Interstim and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

by Dr. J. Kyle Mathews | March 22nd, 2011

Interstim, an FDA approved treatment for urinary urgency and frequency that stimulates the sacral nerve near the tailbone to help restore control of the urinary bladder muscle. has been granted indication in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome according to sources. An announcement is expected soon. Till this is confirmed by the FDA and Medtronic, this information should be considered preliminary.

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Effective Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis and Painful Bladder Syndromes

by Dr. J. Kyle Mathews | July 13th, 2010

Studies presented at the 25th European Association of Urology Annual Congress added to the current evidence that stimulation of the sacral nerve plexus, Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation or Interstim, provides long-term control of refractory Painful Bladder Syndromes (PBS), Interstitial Cystitis (IC).

The study, from a Canadian team, found that symptoms improved in about 75% of patients with refractory PBS/IC who had a device implanted. Thus far, the benefits have been maintained for a mean of 5 years.

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A Nerve Worth Hitting?

by Dr. J. Kyle Mathews | April 25th, 2010

For 33 million Americans, bladder control is a problem. The constant need to run to the bathroom or the fear you might leak urine at the most inopportune moment significantly affects your life.

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