Any one had Sacral Nerve Modulation for faecal... - IBS Network

IBS Network

47,318 members15,522 posts

Any one had Sacral Nerve Modulation for faecal incontinence

angleshall28 profile image
3 Replies

Recently. Had implant doesn't. seem to be having any impact anyone else had this procedure would welcome feedback

Written by
angleshall28 profile image
angleshall28
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
3 Replies
Maggysav profile image
Maggysav

Hi I was offered the implant but told the consultant I would think about it - I was nervous as I heard quite a lot of negative comments regarding pain at the implantation site and my physiotherapist said she didn't know anyone that it had helped! As far as I remember before they implant it properly you trial it for 2 weeks? To be honest it's my last option as I've tried everything else so I was going to ask if I could give it a go so I would be interested to hear from other people. I'm sorry I can't offer any advice other than going back to see your consultant perhaps the device needs adjusting.

angleshall28 profile image
angleshall28 in reply to Maggysav

Thanks for reply. I had two week trial and was fine no accidents. Managed to get funding for permanent implant on NHS was over the moon unfortunately not seen any I improvement despite adjustments. Consultant remains positive that I will benefit given time. As to your concern over pain I had no pain on implant sight . Both temporary and permanent operations were very straightforward and recovery was very quick. I am still hopeful that eventually I will see improvement and would like to hear from anyone who had similar experience.

Good luck

Lambethgal profile image
Lambethgal in reply to angleshall28

I hope it will all settle down for you and would be interested to hear how you are getting on.

You may also like...

Have any of you had these symptoms?

wondering if any of you have had symptoms of like being sick with the flu with your ibs? Not the...

Any stomach pain related experiences like my horrible ones?

frustrating that no one seems to know what is going on and every morning I have to wake up and...

Any one with constant pain, not really related to BM, or food?

not relieved by anything, or it seems, made worse by any food. I have tried all the diets, ie Low...

Hi all, just wondering if any one has chronic constipation with bloating, but no other symptoms?

the past I have had to have colonics to clear my system. I use laxatives some times. Can any one...

Any one with IBS-C prepare for a colonoscopy?

subsist on lemon water and bouillon for 2 days? Anyone survive this? :D