Overactive Bladder Treatment in Fort Wayne, IN

Overactive bladder can cause urgency, frequency, leaking, and nighttime urination that disrupts work, sleep, and daily life. Dr. Colin Linke offers a full range of treatments—including lifestyle changes, medications, pelvic floor therapy, Botox, and advanced sacral neuromodulation (InterStim)—to help patients regain bladder control and confidence.

What is Overactive Bladder?

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition where the bladder squeezes too often or without warning. This leads to urinary urgency, frequent urination, and sometimes urge incontinence (leaking). OAB affects millions of men and women and is not a normal part of aging.

First Line Treatment Options

Many patients improve with conservative treatments before moving to advanced therapy.

Behavioral Therapy

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Medications

Water Droplet Overactive Bladder
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Medication for Overactive Bladder

When Symptoms Persist Despite Initial Treatment

If medications or conservative measures are not effective, minimally invasive options can provide long-term relief. Dr. Linke specializes in Interstim Sacral Neuromodulation and Botox, both highly effective options for patients with persistent OAB or urge incontinence.

InterStim Therapy for Overactive Bladder

InterStim (sacral neuromodulation) is one of the most advanced, long-lasting, and effective treatments for overactive bladder, urge incontinence, urinary urgency, and non-obstructive urinary retention. It works by restoring normal communication between the bladder and brain, reducing abnormal bladder signals.

The 3 Stages of Interstim Placement

In-Office Lead Placement

At-Home Test

Full Implant

Interstim lead placement in the sacrum
Interstim nerve evaluation test
Medtronic Interstim placement

Benefits of InterStim Therapy

Long-Term Relief

  • Over 80% of patients experience dramatic improvement
  • Benefit can last over a decade

Drug-Free Treatment

  • No daily medications
  • No systemic side effects

Personalized Programming

  • Adjustable settings
  • Remote control with smartphone programmer

How Interstim Works

The sacral nerves (S3) control bladder function. In many OAB patients, these nerve signals become overactive or mis-timed.

InterStim uses a small implanted device—similar to a pacemaker—to deliver gentle electrical stimulation to the sacral nerve. This restores normal bladder control and dramatically reduces urgency, frequency, and leakage

Who Is a Candidate for InterStim?

  • Overactive bladder not controlled by medications
  • Urge incontinence
  • Non-obstructive urinary retention
  • Patients who failed Botox or cannot tolerate medications

Ready for Better Bladder Control?

Dr. Linke offers advanced testing and treatment—including InterStim and Botox—to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life.