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  1. frustrated.. Interstim not working again.. so many questions
  2. News from doctor
  3. Reporting Interstim Failures to FDA
  4. continued.....Reporting Interstim Failures to FDA
  5. This is terrible!!!.....
  6. Jill, Interstim representative info
  7. SCS Failure Report to FDA?
  8. I'm soooooo angry!!!
  9. THIS D$%* thing!!! UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN!!!
  10. Dr's appt today, need support
  11. ANS implant
  12. I'm feeling good about being a "failure"
  13. 3rd revision.. can't do this anymore..need advice
  14. Challenges with Nerve Stim: getting quality care
  15. When your body "rejects" the Interstim Implant?
  16. Looking for a doctor who can remove my stage 1 interstim
  17. Necessary cautions for Interstim Patients
  18. Interstim & retention
  19. Would you?
  20. I'M SO CONFUSED ABOUT WHAT TO DO!!
  21. Just keeping you posted
  22. controversial interstim
  23. Interstim adjustments
  24. Ohhh, Bad Flare!!!!!!!!!
  25. Interstim Challenge
  26. Question......
  27. Some questions???????? Please help
  28. Mine is Infected......
  29. Results from left side trial w/right side Interstim
  30. My lead has moved!!!!
  31. How many have had interstim removed?????
  32. Its reprogramming itself!!!!
  33. JASMINE!!! WHAT HAPPENED
  34. Interstim doesn't seem worth it
  35. Update on Interstim
  36. Thinking about removal
  37. interstim problems with insurance!
  38. OFFICIALLY REMOVING MY INTERSTIM>>>CARLYE
  39. Fickle Interstim
  40. Good news!!!(Synergy & Interstim)
  41. nerve stim being blackmailed into by pain dr., help
  42. officially removing stim on tues.
  43. Why are Drs. pushing Interstim for pain?
  44. PROBLEMS WITH INTESTIM
  45. It's out
  46. Oooops, doc forgot some wires!!!!!
  47. it didn't work for me
  48. I am really scared this time!!!!!!
  49. The physical stuff I forgot...
  50. nerve stimulation
  51. HELP! IC, Urethral cyst, interstim....
  52. Help - I am so frustrated !!!!
  53. ANOTHER FRUSTRATED INTERSTIMER...
  54. Interstim coming out!!
  55. interstim pt
  56. Frustrated with Medtronics
  57. I have made a decision
  58. Question about taking the lead out??
  59. Turning it up
  60. interstem problems
  61. interstim
  62. problems with the interstim
  63. FDA MAUDEdata base reports adverse react.
  64. Those of us on the other side of interstim
  65. Possible lead had moved
  66. stimulation at the generator site
  67. wondering if lead could be migrating
  68. apt with doctor for a second oppion
  69. my interstim has been out for 2.5 years
  70. Interstim causing pain?
  71. sadness over interstim
  72. fianlly got a phone call from my doctor
  73. Pain down both legs since surgery
  74. Have apt with my doctor tommorrow about my interstim
  75. i wish My interstim was working
  76. Those of us with serious interstim damage
  77. Pain At IPG site
  78. Major retention anyone?
  79. Statement on back cover of Interstim Booklet from Medtronics
  80. anybody have pain behind there IPG site
  81. Throbbing implant
  82. My lead wire has migrated some
  83. Update on 2-Interstim Girl
  84. Interstim surgery
  85. Fell on my OPPS!!!!!
  86. Interstim and Electronic Dog Fences
  87. Unable to Walk Normally
  88. Unable to Walk Normally
  89. headaches and spine contortions anyone?
  90. EMG DONE TO SEE I HAVE NERVE DAMAGE
  91. lead moved?
