How do members experience InterStim Therapy?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Bladder problems 37 22
Bowel incontinence 12 7
Urinary retention 4 2
Interstitial cystitis 3 1
Frequent urination 2 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 3
Pain in lower back 3
Buzzing vibration sensation 2
Constipation 2
Bladder problems 1
Bowel incontinence 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 6
Mild 14
None 10

Member evaluations

blujay

evaluated on May 17, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for bladder problems: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

DDK

evaluated on Feb 17, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for bladder problems: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

rusty327

evaluated on Jan 22, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for bowel incontinence: Major
  • Side effects: None