2 procedure. Met twice with InterStem Rep. twice, still not working and its been in place 1 yr.5 mo.Not what I hoped for! Every year when I go in for my checkup, I tell my doctor that I notice no difference whatsoever. I retain urine and have been self catheterising for about 8 years. The It often feels like when I am having a bm… I am delivering a baby out of my rectum and I feel the pain I’m my back, buttocks, and legs as well. My IS turns itself on and off not sure how , Medtronic’s could not explain. Are there any others who have found at least some continued relief? I think perhaps the urologist should have encouraged me to wait a while longer for this to happen. From that moment on I had total incontinence. Has anyone ever had the device implanted for this particular issue, and can you share your experience? Does InterStim ever cause high blood pressure? In May 2015, the lead moved from sacral foreman to a bundle of nerve conductors (nerves that were not meant to be shocked, damaging them to the point of non-repair) and was SHOCKING me so severely that I was hospitalized and had no feeling from the waist down. Presently my IV Remicade monthly has helped me the best over the last ten years. please CROSS your fingers. Good luck to us all. Just had stage 1 done yesterday, 21 Mar 2018. but having exrays before appointment. I am really confused as to whether or not I want to do this after reading all the reviews on leg pain and pain at the site of the implant. I was implanted because of a bladder mesh gone wrong that resulted in a total reconstructive rectum surgery. yes… a lot of buttock, groin, and leg pain down to baby toe. I have a husband that Thank God has been by my side through all of this. I’ve been trying to get in with my urologist for over 2 weeks and have received no call back. Battery replacement September 2016. She told me to leave it off for the next 6 months and come back in. After 7 days with the temporary interstim I was sleeping woke up at 3:00am from excruciating pain. Have severe fecal incontinence. I had it placed for retention and it’s working great but have to switch back and forth between settings. I do not want to cause any more pain than I already deal with on a daily basis. I’d do it again and again. I am so very sad for all of you that are having pain and discomfort so much so that you want it removed! She comes into the room, pushes some buttons on her little handheld computer, and says that everything is working fine. It seemed to work for first year. July 20th, 2017 at 3:11 pm. I’ve had mine since July 2014. The wireless, handheld therapy programmer (C) lets you adjust the stimulation during the trial, enabling you to experience the different levels of stimulation the system can provide. I’m also getting bladder infection frequently and bad smelling urine. I am concerned about the pain and any problems with removal. Believe me, it affected every aspect of my life and none for the better. permanent implant . A range from 0 to 4-6 volts is tested, depending on side effects found during programming. I have had the Interstem put in a year ago without good results. i am at end of trial period with no changes,when DR inserted the wires he was unable to find the correct nerves so after an hour trying he found 2 others he hoped would work, now the Dr. and medtronics rep want to try a 4 probe insert which has to be done in surgical setting for another trial period, saying the 4 probe has proven more effective. I was extremely impressed by Dr Abel and her ability to figure it out so quickly. But that’s a part of the IBS. It but not all of the time. It never worked . I make it to work and home by catheterizing. I was in dire need since I could barely make it out of the house due to urgency. I had great results with the power going to the right side wire but not the left side so the permanent wire is going down the right side with the best results. I keep changing the settings to higher levels since I I do have some tenderness at the implant site, but when I think back at how my life used to be I find it acceptable. I am on the second interstim. I have had my device since August of 2010 and have had to have my battery replaced (because it ran down) once). pauline musgrove October 23rd, 2016 at 11:56 pm, Jeez im so glad im not alone im trial went great then i got the interstem implanted in july of this year and i have had no relief im still having to pee just as much still leaking and now having alot of pain and it feels like the implant has moved grrr i just want to have a normal life im only 33 and have always been like this never been able to go on a long road trip lol or anywhere unless there were bathrooms and this pain is unbearable, Courtney Gholson I went through the trial and it went really great. The neurostimulator is usually implanted on the side and toward the back of the head. Any advice any could share would be appreciated. The pain dr seems likemy pain is nothing. And after that it was all downhill. So I’ve been done with the flashes a long time! The InterStim did seem to help the urge incontinence but I was still leaking a lot. It has been a week since I’ve had the trial installed. Trial worked great but was horribly painful. Not once has anyone told me my legs pains can be from this device until I found this site. I had very bad prostate cancer 6 Gleason cores 9,5 at8 1 at 7 all 50 persent or more,had cyroblast treatment. My doctor prescribed an oral medicine for my OAB before the procedure, and I’m still taking it. In the recovery room the doctor said I should see a colleague of his about a bowel stimulator knowing I would not have a colostomy. LindaTurner Very painful and I went psychotic. I had a lot of pain at the implant site , and specially when sitting for or lying. I am very ready to try a non-surgical treatment by which I won’t have the side effects mentioned by the above SNS. Manufactured by Medtronic, the InterStim Therapy System is surgically implanted device designed to help patients reduce the number of urinary and bowel accidents. Ok here it is April 2017 it has came back out of the pocket. 