  92. recovering
  93. Taking implant out
  94. Question??
  95. Interstim
  96. Interstim
  97. Pregnancy/Interstim
  98. Need to know if I should file a complaint
  99. I need help from you, InterStimers.
  100. I am in so much pain in my lower stomach
  101. nerve damage and ic
  102. Should I take it out
  103. Pain at generator PLEASE HELP
  104. Dual Interstim?
  105. interstim failure
  106. incision red
  107. exercise with interstim
  108. I need help
  109. New member--Interstim question
  110. Reprogramming helped . Thanks!
  111. ? ruptured bowel
  112. Frustration
  113. FINALLY
  114. I need to vent!!!
  115. interstim problems
  116. Rules for POSTING in this forum!
  117. What complications did you experience?
  118. Moving Leads
  119. leads broke
  120. Interstim questions
  121. Boiling Mad......ggrrrrrr
  122. Going in for revision Mon. 5/3
  123. Low backache question
  124. chronic pain since implant continues even after device removed
  125. Interstim
  126. How is Peiti?
  127. I'm very bummed
  128. Just a thought -intracathecal pain pump
  129. pain 2
  130. Test for nerve damage?
  131. question
  132. Interstim adjustments
  133. Not ready to call it a failure, but it's not working now
  134. Repost of QTGirl post
  135. Interstim Removal
  136. How to sit comfortably
  137. Need Help From Interstim Users - Asap
  138. Please give me your input.
  139. Questions on Interstim Permanent Placement
  140. Did any of you Interstim users have bleeding and drainage during recovery?
  141. Attn: Interstim Users, anyone have trouble getting stream started?
  142. Does Interstim help vulvovag pain?
  143. Interstim "Casing" on or off?
  144. Need help from InterStimmers
  145. interstim trial
  146. Does anyone have surges that double them over?
  147. Having my Trial.
  148. InterStim Revision Scheduled
  149. Re-programming: How often?
  150. Interstim Revision
  151. Interstim Re-implanted
  152. Boo Hiss
  153. Interstim revision
  154. nerve stimulation?
  155. Attention Interstim Patients!! Anyone experience this problem?
  156. FDA Safety Alert - May 10, 2005 - Neurostimulation & MRI
  157. Something scary just happened with my Interstim unit
  158. I got sick of waiting and called Medtronic...read on!
  159. Revision Update
  160. Electrical shock from interstim
  161. Adverse Change in Bowel Function and Back to Frequency Levels Pre-Interstim
  162. Interstim Removal
  163. help me find Urologist
  164. Revision update
  165. READ FIRST! Rules For Posting In This Forum
  166. Removal of Interstim
  167. Interstim out!!!!!
  168. Question To The Failed Stimmers...
  169. What else can go wrong????
  170. Back from Drs appt
  171. Here and in sucsess too, HELP ME
  172. Medtronics Class Action Procedure?
  173. Help! Anyone else with whole body nerve problems from Interstim?
  174. anyone else experience this?
  175. Help! I need advice with BION.
  176. Help, I'm considering Interstim
  177. New interstim implant with lots of bleeding and pain
  178. I'm gonna....
  179. Inerstem Implant
  180. Has anyone had their interstim implant replaced?
  181. We have too much in common....
  182. Electro Stim machine at home
  183. NEVER sleep on a cot!
  184. stim out!! it was not fun
  185. Reposted for new member
  186. ANS - Advanced Neuromodulation Systems
  187. Stimulator 1 good 1 bad
  188. I keep falling, I am very scared
  189. Anyone have any advice?SHOCK and interstim?
  190. Stimulator pain
  191. Bowel problems
  192. Interstim failed due to fall
  193. Back surgery realted to interstim
  194. Interstim surgery tomorrow-have questions
  195. considering interstim
  196. Retention with Insterstim
  197. Sonja's Story - A must read!
  198. More Problems???
  199. Need a revision
  200. interstim
  201. Somethings to watch for with the Interstim
  202. Need a little advice, please. REALLY REALLY LONG
  203. At the airport
  204. I want my interstim out
  205. Help!!! I want my interstim removed!
  206. Hints to cope with device failures
  207. Exact interstim lead placement
  208. I have two device I want out
  209. Interstim for IC
  210. Just a question
  211. Stim out, and I feel great!
  212. update stim out
  213. Interstim Is out
  214. Phantom Pain?
  215. Ladies with problems & removal, I need your help
  216. Question about flare-ups
  217. Private Support Chat For People With Stim Problems
  218. Nerve Pain
  219. interstim stop working !!!!!!!!!!!!!
  220. problems after changing of neurostimulater after 7 years
  221. MRI safe? broken piece from trial
  222. Will It Ever End???
  223. No one told me
  224. My nerve stimulater is coming out
  225. Interstim & Migraines
  226. It never ends!!
  227. Back Pain After Interstim Removal
  228. I turned it off
  229. Help with inter-stim decision
  230. Complete removal of 2nd unit
  231. Any Success with Interstim Therapy????
  232. my story
  233. Postpone InterStim removal
  234. New surgery date
  235. Interstim and IBS
  236. My decision for removal
  237. Interstim Recovery time
  238. can anyone tell me??
  239. Hello
  240. im scared...
  241. Ipods and pace makers
  242. Interstim/Stimulator Pain
  243. Interstim pain question
  244. Trial removal tomorrow
  245. Nerve damage from Stim?
  246. Can the Interstim irritate the sciatic nerve?
  247. I have friend that has interstim that the lead is moving on her.
  248. Pain is getting intolerable
  249. Where Is Everyone?
  250. Interstim Removal