Benefits and Risks – Neurostimulation
If you’ve tried other treatments without success, or you’ve experienced intolerable side effects from medications, neurostimulation may provide you relief from overactive bladder.
Benefits
Neurostimulation is a reversible treatment option that can be discontinued at any time by turning off or removing the device. Many people with neurostimulation have reported:
- Improved quality of life
- Freedom to live without worry of leaks
Risks
As with any medical treatment, neurostimulation may cause you to experience some of these side effects:
- Pain at the implant site or new pain
- Infection or skin irritation
- Lead (thin wire) movement/migration
- Device problems
- Interactions with certain other devices or diagnostic equipment
- Undesirable changes in urinary or bowel function
- Uncomfortable stimulation (sometimes described as a jolting or shocking feeling
In most cases, these issues can be resolved, so talk to your doctor about your experience. (See Important Safety Information for possible adverse events.) This therapy is not for everyone. Please consult your doctor. A prescription is required.
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
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