7. any other things I should know that will change in my life? so far so good. I am so disappointed. I keep changing the settings to higher levels since I We believe her loss of bladder control is due to a neurogenic bladder caused by ruptured discs in her lower back. I had it implanted because I have frequency at night. Radiofrequency ablation is performed percutaneously. The wires were removed a week later. anastomoses done through the rectum using bioabsorbable stappels !!! But when I am having good days or weeks… I realize some Dr. Somewhere has got to help me. I got my bladder pacemaker in 2015 and got an infection at the incision site, my urgency is worse!! I have had my device for 2 years and 2 months and am about to have it totally removed and they are putting a new one in on the other side. With the first and only available sensing technology in deep brain stimulation (DBS), the Percept™ PC device ushers in a new era of DBS therapy for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia,* obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),* and epilepsy. }�O�)��l 5M �D{#�&%�B�:Fi,M� ��b35�d%��$P.�,�Q�� 5W�Wv��7��������O�X�ןɼ�� �|����4��{�����B Mostly when I stand for several hours. It is FDA-approved for patients with urinary or fecal incontinence who have failed to respond to, or could not tolerate, more conservative treatments. At first I thought it was great which lasted about 6 months at every Dr. visit (about once a month) they adjusted the program and sent me off to “wait and see” until the next visit. I had the interstim implanted 6 months ago for severe fecal incontinence due to a child birth injury and it has totally turned my life around. I had Interstim placed for urgency, frequency and IC pain. After informing the surgeon of this his response is that it still can’t be the device but must be an injury. I’m able to sleep uninterrupted for approx. tried different setting with no luck. Member JoeSixPack shares his experience with diabetes, “It has helped me! Of course, my colorectal surgeon and the Medtronic rep state it just can’t be from the device. My first implant lasted for 11 years. September 14th, 2016 at 12:05 am, I had the interim 3037 put in back in August. Teofila I can highly recommend her, not only is she highly skilled she is a very warm and caring person. I know my bladder stings when its off. I will be having the InterStim put in. claire Waite I called the doctor’s office who had the Medtronics rep call me. This condition is a night mare!!! Obviously she can’t have an MRI due to the stim being in place, and has an appointment with her surgeon next week to discuss having it removed in order to have an MRI. August 31st, 2017 at 9:31 pm. He went on to say that I probably need a Program change but only my doctor can do that and my doctor told me the same on the day of the surgery. My wife decided to turn the device off for about 2 days which caused a reduction in pain by about 90%. to a house hermit most of the time who goes crazy when feeling good and having good days to do what ever it is that makes me happy. i know i cant be the only one. My doctor answer was take them out. Yes my right foot jumps on occasion at night. If you ever have any questions you can always call Medtronics and speak to someone about your concerns. Carole Marchant I’m also VERY curious as to whether people who have had it removed, had to pay for it? Question? I am get Up!!!! Anyone thinking of doing it should just know it does not work for everyone and you will only know if it will work for you by giving it a try. Medtronic’s Rep who was at my implant surgery has stopped taking my calls as well as the Dr. I am not having much luck. My recovery could take an additional number of years. Thanks, Benita Allen Had the trail done then the actual surgery March 2012, no issues whatsoever. I have uncontrollable foot movement has anyone experience that? I have no idea when the device stopped working, which is a very good indication of how well it is NOT working. I had many bladder issues until I started putting young living lemon oil in my water and taking magnesium vitamins and probiotics. I really just want it out. Has anyone experienced any of this??? January 18th, 2019 at 10:27 am, I am having interstim fitted on Thursday for my bowel after reading your comments l am concerned l have been ill last last few months uti so has been cancelled have been on a long team antibiotic to get me ready l am not a well person is this really going to improve things l feel pressure to have it done thankyou, Lee Prothero Has anyone had a problem like this? I can’t wait to see what my Dr.s say…. My tolerance has raised and now I have one more problem. Also being young and active helps too. Well I knew we were moving so held out till we relocated. Marie: Was interested in your post as I had a total left knee replacement last year. provide feedback and let me know if this is happening It has not really helped my urge incontinence despite trying all the different programmes. I still have accidents which is frustrating but there is hope because it’s cut in half. I have bladder retention for years. I’ve had nothing but health issues and am now noticing things r getting worse. I currently have taking the following medicines for relief from the Pain, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, OxyContin, Lyrica, and Cymbalta. And the shooting pains I get down my right leg is unbearable at times it’s almost like a massive cramp and my toes spasm and I have to stop what I’m doing, it’s a horrible feeling.