Interstitial cystitis – Northeast Georgia Urological Associates

Mrybetriq (Mirabegron) and Solifenacin (Vesicare) work together for IC and OAB patients.

Posted on October 1, 2016 by John McHugh

Mirabegron Plus Solifenacin Superior to Solifenacin Alone for Incontinence, Frequent Urination

Urology – September 30, 2016 – Vol. 34 – No. 7

Combining mirabegron 50 mg with solifenacin 5 mg was superior to solifenacin 5 mg alone for improving symptoms of incontinence and frequent urination.

Article Reviewed: Efficacy and Safety of Mirabegron Add-On Therapy to Solifenacin in Incontinent Overactive Bladder Patients With an Inadequate Response to Initial 4-Week Solifenacin Monotherapy: A Randomised Double-Blind Multicentre Phase 3B Study (BESIDE). Drake MJ, Chapple C, et al: Eur Urol; 2016;70 (July): 136-145.

Continue reading Mrybetriq (Mirabegron) and Solifenacin (Vesicare) work together for IC and OAB patients.

Fall is in the air…bladder healthy soup?

Posted on September 1, 2016 by John McHugh

Soup

Take advantage of the extra time you spend inside this winter to make some tasty meals. Here is a recipe for Chicken and White Bean Soup. It’s made with ‘good for you’ ingredients – and won’t bother a sensitive bladder.

Makes 6 servings, 1 ½ cups each
Calories per serving: 172

The effect of diet on bladder symptoms.

Posted on July 10, 2016July 10, 2016 by John McHugh

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic health condition that causes pain and pressure in the bladder and pelvic area. Because of this, it is sometimes called painful bladder syndrome. IC can cause an urgent need to urinate, a frequent need to urinate, or both…Read More

foodlistcover-400 — Click image for an extensive list of foods that may affect your bladder symptoms.

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How does the Medtronic InterStim for urgency incontinence work?

Posted on June 22, 2016June 23, 2016 by John McHugh

It is believed that one possible cause of overactive bladder is miscommunication between the brain and the sacral nerves; when the brain and sacral nerves don’t communicate correctly, the nerves will not tell the bladder to function correctly, which can cause bladder control problems.

The theory behind Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy is that gentle electrical stimulation of the sacral nerves reduces the signals to the nervous system which may be causing bladder control symptoms such as leaks, the sudden urge to go, or going too often.

The physicians at Northeast Georgia Urological Associates are experienced in the Medtronic InterStim implantation process and follow-up. Contact us if you feel your degree of bladder frequency or urgency warrants an evaluation.