Impact Of Sacral Neuromodulation On Urine Markers For Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

Impact Of Sacral Neuromodulation On Urine Markers For IC

Urine will be collected and sent to the University of Maryland. Urines will be analyzed for urine markers.

Urine will be collected and flash frozen in liquid nitrogen then placed in a -70 C freezer. All urine will be collected and stored until the final follow-up is complete. The urine samples will then be sent as a single batch to the Department of Infectious Disease, University of Maryland. Urines will be assayed in a blinded fashion and a written report of the levels of each of the 3 urine markers will be sent to Beaumont Hospital. Change in urine marker levels will be analyzed and correlated with change in symptom scores.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients will be drawn from Dr. Peters patient base that covers Southeast Michigan.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Male