Interstim Bowel Control Therapy - Monmouth Gastroenterology

We now offer an implant-based stimulation therapy for those suffering from incontinence

Bowel control problems are extremely common, but they are not normal. If you suffer from bowel control issues, you know how much they can interrupt your life. It’s time to speak up and get back to living your life.

Do the following sound familiar?

Frequent bowel accidents
Monitoring what and how much you eat
Using pads or protective garments
Planning activities around the bathroom

Resources

Bowel Symptom Questionnaire
(complete and bring with you to your appointment)

Which InterStim system is best for you

You are not alone - find relief for bowel control problems

Do you qualify?

Take a two-minute quiz to see if you qualify for treatment.

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Fecal Incontinence (FI) is a treatable condition. It’s not a normal part of aging. And you shouldn’t have to deal with it on your own.

Treatment Options

There are many ways to manage bowel control problems. Remember, if conservative treatments don’t deliver the results you need, you have more options.

Medtronic bowel control therapy delivered by the InterStim™ systems can help. This therapy is simple and discreet, and it delivers the kind of relief that lets you enjoy the activities you love without a second thought.

Targets the nerves that control your bowel to help it function normally again
Clinically proven to stop or greatly reduce bowel accidents³
Significantly improved quality of life (lifestyle, ability to cope, embarrassment, and depression)³
Lets you evaluate if it works before you and your doctor decide
Allows you to get full-body MRI scans if you need them‡
Hundreds of thousands of people have experienced relief* with this safe, FDA-approved and minimally invasive therapy†

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this therapy different?

You can try it before you decide, and it’s reversible if you change your mind later.

What can this therapy do for me?

It can significantly improve quality of life by reducing your symptoms. It’s shown to work in people who have chronic FI.¹

Will it cure my condition?

No. It can help some people achieve complete continence, but it’s not a cure. If the neurostimulator is turned off or removed, symptoms can return.

What does the stimulation feel like?

Most people describe it as a tingling, flutter, or vibration in the pelvic area. It should not be painful. Stimulation settings can be adjusted, and sensations will vary from person to person.

Does the therapy work long term?

Clinical data shows that after five years, people using the InterStim™ system continue to experience significant improvements in quality of life.¹ No other SNM system has this long-term data. Your experience may be different. More people rely on Medtronic than any other SNM system to provide this relief.

Can I have an MRI?

People with an InterStim™ system can have a full-body MRI scan under certain conditions. Your doctor will determine whether you meet those conditions.

Will insurance cover the costs?

Medicare and many private insurance companies cover this therapy. Talk to your doctor to learn more about your insurance coverage.

Hull T, Giese C, Wexner SD, et al. Long-term durability of sacral nerve stimulation therapy for chronic fecal incontinence. Dis Colon Rectum. 2013; 56(2):234–245.